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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km.

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas, TMMTX) has started production for the all-new, all-hybrid 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. All Sequoia grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. ” Brake Testing: “To determine the deceleration rate attained by each test vehicle on twenty 60-0 mph full Anti-lock brake stops. .”

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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Like all previous model generations, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also manufactured. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, its top speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include: Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph. Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance. Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

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Audi introduces 2022 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT; US pricing starts at $99,900

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This allows the e-tron GT to repeatedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds on the way to a top track speed of 152 mph. As a result, the RS e-tron GT can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and has a 155 mph top track speed. The Audi e-tron GT comes standard with a three-chamber air suspension.

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Proterra unveils ZX5 next-generation battery-electric transit bus

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The ZX5 can be configured with Proterra’s standard ProDrive drivetrain or a DuoPower drivetrain. The DuoPower drivetrain delivers nearly twice the horsepower and five times better fuel efficiency than a standard diesel engine.

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