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2022 BMW iX – The new generation of electric vehicles

For the start of 2022, BMW has announced a new EV model, the BMW iX. It is an SUV with the same length as the X5 but with more interior space than the X7 model.

The BMW iX will be offered in two versions. The more powerful version, the xDrive50, will be powered by two electric motors with 516 hp (385kW). The engine will be powered by a 111 kWh battery that provides a range of 390 miles (630 km). The slightly weaker version, the xDrive40, will use a 77 kWh battery and will have 322 hp (240kW). One battery charge will be enough for a range of 265 miles (425 km). The BMW iX will have an adjustable air suspension with rear-wheel drive. It takes about 5 seconds to reach 62 mph with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km / h).

Entering the vehicle, the first thing you will notice is the touchscreen located on the large instrument panel. The heated front seats are upholstered in leather, and Loft microfiber fabric will be offered as an option. There will also be a panoramic sunroof with electronic shading.

When it comes to entertainment, the BMW iX will be equipped with a new generation infotainment system, the iDrive 8. It includes a 14.9-inch display combined with a 12.3-inch cluster for better passenger enjoyment on longer journeys.

The base model of the BMW iX in the US will cost around $ 84,000, while buyers in Europe will have to pay around € 77,000 ($ 91,300) for the same model.

Source: BMW

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Mercedes-Benz eActros – a new era of electric vehicles

The world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz eActros took place a few days ago. This is a new era of electric Mercedes-Benz Truck.

After 2016, when the concept of a heavy-duty distribution vehicle was introduced, the time came for Mercedes-Benz to introduce its first electric truck.

“We have to acknowledge that transport is part of the problem when it comes to climate change. At the same time, we can and we will be part of the solution. We start with our eActros that has covered more than half a million kilometers on public roads. The eActros and its dedicated services are a big step for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and for our customers towards CO₂-neutral transport,”said Karin Rådström, Member of the Management Board at Daimler Truck AG and responsible for Mercedes- Benz Trucks.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros is powered by two electric motors, which are powered by 3 or 4 batteries with a total power of 315 kWh or 420 kWh (depending on the version). This allows a truck with a larger battery to cover a range of 250 miles (400 km), or 186 miles (300 km) with a smaller battery. It takes a little over an hour to charge a 20-80% battery.

Electric transport trucks allow owners to use vehicles during the night as well as to enter city areas where traffic for diesel vehicles is prohibited.

At Mercedes-Benz, great attention is paid to the safety of vehicles and drivers. With the eActros model, Mercedes-Benz Trucks not only provides active safety, in the form of standard integrated systems such as MirrorCam, Sideguard Assist S1R or the fifth generation Active Brake Assist (ABA) system with the ability to detect pedestrians, but also the challenges associated with electrical vehicles and their high voltage systems.

Source: Daimler

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The BMW i3 is leaving the US market

BMW announced that it will stop production of the Model i3 for the American market from July.

One of the first purpose-built cars and a pioneer in the use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics and aluminum, it did not achieve the sales expected in the US. Since 2015, sales of this model have been gradually declining, so that in 2020, slightly more than 1,500 units were sold.

“The success of the BMW i3 and the experience gained in developing and manufacturing it have laid the groundwork for the next generation of BMW electric vehicles – the fully electric BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle and the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, both of which arrive in the U.S. early next year,” BMW said in a statement.

This does not mean that BMW will reduce supply in the US. From next year, the i3 will be replaced by the BMW i4 eDrive40 with a more powerful electric motor.

The BMW i4 will be powered by an electric motor with an 83.9 kWh battery and a range of 300 miles, which will produce 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. The BMW i4 will reach 62 mph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 118 mph.

Source: Carscoops