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Zero Labs unveils electric Land Rover conversion that goes 120 mph as ‘the anti-Cybertruck’

Baua Electric

Oh, and this iconic box on wheels can go 120 mph. The new electric Land Rover conversion is also the first model to debut on Zero Labs’ Generation 4 classic electric platform, featuring a 100 kW battery pack that powers a 600 horsepower dual-motor setup and offers a 250+ mile range. Stay tuned.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

Green Car Congress

Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power and 250 N·m of torque from zero rpm. kWh battery pack.

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. The air conditioning system operates together with an efficient heat pump that uses the waste heat from the electrical drive components. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s most shocking upgrade is being hidden in plain sight

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Tesla did not waste any time highlighting the Model S Plaid’s killer metric: 0-60 mph in 1.99 Among these are its 60-130 mph time, which is arguably the Model S Plaid’s true killer metric. What has to be said is that the Model S Plaid is a car that continues to pull really strongly far beyond 60 mph.

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