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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). Buzz Cargo, a zero-tailpipe-emissions van is coming to market. The standard wheelbase versions (2,988 mm / 117.6 Official figures for range are not yet available.

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MINI JCW 1TO6 Edition Promises Performance, Not Time-Telling

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Acceleration to 60 mph is pegged at around six seconds. All this kit contrasts decently with a grey go-faster stripe that runs over the length of the car. As a refresher, there’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter liter engine under the hood, making 231 horses and a roughly like amount of torque.

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Charged Up: The 2024 Dodge Charger is Finally Here

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That said, there will be at least one muscle-car EV on the market soon: The 2024 Dodge Charger. If you're not ready for electric, you can get 420 ponies from the standard-output 3.0-liter second 0-60 mph time for the Daytona, along with an 11.5-second Muscle cars are going electric. Well, maybe not across the board.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen to introduce Golf plug-in hybrid at Geneva; first deliveries in autumn

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The GTE marks the fifth drive type for the Golf, which is already available with gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and battery-electric drives, varying with markets. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h). The Golf GTE packages a 1.4-liter

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The best electric skateboard conversion kits

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However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Things to remember when buying skateboard conversion kits. The best electric skateboard conversion kits. Maxfind M5 Drive Kit. Mellow Drive.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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In plants equipped with our standardized assembly kits and modules, we are able to produce cars on the same assembly line, bumper-to-bumper, with conventional, electrified, and CNG powertrains. According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5 inch wheelbase.

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