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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. In Germany the electric smart quickly became the number one battery-powered electric vehicle, securing a market share of around 40%. Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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The EQB is fitted with a lithium-ion battery with a high energy density. The battery is made up of five modules and is located underneath the passenger compartment in the middle of the vehicle. The battery housing is part of the vehicle structure and thus an integral part of the crash concept.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). Tags: Electric (Battery).

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BMW to premiere ActiveE EV at Geneva Show

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For the first time in a BMW Group electric vehicle, the BMW ActiveE features an intermediate position for the accelerator pedal that results in the car’s own kinetic energy being used to move forward, without consuming energy from the batteries—i.e., Top speed is electronically limited to 90 mph (145 km/h).

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