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Michigan-based low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer GGT ( GreenGoTek ) Electric has been awarded one of SouthCarolina’s first statewide contracts to bring low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) to the state’s automotive fleet. SPeed is 25 mph (40 km/h). The E-Dyne van. Click to enlarge.
Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes and his colleague Chris Bernius, driving a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid ( earlier post ), aim to set a new record for lowest fuel consumption in a gasoline hybrid car while driving an 8,000-mile route through all 48 adjoining states of the US.
pic.twitter.com/MnGIcWfakO — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) February 24, 2025 READ MORE ON POLESTAR: Polestar tries to poach Tesla buyers after Musks unacceptable and arrogant behavior The Polestar 3 is rated for 350 miles of range, 517hp, and a 4.5-second second 0 to 60 mph acceleration.
Located in SouthCarolina, ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC will produce about 1.2 So far, ZF has invested around €300 million (US$399 million) in building the new location, which is around 130 kilometers (81 miles) north-west of Columbia. Manufacturing 8-speed automatics at Gray Court. Click to enlarge. A total of approx.
The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, SouthCarolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. 0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 As a result, electric-only range doubles from a previous EPA rating of 14 miles to a new EPA estimated 30-mile range. seconds, 1.2 seconds faster than before. of towing).
It will spend $5 billion to establish the plant in the United States, with the most likely locations for the new facility being in SouthCarolina and Kentucky. BMW operates an assembly plant in Spartanburg, SouthCarolina, and already has a partnership with CATL in Europe. 0-60 MPH acceleration tops out at just 4.4
The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds (preliminary), on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph. Displaying fuel saved as “bonus” miles added to the vehicle’s normal driving range. All BMW X3s are produced in an expansion of BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, SouthCarolina.
Company officials are considering potential sites in SouthCarolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph). The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles).
The Scout production center is still in the construction phase in Blythewood (near Columbia), SouthCarolina. Scout Motors is a US-based operation with its headquarters in Virginia, research and development offices in Michigan, and manufacturing in SouthCarolina. Pretty simple.
The new 2025 Long Range Polestar 3 RWD trim is now available with up to 350 miles of range, starting under $70,000. The new Long range Single motor model starts at $67,500 with up to 350 EPA-estimated miles driving range. That’s a considerable jump from the Long range Dual motor model with up to 315 miles range, starting at $73,400.
The cars will share an 800-volt electric architecture that in addition to providing nearly 900 hp of power will offer 900 newton meters of torque, 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) acceleration in 3.2 seconds, a top speed of 250 kph (155 mph) and an estimated range of more than 480 km (300 miles), the automaker said.
Two different powertrains will be offered: a battery-electric version with up to 350 miles of range, and the Harvester model with a range-extending gasoline engine that delivers a combined range of more than 500 miles. The Scouts are to be built in a brand-new factory now under construction near Columbia, SouthCarolina.
Polestar points to a maximum charge rate of 250 kw, good for a 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes, and estimated EPA range ratings (not yet official) at 279 or 315 miles. They’re due to be part of “additional production,” as Polestar put it, that’s due to start at a Volvo plant in SouthCarolina in “the middle of 2024.”
In the latter configuration, Volvo said the hatchback can hit 60 mph in just 3.4 kWh and Volvo has suggested it’s capable of yielding 275 miles of range when paired with a single motor. Localized assembly may eventually manifest at Volvo's SouthCarolina plant. The standard battery pack is 64.0
After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo’s plant near Charleston, SouthCarolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. Owners can expect 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.9 The top speed is 130 mph in both configurations. seconds as standard and 4.6
We know the two flagship models will be built at a new Scout production facility in the US, specifically in SouthCarolina. It is also expected to deliver up to 350 miles of all-electric range, but even more, if you add a range extender (more on that in a bit). The first EV model, seen above, is the Traveler SUV.
With up to 422 hp, the extended-range Twin Motor Performance model is the quickest-accelerating Volvo ever, with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 The 2025 Volvo EX30 has a range of up to 253 miles. All US-bound EX90 models will be built in SouthCarolina.
Single Motor and Dual Motor versions have preliminary targets of over 300 miles and 270 miles of EPA range, respectively. Polestar quotes 0-60 mph times of 3.7 Dual Motor models get a significant bump in power and much quicker acceleration. seconds and 6.9 seconds for the Dual Motor and Single Motor models, respectively.
On pavement, up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque will get the trucks from 0-60 mph in 3.5 All-electric versions will offer up to 350 miles of range and will use the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for DC fast charging from the start. The concepts are about 85% accurate to the production models, according to Scout.
Rivian’s R1T has between 270 and 420 miles of EPA-rated range. The Terra electric truck will have up to 350 miles of range, according to Scout. The Harvester range-extender might enable up to 500 miles of driving range. Rivian R1T sprints 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The slowest R1T does 0-60 mph in 4.5 Yes and probably.
In a brief drive outside of BMW’s Spartanburg, SouthCarolina, factory, the new iX rode with more comfort and seemed to have a greater range between its firm sport and soft comfort settings. yet; it has a 71-kwh battery pack (usable) and a max range of 219 miles, according to the EPA. seconds.
Rivian goes the distance, with between 270 and 410 miles of EPA-rated range. Scout said the Traveler will have up to 350 miles of range. Scout said the range-extender has no mechanical connection to the wheels, and gives the Traveler up to 500 miles of driving range with the small gas engine acting as a generator.
Volvo just this week announced that the S60 will be discontinued , with 2025 the final model year for this SouthCarolina-built sedan. kwh usable prior to 2022, and it boosted the EPA rated range from 22 miles to 41 miles. kwh usable) arriving for 2023. kwh usable) arriving for 2023. That’s up from 11.6 kwh gross and 9.1
Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a range of more than 240 kilometers, or 150 miles. Production in Oxford and Munich.
In addition to being the first SUV from Polestar ($PSNY) , it will also be the first model built on US soil in SouthCarolina. seconds Top Speed 130 mph 130 mph Battery Size (NMC) 111 kWh (nominal) / 107 kWh (usable) 111 kWh (nominal) / 107 kWh (usable) Energy Consumption (EPA) 38.9 kWh/ 100 miles 43.2
Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 The GV70’s all-electric range is EPA rated at 236 miles. miles per kilowatt hour over 337 miles. Silent Propulsion The all-wheel drive GV70 EV comes with twin electric motors, front and rear, each producing 160 kW of power for a combined 429 horsepower (hp) and 483 pound-feet of torque.
The tech has been tested internally at Michelin and has covered more than two million miles, according to the company—and, as an executive said last year, at up to 130 mph with police use in mind. Michelin tweel Building on Tweel Uptis isn’t Michelin’s first or only airless technology.
In a recent day of up-close time with the SouthCarolina-made EX90 , set to arrive this fall, Volvo was big on the latter term, and its platform’s origin story rooted in global technology partnerships with Google, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Luminar. miles per kwh. miles per kwh. I averaged 2.7 seconds might suggest.
Two different powertrains will be offered: a battery-electric version with up to 350 miles of range, and the Harvester model with a range-extending gasoline engine that delivers a combined range of more than 500 miles. The Scouts are to be built in a brand-new factory now under construction near Columbia, SouthCarolina.
15 miles) in urban traffic; the BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of consuming between just zero and 3.0 30 – 37 miles) can be completed in practice with a fuel consumption of no more than 6.5 The BMW X5 xDrive40e completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in just 6.8 19 miles) at a limited top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 38.9 kWh/100 miles All-Electric Driving Range: 315 miles Performance Dual Motor, AWD 517 hp and 671 lb.-ft. seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 seconds Top Speed: 130 mph Energy Consumption: 43.2 torque 0-60: 4.8 torque 0-60: 4.5 torque 0-60: 4.5
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Volvo hasnt yet said if it will come to the SouthCarolina plant where the bigger EX90 is built. this year with a very attractive and competitive starting price for the 422 horsepower Twin Motor Performance model with 253 miles of range. It will be built in China and in Europe. Dimensions: Height: 61.2 Width: 72.3 Length: 166.7
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