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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. The enhanced possibilities for using market-specific apps in China that this enables brings another focal point to BMW’s presentation at Auto Shanghai 2021. Market launch in China will get underway over the course of 2021.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves.

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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

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The Cruise robot taxi service of General Motors halted service in the United States last fall after one of its cars in San Francisco hit and dragged a pedestrian who had been knocked into its path by a human driver. Electric motors can increase or decrease power with less of a lag and in more finely controlled increments.

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First look at ‘substantially updated’ 2025 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid

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Volvo For 2025, the T8 is an inline four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor and 400-volt three-layer lithium ion 18.8 The most powerful (and efficient) of the XC90s, the all-wheel drive PHEV offers 310 horsepower with 295 pound-feet of torque and a zero-to-60 mph time of 5.1 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

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Both are powered by dual electric motors. Polestar 3 electric SUV (Source: Polestar) The base Long Range Dual Motor starts at $83,900 with up to 300 miles range. Polestar partnered with Google to power the infotainment with Android Auto OS. It includes 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.6

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price

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The automaker has also substituted in a new in-house-designed motor unit and thermal changes that altogether will make top-performance versions quicker-accelerating than the Tesla Model Y Performance, it claims. Performance is much-improved thanks to the new rear motor. For instance, Ford quoted a 0-60 mph time of 6.3

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