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Polestar 2 Long Range Update Released, Boosting Power and Vehicle Dynamics
Swedish company Polestar has released a paid software update for the twin-engined Polestar 2 Long Range in North America, increasing the vehicle’s power output by 68 hp. – up to 476 hp This update is offered to purchase for 1195 dollars.
You can increase the power of the car without a trip to the Polestar service center, which is very convenient, according to the developers. The update is available to owners on the Polestar Store website at www.polestar-shop.com.
According to the manufacturer, the increase in performance provides increased responsiveness and a more sporty experience in general, and the acceleration time to 100 km/h has been reduced to 4.2 seconds. The extra power and torque are primarily felt at speeds between 70 and 128 km/h, resulting in smooth and fast acceleration at mid-range revs. With this upgrade, 80 to 120 km/h takes just 2.2 seconds – half a second faster than the standard twin-motor Polestar 2.
This update shows how connected technology can change the relationship an automotive company has with its customers. The Polestar 2 driving experience is something we are truly proud of. With this update, we can offer even more to our customers who might need a little extra fun.
Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar.
Electric Cars
334 hp, consumption of 4.95 liters per 100 km and body shape like the Audi A7. Changan UNI-V iDD economical liftback launched in China
Dealers in China have Changan UNI-V iDD liftbacks, prices have also been announced: from 22,000 to 27,400 dollars. Inexpensive, given that we are not talking about the usual gasoline version, but about an economical hybrid.
The UNI-V iDD is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 167 hp. and an electric motor of exactly the same power – 167 hp. Only the torque of the internal combustion engine is 260 Nm, and that of the electric motor is 330 Nm. Up to 100 km / h, the car accelerates in 6.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 220 km.
UNI-V iDD is not an ordinary hybrid, but a rechargeable one. The capacity of the traction battery is 18.4 kWh, the car can drive up to 100 km on pure electricity, and the range of a fully charged and fueled car is 1010 km (consumption – 4.95 liters per 100 km), and this seems to be true.
The UNI-V iDD is notable for its body shape similar to the Audi A7. This is a mid-size liftback: dimensions are 4695 x 1838 x 1435 mm with a wheelbase of 2750 mm.
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5-meter 500-horsepower all-wheel drive sedan with a power reserve of 666 km. In China, they are preparing to introduce the Feifan F7
In China, on February 5, the official premiere of the Feifan F7 electric sedan (the Feifan brand belongs to SAIC) will take place, but the main parameters are already known, and they look interesting.
For example, Feifan F7 will be available both with a conventional traction battery and with a removable one. Not all manufacturers of electric vehicles in China offer this.
The basic version of the sedan will be rear-wheel drive, with a 294 hp engine. and a power reserve of 600 km. The top version will receive a power plant with two motors with a total power of 498 hp. and a power reserve of 666 km.
Feifan F7 dimensions – 5000 x 1953 x 1494 mm, wheelbase length – 3000 mm. The peculiarity of the interior of the car is a “digital dressing table”: three screens on the front panel. It is reported that the car will receive a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 SoC and a proprietary RISING OS.
According to Electrek, citing data collected by Focus to Move, Tesla entered the top ten best-selling cars in the world with two models at once.
The Tesla Model Y came in fourth place with 759,000 cars, an 88% improvement on its last year result. Sales of the Tesla Model 3 grew by 4% year-on-year to 596,000 vehicles, placing it in seventh place.
Toyota remains the leader in global car deliveries, as we’ve already reported, with three models in the top five best-selling passenger cars in the world.
Top 7 best-selling cars in the world last year looks like this:
- Toyota Corolla: 1.12 million (down 2% from 2021)
- Toyota RAV4: 870,000 (down 14%)
- Ford F-Series: 787,000 (down 9%)
- Tesla Model Y: 759,000 (88% more)
- Toyota Camry: 675,000 (down 3%)
- Honda CR-V: 601,000 (down 18%)
- Tesla Model 3: 596,000 (up 4%)
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