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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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Ford wants more dealers involved in EV sales

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. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Drake is Ford’s Vice President of EV programs and energy supply chain. They were required to install at least two high-powered DC fast chargers and a Level 2 charging station.

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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The EQE SUV is produced in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, while the battery factory in nearby Bibb County supplies the batteries for this model as well as for the EQS SUV. If not, a clutch disconnects or re-engages the front motor in 100 milliseconds. Another highlight is the new Automatic Lane Change Feature.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter Thus, parts of the energy stored in the 48V battery system can also be used to stabilize the 12V on-board power supply. In addition to the 2.0-liter

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Toyota Australia sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley told motoring media this week it can be expected on-sale here “sooner rather than later”. “We However, between the diesel and the hybrid there’s little doubt the re-designed Prado 250 will carry-on the 150’s dominance of the large SUV segment. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

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The British Motor Show is back! But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. Come and say hello to the myenergi team at Farnborough International Expo centre.

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

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Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when it released the Air, its first vehicle. Just recently, Lucid and Aston Martin signed a deal that would see the American automaker supply powertrain components to the British sports car company. We’re at 4.6

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