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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The key sales markets will be the USA, China and the Middle East. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The new generation smart electric drive has been available in Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan since production began in 2012. The 55 kW electric motor delivers 130 N·m (96 lb-ft) of torque; acceleration from from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) takes 4.8 Top speed is 125 km/h (78 mph).

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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The B-Class Electric Drive is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor with 310 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, with a range of 115 miles (185 km). Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). In the USA, the charging time for a range of about 60 miles (100 km) is less than 2 hours at 240 V/40 A.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. The EQB is fitted with a lithium-ion battery with a high energy density. Range (WLTP) is 419 km (260 miles). Range (WLTP) is 545-660 km (339-410 miles). to WLTP: 19.3-15.7

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). miles, with an average speed of 19.59

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Launching in early 2021, the $50K – $60K Audi Q4 e-tron EV will offer 280 e-miles

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By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO Providing 300 horsepower, the Q4 e-tron accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 6.3 The vehicle’s 82.0kWh Lithium-ion battery has produced 280 miles of range in European test trials, and weighs just 1124 pounds – less than the batteries of other EVs in its class. inches long, 74.8 length, 74.8”

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