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More details on BMW’s i3; electric and connected

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The BMW i3 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (about 0-100 km/h) in about seven seconds; 50 – 75 mph (80 to 120 km/h) takes 4.9 Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission, allowing the BMW i3 to accelerate with an uninterrupted flow of power up to its top speed, which is limited to 93 mph (150 km/h).

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Frost & Sullivan: safety & emission regulations drives top 30 tech features of N. American OEMs

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Major automotive OEMs, suppliers, as well as small technology start-ups are expected to partner or collaborate with the aim of reducing the price point of top features, offering new business models such as connectivity through the cloud and data-based services to end users.

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The electric all-wheel drive of the BMW iX xDrive50 channels maximum output of more than 370 kW/500 hp to the road, enabling acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 The BMW iX xDrive40 has an output of more than 240 kW/300 hp and completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a shade over 6.0 kWh per 100 kilometers. (All

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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. A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0

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Bultaco brand returning to market with electric two-wheelers

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Maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph) and expected range is 200 km (124 miles) in the city; 110 km (68 miles) on the highway; and 140 km (87 miles) combined. The genesis of the new Bultaco was a project by LGN TECH Design S.L., an engineering firm specializing in mechanical and electronic design focused on developing its own patents.

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Two Audi TDI technology studies with electric biturbo, 48V electrical systems; both technologies to go into series production

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mph) in sixth gear is reduced from 13.7 mph) is reached in roughly four seconds. A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12-volt electrical system. New hybridization components will soon be launched on the market, Audi said at the Audi TDI – Tech Workshop 2014. Acceleration from 60 to 120 km/h (37.3

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Groupe Renault and Sanef to cooperate in connecting autonomous cars to road infrastructure (V2X)

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The companies are working together using the connectivity from car to car and to infrastructure (V2X) developed in the framework of the European SCOOP project. Our goals in terms of road safety and road tech are converging. mph), while the sensors maintain the car in the center of the lane.

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