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Volkswagen presents all-electric ID. XTREME off-road concept car

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XTREME off-road concept car. The fully electric concept car with all-wheel drive system is based on the ID.4 XTREME concept vehicle was created by the team of Andreas Reckewerth (the head of overall vehicle MEB) in the Volkswagen Development department. Treffen in Ticino, Switzerland, Volkswagen presented the ID.

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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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At IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Porsche is presenting the Mission R concept electric car that combines advanced technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. In qualifying mode, the all-wheel-drive car has a peak system output of more than 800 kW (1,088 PS).

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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

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Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan.

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BMW M presents Concept XM PHEV

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At Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, BMW M GmbH presented the new BMW Concept XM; the concept car looks ahead to the most powerful BMW M car ever to go into series production, which is set to begin at the end of 2022. The BMW XM will be available only as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and exclusively as an M model.

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Polestar electric roadster concept to enter production as Polestar 6 in 2026

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Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, confirmed plans to put the Polestar electric roadster concept into production. The production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6 electric performance roadster. Interested customers in all active Polestar markets are now able to reserve a build slot online.

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Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

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Alpine, the exclusive sports car brand of the Renault Group, has unveiled the Alpenglow concept as a showcase for a clean emissions future that is within reach for tomorrow’s racing cars and future Alpine vehicle generations. The car is equipped with a hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine.

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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

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The Commonwealth of Virginia recently hosted a live trial of a new driver and pedestrian safety concept that allows near-real-time notification of roadway hazards through 5G and edge technologies. This live international trial tackled one of the more technical challenges of making the connected car concept a daily reality.

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