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Tesla Model 3 duels the Porsche Taycan Turbo S in track race–with surprising results

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The Tesla Model 3 is starting to become a popular vehicle for track enthusiasts in Japan. In the recently held All Japan EV Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, the event’s flagship EV-1 category featured five Model 3s from several different teams. Tesla vs Porsche! Credit: JEVRA.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Nissan, Japan. Porsche, Germany. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE). The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 Powered by four electric motors, the U9 packs 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) torque for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/hr) sprint in 2.36 It’s also quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo S (2.6

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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2020 saw the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan, Mini Electric, Kia Soul, and more hit the roads. Look to the Ariya’s performance in Japan in the middle of the year when consumers there will start receiving it. If you haven’t, imagine going 0-60 mph in about 4 seconds, the back of your head glued to the headrest.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. To further promote these standards worldwide, Audi co-founded the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) with BMW, Daimler, Opel, Porsche and Volkswagen, connector manufacturers Mennekes and PhoenixContact, and the TÜV SÜD inspection authority in May 2015. mph) residual speed.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

With a top speed of only 65 MPH and a 100 mile range, the Think Global will remain a niche City Car for conspicuous green consumers who aren’t concerned about safety. My personal criteria for an EV is 80/80 MPH/miles range, but thats because drivers either go 80 or stopped around here. Does that bother you?