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Volkswagen unveils T-Prime Concept GTE AWD plug-in hybrid SUV at Auto China 2016

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Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph (224 km/h). The new Active Info Display of the T-Prime Concept GTE has a 12.0-inch The concept fulls-size SUV previews the future Volkswagen SUV. kW in eight hours.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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in Paris in 2016 ( earlier post ) and I.D. CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D. family, following the introduction of the I.D. BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ).

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

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in 2016 as a purpose-built company to create the necessary change to a more sustainable way of making and using vehicles. The Fisker Ronin uses three electric motors “projected to deliver massive 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0 Henrik and Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker founded Fisker Inc.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

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Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

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At CES 2016, Volkswagen unveiled the battery-electric BUDD-e van. The front and rear motors power all four wheels and enable a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). Active Info Display captures the conceptual focus on drive information, while the head unit caters to the infotainment needs of all passengers on board.

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BMW announces second-generation X1; fuel consumption reduced up to 17%

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In its second generation, the new MY 2016 BMW X1 builds on the success of its predecessor (more than 730,000 sold worldwide to date, 61,974 sold in the US) by incorporating a roomier interior combined with greater efficiency and technology. Its pulling power enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.5 liters and 6.0–5.9

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