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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The 55 kW electric motor delivers 130 N·m (96 lb-ft) of torque; acceleration from from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) takes 4.8 Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph). Alongside Germany and Italy, China is one of the main sales markets for smart, with sales there increasing by 43.8%

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Maserati outlines electrification plans; Folgore GranTurismo first in 2023; entire range to be full electric by 2030

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xx-second acceleration to 100 km/h and more than 300 km/h (186 mph) top speed. All the brand’s new models will be developed, engineered and produced 100% in Italy, and will be adopting electric powertrains, to bring great innovation and high performance. the inverters), and offer more than 1200 hp power from its three motors, 2.xx-second

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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As promised earlier today, Maserati has officially launched its third all-electric model, the GranCabrio Folgore, during its “Folgore Day” event in Rimini, Italy. Earlier today in Rimini, Italy, we saw key components and customization options for Maserati’s first two all-electric models – the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore.

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smart fortwo electric drive to be launched in China by year’s end

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Acceleration from 0-60 km/h (37 mph) takes less than five seconds; range is 145 km (90 miles). In addition to Germany and Italy, China is one of the smart’s main sales markets, with sales there increasing by 43.8% The new smart electric drive is powered by a 17.6

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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GM Europe is launching the Chevrolet Spark ( earlier post ), providing more detail on the all-new mini car prior to its going on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2010. The smaller of the two units is of 995cc displacement and produces 68 hp (50 kW) at 6,400 rpm, enough to power the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 15.5

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Italy-based Micro-Vett SpA, which produces electric versions of several other Fiat vehicles, has developed an electric version of the 500, unveiled by the NICE car company in 2008. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt.

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Kia introducing bi-fuel gasoline-LPG Picanto in Europe

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The Picanto’s top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) is unchanged from the standard 1.0-liter Initially, the bi-fuel model will be available in Germany, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal and the Netherlands, where it expected to account for up to 7% of Picanto sales. liter gasoline model.

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