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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The EQE SUV shares some aerodynamic design measures with its model family. The heat pump makes the system work very efficiently: the heat from the electric drive (inverter and electric motor) and also the high-voltage battery can be used to heat the interior. The overhangs and the front-end assembly have been kept compact.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe

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Paying tribute to the early nineties Subaru SVX – designed by legendary Italian stylist, Giorgetto Giugiaro – the new Subaru Sport Mobility Concept (SMC) cleverly evolves the Japanese brand’s design language while still referencing the current BRZ and its twin, the Toyota GR 86.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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A large share of credit goes to the vehicle’s eFlite dual-motor electrically variable transmission (EVT). Designed by FCA US LLC, the eFlite device features two electric motors, both of which are capable of driving the vehicle’s wheels. Level 3 chargers and “superchargers” cannot be used to charge the Pacifica Hybrid.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. Mechanical losses such as friction and windage dictate that the efficiency of an electric motor declines somewhat as motor speed increases. Click to enlarge.

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Mahindra LMM reaches another milestone this year

Electric Vehicles India

This small auto rickshaw is a favorite vehicle in electric/battery-powered variations for local freight/logistics/supply chain deliveries. Available at an affordable price, the E-Alfa Cargo is a powerful cargo rickshaw that uses modern batteries with ample range and torque to carry large payloads.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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In the case of the coming Maserati Gran Turismo probably not… The internal-combustion engine versions of the Italian brand’s iconic two-door are going to be quick, but the all-new model’s battery-powered variant will make them seem slow. They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023.

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