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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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Michigan-based low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer GGT ( GreenGoTek ) Electric has been awarded one of South Carolina’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.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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Hood, Texas, in January 2014, where three unmanned military trucks negotiated oncoming traffic, followed rules of the road, recognized pedestrians and avoided various obstacles at speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h) in an urban environment. The recent AMAS CAD II demonstration built upon the capabilities that were demonstrated at Ft.

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Polestar wants to poach Tesla customers with this trade-in promo

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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.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, 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.

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CATL to supply BMW with cylindrical cells for EVs starting in 2025

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It will spend $5 billion to establish the plant in the United States, with the most likely locations for the new facility being in South Carolina and Kentucky. BMW operates an assembly plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and already has a partnership with CATL in Europe. 0-60 MPH acceleration tops out at just 4.4

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BMW applies N20 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo with Auto Start/Stop to the X3; ECO PRO mode

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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, South Carolina.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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a South Korea-based manufacturer of low speed electric vehicles (LSVs) plans to build a range of electric vehicles in the US, beginning with its e-Zone and c-Zone low speed electric vehicles. Company officials are considering potential sites in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama and California.