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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Click to enlarge.

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Audi’s new design prologue show car includes 48V subsystem; mild hybrid capabilities; soon to be in production cars

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, Marc Lichte, Head of Design, is presenting the Audi prologue concept car. volt subsystem of the vehicle electrical system—this is a technology that will soon be introduced to production cars at Audi. volt subsystem. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Dynamic all?wheel

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Polestar renames O2 concept Polestar 6, says it will launch in 2026

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In Los Angeles in March 2022 , Polestar revealed the O2, an electric roadster concept vehicle encapsulating the company’s vision for future sports cars. 0-62 MPH in 3.2 155 MPH Top Speed. It featured its own distinct character but was an undoubted relative of other vehicles in the Polestar lineup. Polestar 6 Specs.

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Lucid Gravity SUV unveiled: 440+ miles of range, under $80k, late 2024 production

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The Lucid Gravity will make its public debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Introducing the Lucid Gravity: Redefining the Electric SUV Performance measures at 0-60 MPH in less than 3.5 Lucid expects the starting price to be under $80,000. seconds, a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds, and 6,000 pounds of towing capacity.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) to maximize the range. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. mi) (WLTP).

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Public-Private Partnership Testing Low-Speed EVs in SoCal

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The Local Use Vehicle (LUV) Project is testing low-speed, all-electric vehicles in several communities in southwest Los Angeles County. The vehicles travel up to 25 miles per hour and are limited to streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less.

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VW ID. SPACE VIZZION electric concept makes global debut in LA

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SPACE VIZZION electric concept—the seventh concept built off of the MEB platform—at a special event in Los Angeles. SPACE VIZZION exhibited in Los Angeles is powered by a 275 hp rear- mounted electric motor. The on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. The Volkswagen ID.

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