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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 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. cubic feet less than the standard X5. 120 people currently work on the battery assembly line. seconds, 1.2

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Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US

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After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo’s plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. the Polestar 3 comes with a dual-motor electric powertrain delivering 489 hp as standard and 517 hp with an available Performance Pack.

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News: 2028 Scout Motors – The Big Reveal

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The Scout production center is still in the construction phase in Blythewood (near Columbia), South Carolina. Scout Motors is a US-based operation with its headquarters in Virginia, research and development offices in Michigan, and manufacturing in South Carolina. Pretty simple.

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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 3 prices get reduced before it’s even available with demand in question

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The Swedish automaker announced that the entry-level configuration of the Polestar 3 Long-Range Dual Motor Performance SUV will be available for $73,400 and includes the company’s Pilot Pack as a standard feature. Pilot Pack includes Pilot Assist driver assistance aids, Park Assist Pilot, Lane Change Assist, and Head-Up display.

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Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027

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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.

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Hyper-miler Wayne Gerdes targeting record with Kia Optima Hybrid

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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.

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