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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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BMW to showcase 5 electric vehicles at LA show; world debut of new vehicle

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In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres. seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. starting in May 2018.

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BMW M5 Touring Becomes America's First M-Wagon

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second time to 60 mph. The top speed of the M5 Touring is electronically limited to 155 mph. While that’s fast enough for most, the manufacturer will upgrade that figure to 190 mph if you buy into the M Driver's package. With production slated to commence later this year, don't expect to see any on the road until early 2025.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. The eGT is equipped with two, for a combined output of 296 kW (402 hp).

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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In so doing, it embodies the character of the BMW i brand, the mission of which is to transform personal mobility. The BMW iX will go into production at BMW Plant Dingolfing in the second half of 2021 and is scheduled to arrive on US shores in early 2022. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0

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Audi introduces sport e-bike concept at Wörthersee

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The frame and the swinging arm that holds the back wheel are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). Cycling modes and other functions can be set using the touchscreen on-bike computer: In the “Pure” mode, the drive power is purely the product of the cyclist’s legs.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. seconds (preliminary).

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