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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds 136 MPH Top Speed Porsche Macan Turbo 470 KW | 630 HP 833 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 3.1

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GM reveals new Ultium Drive EV motors designed and developed in-house with GM propulsion software

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At the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. Designed by GM, the 180kW front-drive motor, 255kW rear- and front-drive motor and 62kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive. Stator family.

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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

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The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator. The company added the base Dual-Motor AWD variant for the starting price of $49,990 before incentives. The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD was available in select locations. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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BMW iX M60 features newly developed, high-power density 489 hp synchronous motor; 2.59 kW/kg

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With Sport Mode engaged to unleash 610 bhp and Launch Control activated to release all 811 lb-ft of instantaneous torque, the BMW iX M60 will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 The two motors of the BMW iX M60 operate on the principle of a current-energized synchronous machine. Range is (preliminary EPA estimate) about 280 miles.

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

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The market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will begin in October 2023. The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors acquired InEVit Inc.,

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Rivian posts teaser for R1T and R1S Dual-Motor AWD system

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Rivian recently teased deliveries of the standard and enhanced versions of the R1T and R1S Dual-Motor AWD. The EV startup mentioned that the Dual-Motor AWD systems for the R1T and R1S will be available in 2023. In its recent tweet, Rivian also noted that Dual-Motor AWD units will come in two versions: standard and enhanced.

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