Topic: electric motors
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Donut Lab & WATT Unite: New EV Skateboard with Hub Motor & Battery
A new electric vehicle platform combines Donut Lab's compact hub motors with WATT's lightweight aluminum chassis, creating a versatile foundation for various future EVs. The hub motors are integrated directly into the wheel hubs, eliminating a central drive unit to free up significant interior sp...
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VW ID 2 R: Small Size, Massive Electric Power
Volkswagen is developing the high-performance ID 2 R, a compact EV with a three-motor setup (including in-wheel rear motors) for all-wheel drive and over 400 horsepower, surpassing the ID 2 GTI. The R division is collaborating with a tech partner to optimize traction and weight, using the adaptab...
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BMW's Electric M3 Promises a New Level of Performance
BMW's first fully electric M3, launching in 2027, will be a quad-motor sports sedan built on the new 800-volt Neue Klasse platform, designed to set a new performance benchmark. The car features an innovative four-motor drivetrain that can switch between all-wheel and rear-wheel drive, alongside a...
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2026 BMW iX3 Review: Pricing, Specs & Release Date
The 2026 BMW iX3's core advancement is a sophisticated digital architecture, designed to replicate the intuitive handling and mechanical feedback of traditional cars, bridging a perceived gap in current electric vehicles. A powerful, unified processor enables near-instantaneous reactions by gathe...
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DRG-Lola: Twin Turbines & 3-G Force in Slow Corners
The autonomous A2RL series has shown significant progress with a compelling event, while Formula E is advancing to the Gen4 era with increased power and downforce, and Formula 1 is preparing for a major technical overhaul. The DRG-Lola project, a collaboration between Lola Cars and Lucas di Grass...
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Ferrari's First Electric Car: Everything We Know
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Elettrica, will enter production next year at a new, sustainable Maranello facility, marking the brand's entry into the fully electric market. The model will feature a four-seater layout that enhances dynamics by lowering the center of gravity and reducing th...
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Porsche's Iconic SUV Goes Electric With Game-Changing Tech
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is a pivotal new luxury SUV that represents a significant evolution for the brand, building on the success of the long-running Cayenne model. It is built on Volkswagen Group's Premium Platform Electric architecture, making it a completely new vehicle and marking a maj...
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BMW's First Electric M Car: Four Motors, One for Each Wheel
BMW is launching its first dedicated electric M car, built on the new **Neue Klasse platform**, which uses a revolutionary four-motor powertrain to deliver high-performance driving dynamics. The car features a **software-defined vehicle** architecture, centered on the high-speed **Heart of Joy co...
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Mercedes-Benz Tests Off-Road Systems in Dune Driving
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is undergoing final development testing in extreme environments like the Mojave Desert's Dumont Dunes to refine its off-road capabilities and software systems. It features an optional air suspension that increases ground clearance up to 8.1 inches and uses a sop...
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