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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours.

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Audi continues rollout of standard 48V mild hybrid system with new A6 Avant

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Audi has launched the new Audi A6 Avant station wagon equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) for the four- and six-cylinder TDI (diesel) and TFSI (gasoline) engines. For the four-cylinder engines, they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. mph); the start-stop already kicks in at 22 km/h (13.7

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 500 kW from the intelligent interaction of a four-liter V8 engine (404 kW/550 PS) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission (100 kW/136 PS). seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).

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2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

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liter inline-4 gasoline engine with more powerful electric motors. The front traction motor now pitches in up to 111 hp and 152 lb-ft of torque—more on the latter front than the gasoline engine’s 150 hp and 139 lb-ft—while in all-wheel-drive versions there’s an additional motor for the rear wheels delivering up to 40 lb-ft of torque.

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

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The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. 288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. 335 hp 540i and 540i xDrive Sedans.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. believe fuel cell electric vehicle such as the Honda FCX Clarity is the ultimate.full function electric vehicle. liter gasoline engine.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

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