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2025 Porsche Taycan: More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60

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Porsche suggested since its arrival for the 2020 model year that the Taycan had the potential to take full advantage of 350-kw DC fast-charging at 800 volts , but since its launch it’s been limited to around 270 kw. The top Turbo S can now get to 60 mph in 2.3 Even the base version now gets to 60 mph in just 4.5

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, and a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h), the CrossBlue Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 79 mpg (3.0 In boosting—i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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The Combined Charging System (CCS) enables charging with DC or AC electrical current. A full charge with DC electrical current at a charging column with an output of 150 kW takes just around 50 minutes. Audi of America is hosting Green Car Congress at IAA. lb-ft) of torque temporarily while boosting.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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A highlight was the new arrangement of the clutch and torque converter behind the differential, resulting in a longer wheelbase. The magnetic alternating field induces an AC current in the secondary spool mounted across the gap in the underside of the car. mph), they direct the flow of air to improve flow around and through the car.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The power electronics system manages the flow of high voltage energy to and from the battery or electric motor and converts direct current to alternating current. kWh to cover more than 0.6 Click to enlarge.

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Review: 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S gain efficiency, comfort, and a lifeline

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Quad-Motor models include two different motor couples in modularized form, with smaller motors in front, altogether delivering 1,025 hp, with 1,198 lb-ft of torque in launch control mode, and providing 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 2.5 Even the body structure under the sheet metal has changed for easier assembly and weight savings.

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The new Power Control Unit combines the inverter and DC/DC converter into one unit. Its more compact size, along with moving the DC/DC converter to the engine compartment, results in a trunk that is 2.1-cubic miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph/40 km/h).In Regenerative braking.