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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. The recuperated energy accumulating in the 48V battery is supplied to the 12V electrical system and powers the lights, steering, power windows, ventilation, audio system and seat heating.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. Click to enlarge.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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results of a gasoline-fueled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The highlight is an electrically driven compressor. mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6 mi) race course in a time of 1 minute 35.35 According to fastestlaps.com, that time edges out the 1:35.53

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VW Premiers Hybrid Concept New Compact Coupe

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Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 Volkswagen is using a four-cylinder version of the TSI gasoline engine range in the NCC.

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Toyota doubles the electric range in the new version of Prius PHEV with 8.8 kWh pack

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Toyota unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. km) of all-electric range—twice the electric range of the previous model with its 4.4 kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). Toyota also expects the Prius Prime, equipped with an 8.8

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