Sentences with phrase «little electric torque»

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As it turns out, the 2014 Mercedes - Benz B - Class Electric Drive (whew, say that five times fast), has a powertrain to which Tesla has contributed a substantial measure of technology, so maybe we shouldn't be surprised that its 177 hp and 251 lb - ft of torque are enough to produce a little bit of antisocial behavior from what is meant to be a refined but innocuous people - mover.

With the electric motor and combustion engine providing a total output of 369hp and 420 lb - ft of torque, the i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster more than live up to the sporting heritage of BMW — blowing through 0 - 60mph in as little as 4.2 seconds.

Torque steer is kept to a minimum through the electric power steering system, but that does take away from the feel a little bit.

The car's low mass combined with the instant - on nature of electric torque makes this one quickly accelerating little compact.

Moreover, at various times when driving, I could tell that the electric motor had briefly come back on line to provide an energizing little shot of torque.

For any reader of this website, the most important part of the refresh is the addition of the i3s, a slightly sportier iteration of the all - electric eco-box bearing a little more power (up 184 horsepower and 199 pound - feet of torque compared to the regular i3's 170 horsepower and 184 pound - feet of torque) as well as a lowered, stiffer suspension, and more aesthetic aggression.

And let's be clear that this is no Prius - like fuel - saver: the combination of twin - turbo V8 and electric motor generates 680 hp and 627 lb - ft of torque, but will also be capable of a promised 50 km of all - electric driving thanks to a plug - in provision for the 14.1 - kWh battery pack that will take a full charge in as little and two - and - a-half hours when plugged into an optional fast charger.

Hyundai didn't have anything to say about the torque output of this electric motor, but the 38 kW motor found in the standard hybrid delivered 151 pound - feet, so it's safe to assume there's a little more torque generated from this motor.

Subaru's hot - selling little crossover suv - let combines the brand's venerable 148 - horsepower, 2.0 - liter horizontally opposed four with a continuously variable transmission, all - wheel drive, and an electric motor for a total system output of 160 horsepower and 163 ft - lbs of torque.

With manual transmission and supplementary torque from the electric motor, the CR - Z feels healthy enough up to 5000rpm, but we would argue that there's little point holding a gear beyond that engine speed.

The XC60 can power out of turns with a bit of hustle, thanks to that little instant boost of electric torque.

The i3s features a little more power from its electric motor with output increasing to 181 horsepower and 199 pound - feet of torque.

There's little that can match the acceleration and torque of a powerful electric car, and lighter batteries are increasing performance all the time.

The drive train would last almost forever with very little maintenance, and the torque characteristics of electric drive are very nice.