Tag: Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Lego creates life-size, drivable McLaren P1 that uses almost 343,000 Technic pieces and can hit 40mph
McLaren and Lego have a long history of partnerships, with the unlikely duo teaming up on a number of highly complicated kits, including 1:8 scale versions of the Senna GTR and MCL36 F1 race car. But now, the relationship has been taken to the next level, with a 1:1 Lego…
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MG says the first cars with solid state batteries will arrive as early as next year
The executive vice president of SAIC, MG’s parent company, stated that the automaker will begin introducing solid state battery (SSB) technology into its line-up as early as next year. Speaking at the Chengdu motor show last week, Yu Jingmin discussed a new solid state battery technology that has been developed…
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Volkswagen and Mercedes announce EV gaming upgrades to help you survive lengthy charging breaks
Volkswagen is the latest automotive manufacturer to announce a partnership with mobile gaming platform AirConsole, which allows drivers and passengers to stream a number of gaming titles when stationary. Initially to be rolled out in the VW ID.7 Pro S and VW ID.7 Touring Pro S models, with various other…
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The world’s fastest EV gets even faster – Rimac Nevera R hits mind-melting performance mark
Rimac has taken the wraps off its updated Nevera model, with a new, race-focussed R edition that sports a next-generation battery pack for some staggering performance figures. Officially the fastest production EV on the planet, the Rimac Nevera has smashed more world records than Usain Bolt and was already one…
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BMW reveals all-new, 717bhp hybrid M5 Touring– and it could be the perfect family wagon
It’s difficult to comprehend, but the last time BMW treated the world to an awesomely-powerful M5 Touring was way back in 2007. But 17 years later, the German marque has righted those wrongs with arguably the most potent specimen to date. All hail the 2024 BMW M5 Touring (code-name G99…
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Zeekr’s upcoming 007 EV will be able to charge in just 10 minutes… but there’s a catch
Chinese EV manufacturer Zeekr has just lifted the lid on its latest 5.5C lithium iron phosphate battery packs, which the company says are capable of being topped up from 10%-80% in just over 10 minutes. The official figure is 10 minutes 30 seconds, with Zeekr going on to say that…
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