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BMW iX M60

At the beginning of 2023, a new BMW electric vehicle called the iX M60 will hit the market. The car will have a more aggressive look and a lot of improvements, but also a 560 hp engine.

Meanwhile, later this year BMW will introduce the EV models, xDrive40 and xDrive50. The BMW iX models have a larger panoramic roof, 4D surround sound system, thirty speakers (eight in the headrests).

The xDrive40 will use a 70 kW battery sufficient for a range of 249 miles (400 km) and will produce 300 hp (240 kW) and will reach 60 mph in about 6 seconds. The starting price of this model is $ 90,900.

The xDrive50 model will run two 70 kW electric motors that will produce 500 hp. The engines will be powered by a 100 kWh battery. It will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and will have a range of 373 miles (600 km). Both models will use a fast charging mode, thanks to 200 kW DC chargers that take only 40 minutes for 80 percent of the battery.

Source: BMW Blog

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All electric Peugeot 308

Peugeot has announced that the 308 model will get an electric version. In response to the VW ID.3 model, Peugeot has announced that the electric 308 will be on the market in 2023.

The electric 308 model will be based on a platform consisting of two options: the CMP platform used by small cars (Citroen C4), for all-electric propulsion and Peugeot’s e-VMP platform as an upgraded EMP2 platform for electric vehicles. The upgraded EMP2 platform is considered the best solution for the electric 308 model.

The Model 3008 will be the first to use a new platform that is thought to be used for the all-electric 308 model as well.

Volkswagen is safe when it comes to sports versions, as Peugeot has no intention of producing GTI and Sport models.

Source: Automotive News

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Forze IX – the fastest Hydrogen Racing Car

Although EV sales are growing, Hyundai in collaboration with Forze Hydrogen Racing has created the fastest EV on fuel cells. It is a Forze IX race car with an alternative type of zero-emission fuel.

Weighing 3,307-pound (1,500 kg), the Forze IX reaches a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h) thanks to 805 hp and all-wheel drive. Maximum power is provided by two fuel cell systems. It will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds. The Forze IX is expected to be the fastest fuel cell race car.

“Forze is an exciting team made up of some of the brightest young minds, and with a proven pedigree of bringing fuel cell mobility to the race track. Hyundai is delighted to enter into this partnership with Forze. By drawing on our leadership in fuel cell mobility and Forze’s ambition to take hydrogen to the next level, together we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in the development of zero-emissions racing. “

Tyrone Johnson, Head of Vehicle Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center.

Source: Hyundai