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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

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Based on the current combustion-powered Morgan Super3, the electric version ditches the Ford-sourced 1.5-litre litre three-cylinder that produces 87kW and replaces it with a more powerful 100kW electric motor. This has included calibrating the powertrain and allowed engineers to create a range of driving modes.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). They include the lithium-ion battery in the center tunnel as well as the front E-motor with 40 kW and the rear E-motor with 85 kW.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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No other vehicle has taken the same risks and pushed the design and engineering boundaries to the same limit.” And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” It should win over many buyers who aren’t used to battery power and will be more comfortable with a vehicle that feels familiar to them.”

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

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Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Also known as “all-electric vehicles”, BEVs are powered and fueled by electricity only. The “fuel” comes from your domestic electricity supply or a commercial EV station, and the drivetrain is 100% battery-powered. How do you charge your battery electric vehicle? There are roughly 2.4

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V8 fans rejoice! 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona previews our electric muscle car future

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Set to be available with both all-electric power and traditional combustion power, the battery-powered versions will carry the Daytona nameplate that still resonates with diehard muscle car fans. As well as the advanced EV power, the Charger will also be offered with traditional petrol power – but it won’t be a V8.

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Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt

Green Cars News

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. It is set to debut in 2013. GM hopes to build around 220,000 a year.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. See Chevy Volt for latest. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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