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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fisker Ocean is being manufactured by Magna-Steyr at a carbon-neutral factory in Graz, Austria. EPA Ranges for the all-wheel-drive, dual-motor Fisker Ocean Ultra and Fisker Ocean Extreme are estimated at 340 miles and 350-plus miles, respectively.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up! e-Golf driving impressions.

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Battery company Kreisel Electric introduces automated 2-speed transmission for EVs

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Austria-based battery pack provider Kreisel Electric ( earlier post ) has developed a production-ready, automated 2-speed transmission for electric mobility applications in combination with an integrated powertrain architecture specially developed in cooperation with Sala Drive GmbH —both designed for high performance and torque ranges.

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Lucid is expanding into Europe with two Air Dream Edition trim levels

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. “The expansion into Europe and the decision to offer Lucid Air Dream Edition in this market serve to strengthen Lucid’s position as a global brand and further supports our mission to elevate the standards of the electric vehicle industry,” Zak Edson, Vice President of Sales and Service for Lucid Group, said.

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford Focus. Powertrains are supported by standard Auto Start-Stop for reduced running costs and a six-speed manual and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. An all-aluminium construction for reduced weight.

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Can-Am surprises with launch of naked and dual-sport electric motorcycles

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The launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin, marks a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks. It’s been a while since we heard anything from Can-Am on the electric motorcycle front. But with a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) of 3.8s