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  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crystal LED lighting elements in the front and rear and on the logo that reflects the electric powertrain Contains a high-tech interior with digital integrations

  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crystal LED lighting elements in the front and rear and on the logo that reflects the electric powertrain Contains a high-tech interior with digital integrations

  Big Electric SUV with Level 3 Autonomous Driving                                                  Source:  Kia EV 9 Goes Into Production 1st Half of 2023 Here are the key details on the new Kia EV 9 electric SUV: First Kia EV with Level 3 autonomous driving Big electric SUV with 3 rows of seating Boxy vehicle with spacious interior Uses the same E-GMP platform as the Kia EV 6 Driving range of 300 miles on a charge Takes less than 30 minutes to recharge up to 350-Kw Starting price estimated at $50,000, which is lower than other EVs with three rows of seating First Kia with new HDP system of autonomous driving After the EV 9, Kia EVs will be equipped with the HDP, Level 3 autonomous driving system  EV 9 will be offered in the US, but first models may not deploy Level 3 driving because of US regulations. Level 3 driving requires the driver to take control of the wheel only in emergency situations like an impending accident. For more news stories like this,  Latest Innovations For Tomorr

  SUV With a Range of 280 Miles on a Charge                                             Source:  BMW Powerful SUV With Zero-Emissions BMW's new, electric SUV, the iX 60 is something electrifying and very different.  According to BMW Design Chief Adrian van Hooydonk, it is designed as a "loft on wheels".  It certainly embodies that description. The SUV provides a lot of cabin space and has an elegant, aerodynamic design.  The design team is said to have been given a great deal of freedom to pursue their collective vision of design.  The result is a stunning looking, airy, all-electric SUV with a powerful battery that affords 280 miles of range on a charge.   Highly Aerodynamic Vehicle The EV has a dual electric motor powertrain that generates 610 hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.  Top speed is 155 mph.  It has one of the lowest drag coefficients among production cars at .26, making it a highly aerodynamic SUV.  The vehicle has 21-inch wheels with Pirel

  New All-Electric Volvo Is Loaded with New Technologies                                                  Source:  Volvo Volvo's Tech Leader on Wheels Let's just say there is so much to say about the new, fully electric Volvo EX90 SUV.  The 2024 EV is Volvo's flagship and moves the automaker forward to an electric future in which, in 2030, it will sell only fully electric cars.  The 2024 EX90 is Volvo's first fully electric vehicle that has no tie or connection to a gas-powered motor. The 7-seat SUV has an entirely new electric powertrain platform.  And Volvo claims this is by far the automaker's safest car that it has ever made. Let's delve into some details. Volvo Moving Full Speed to an Electric Future Volvo intends to introduce a fully electric vehicle every year to reach its all-electric sales goal.  The new EX90 has a brand-new powertrain and brand-new technologies.  It looks very similar to and has 3 rows of seats like Volvo's best seller, the gas-pow

  Jeep Avenger 4x4                                                                                           Source:  Jeep Avenger Baby Jeep EV  The Paris Auto Show delivered a huge surprise when Jeep rolled out its new Jeep Avenger 4x4 concept that is based on its new Jeep Avenger Baby EV, unveiled in September.  In Paris, Jeep displayed the two of them side by side.  The Avenger Baby is an electric, 2-wheel drive, subcompact SUV. The Avenger 4x4 is a chunkier, 4-wheel drive, tougher looking, compact trail vehicle with large fenders and big off-road tires.   Tech Specs It's expected that the Avenger 4x4 will make it into production either as a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) with a combustion engine in the front of the vehicle and an electric motor in the back.  Or it could be produced as an all-electric, all-wheel drive vehicle with an electric motor operating on each axle.  The production prototype version has a single electric motor that produces 156 hp and 192 pe-feet o

  Drako Dragon with 2,000 HP                                                  Super:  Drako Motors Super Electric Supercar California startup Drako Motors has unveiled an all-electric, 2,000 hp super SUV named Dragon.  The SUV was engineered in San Jose and designed in Italy.  Drako Chief Designer Lowie Vermeesch is famous for his Ferrari and Maserati designs and he created Dragon. Dragon is being hailed as a hypercar in a luxury SUV format. It uniquely bridges the power and speed of a hypercar with the convenience and versatility of an electric SUV.  This powerful and super-fast electric vehicle is also more than capable of the fun of off-roading. Incredibly Fast Vehicle The Dragon is faster than an Olympic sprinter.  It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 1.9 seconds.  It can run a quarter mile in 9 seconds and is capable of hitting speeds of 200 mph.  The power comes from its unique powertrain.  Drako's Drive OS architecture has a 4-motor powertrain connected to a Dr

  Tata's Avinya Electric Car Concept                                                  Source:  Tata Avinya Avinya for Innovation India-based Tata, which owns JaguarLandRover, has just unveiled a stunning electric concept car, the Avinya.  The car will go into production in 2025 and will be launched for sale globally. In Sanskrit, Avinya means innovation and it is certainly highly innovative in its minimalist design, next-G electric powertrain system and with the highly advanced AI and other "new age" technologies in the new car. An EV Inspired by a Boat The design of Avinya is inspired by a catamaran.  The EV is smooth, sleek and classy.  The vehicle combines the styling of a luxury SUV, a premium hatchback and a MPV (multipurpose vehicle that's large for families), all combined to create a brand-new look.  The vehicle's groundbreaking design is a "new typology of mobility", according to Tata, that opens up significantly more interior space. There's

  Tata's Avinya Electric Car Concept                                                  Source:  Tata Avinya Avinya for Innovation India-based Tata, which owns JaguarLandRover, has just unveiled a stunning electric concept car, the Avinya.  The car will go into production in 2025 and will be launched for sale globally. In Sanskrit, Avinya means innovation and it is certainly highly innovative in its minimalist design, next-G electric powertrain system and with the highly advanced AI and other "new age" technologies in the new car. An EV Inspired by a Boat The design of Avinya is inspired by a catamaran.  The EV is smooth, sleek and classy.  The vehicle combines the styling of a luxury SUV, a premium hatchback and a MPV (multipurpose vehicle that's large for families), all combined to create a brand-new look.  The vehicle's groundbreaking design is a "new typology of mobility", according to Tata, that opens up significantly more interior space. There's

   Debuts New Electric Vehicles at CES 2022 Las Vegas                                                                                                                                    Source:  VinFast Vietnam's Global Automaker VinFast is a fast growth, startup automaker based in Vietnam.  It debuted several new electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 (CES) in Las Vegas.  And it hit gold, landing its first corporate fleet customer in the US - biotech Artemis DNA.  Artemis ordered 100 VinFast electric vehicles.  VinFast works with the renowned Italian design studio Pininfarina and Torino.  The EV maker's sales shot up more than 21% in 2021, despite the global pandemic. VF EVs Coming to the US, Europe and Asia At CES 2022, VinFast debuted the VF 8 and the VF 9, mid-sized and full sized, electric SUVs that will be the first VF cars available in the US later in 2022.  They come with Level 2 autonomous driving systems and will later be equipped with Level 4 autonomo

  VinFast  Debuts New Electric Vehicles at CES 2022 Las Vegas                                                                                  Source:  VinFast Vietnam's Global Automaker VinFast is a fast growth, startup automaker based in Vietnam.  It debuted several new electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 (CES) in Las Vegas.  And it hit gold, landing its first corporate fleet customer in the US - biotech Artemis DNA.  Artemis ordered 100 VinFast electric vehicles.  VinFast works with the renowned Italian design studio Pininfarina and Torino.  The EV maker's sales shot up more than 21% in 2021, despite the global pandemic. VF EVs Coming to the US, Europe and Asia At CES 2022, VinFast debuted the VF 8 and the VF 9, mid-sized and full sized, electric SUVs that will be the first VF cars available in the US later in 2022.  They come with Level 2 autonomous driving systems and will later be equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving.  The company says their electr