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                              We investigate the technology behind                            o mention the words SUV, electric and Mustang
                                                                                              in  the  same  sentence  was  unthinkable  just
                                 the latest, all-electric member of                           a  couple  of  years  ago.  According  to  Ford,  the
                                                                                              timing is perfect for the launch of the Mach-E
                               the Mustang family and its potential                           and this points to the seismic shift in automotive


                                     impact on the SUV market                     Ttechnology as fossil-fuel burners make way for
                                                                                   all-electric powertrains. Here we explore the technology that

                                                                                   forms the Mach-E after inspecting the vehicle in the flesh in Los
                                          By: Nicol Louw  Nicol_LouwSVI
                                                                                   Angeles recently and talking to its engineers.










                                                EXTERIOR





                                                                                                                EFFICIENCY

                                                                                                                At least 235 mile
                                                                                                                (about 378 km) targeted
                                                                                                                EPA range







                                                                                                                CAPACIT Y
                                                                                                                98,8 kWh battery







                                                                                                                POWERTR AIN
                                                                                                                Permanent-magnet
                                                                                                                dual-motor electric
                                                                                                                all-wheel drive






                     DRIVETRAIN
















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