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BMW brand’s first production PHEV: the BMW X5 xDrive40e

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The first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand is a Sports Activity Vehicle: the BMW X5 xDrive40e. kWh battery pack can recharge from a domestic power socket, or the BMW i Wallbox Pure (3.5 kW, 16 A/230 V), which takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to fully recharge an empty battery pack. kWh over the same distance.

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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two concept electric scooters to address the need for micromobility solutions: the compact Cityskater, a production-ready surfer for the last mile of a journey, and a larger e-scooter, the Streetmate. The two were originally floated as studies in 2018. The Streetmate puts out 2.7

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

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That permits owners to operate it like a traditional vehicle, but only on roads posted up to 35 mph (56 km/h). Eli has now boosted its production capacity to 4,000 vehicles per year and will use a dealership model to sell and distribute its ZERO vehicles in the US. In other words, most roads in most cities.

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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Its capacity is 530 Wh and it can be fully recharged from a 230 V supply in two and a half hours. As an alternative it can be easily detached from the bike and replaced by a recharged battery. Under “eGrip” , the Audi e-bike Wörthersee runs solely on the electric motor and can reach a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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A quick charger, designed exclusively for the EV-neo and using a 200-volt power source, provides full charging from empty in about 30 minutes under 25°C conditions, making it possible to recharge the vehicle quickly during spare moments in the working day. The EV-neo has a range of 34 km (21 miles) at 30 km/h (19 mph) on level ground.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 The vehicle can be completely recharged in about five hours using 240V charging, depending on the outside temperature. inch vented rear rotors that improve 60-to-0 mph stopping distance by nearly 12%.

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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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Ito said both vehicles are integral to what Honda is calling its Electric Mobility Network, an approach to reducing CO 2 emissions through a range of products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor.