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

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. BMW i5 M60 xDrive Two highly integrated drive units on the front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive.

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ completes taxi testing

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Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its way to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. The ACCEL project team includes key partners YASA, the electric motor and controller manufacturer, and aviation start-up Electroflight. Earlier post.)

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BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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These will link up with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard, and their drive power will be channelled to the road via either the front wheels or the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, depending on the model. All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30. BMW iX1 – Gen5 BEV Technology.

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.

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

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EV conversion specialist Zero Labs is back with a reimagined all-electric design on the classic Land Rover Series 109. Oh, and this iconic box on wheels can go 120 mph. This 2025 conversion features Zero Labs’ proprietary Generation 4 EV platform and nearly 4,000 design upgrades for enhanced safety and performance.

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SWFT BMX electric bike launched as 20 MPH curb-hopper, pegs and all

Electrek

It seems like there’s an electric version of just about every type of bicycle out there. But somehow, BMX bikes missed the electric memo. The post SWFT BMX electric bike launched as 20 MPH curb-hopper, pegs and all appeared first on Electrek. There are eMTBs, e-cruisers, e-folders, and even e-road bikes.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck—made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2

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