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5 GTX with dual-motor all-wheel drive. The dual-motor all-wheel drive of the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). For atmospheric interior lighting, the Ambient Lighting feature offers a choice of up to 30 colors. Like the ID.3
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To this end, the system can freely control the speed and torque of the electric motor. Due to the electric motor’s reduced torque and speed requirements, a cheaper and more compact motor can deliver the same or even better performance. Alternatively, the same motor can achieve a greater range.
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—Bill Ford, executive chair, Ford Motor Company. Workers at Rawsonville Components Plant will assemble the batteries and Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center will increase its capacity to supply electric motors and electric transaxles for the F-150 Lightning.
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