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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds and goes on to reach a top speed of 130 mph.

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries.

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Tesla’s resilient brand loyalty proves good products still drive sales (Op-Ed)

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This suggests that even in today’s social media-driven landscape, good products still drive sales and loyalty. Even if Tesla’s vehicles have been beaten by other competitors when it comes to range, efficiency, and 0-60 mph times, the company’s vehicles offer the best value for their price. for the first half of 2024.”

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Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version

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Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV , its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. It can go 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a scorching 1.97 seconds and has a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

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Geely’s Zeekr EV brand raises $500M in Pre-A from 5 partners; Intel leading investor

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Reflecting the strategic growth priorities of Zeekr, the new investors are also expected to contribute respective expertise in intelligent connectivity and battery technologies, new generation consumers, and raw materials as Zeekr meets rising demand in China and other key markets for next-generation premium electric mobility solutions.

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Startup SF Motors announces two EVs; up to 1000 hp, 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds

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SF Motors, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle (EV) startup and subsidiary of Shanghai-based Sokon Industry Group ( earlier post ), announced its latest technological advances and a new line of intelligent electric vehicles at an event at its Santa Clara headquarters. SF Motors will begin vehicle production this year at its Industry 4.0

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