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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT tests its 1/4-mile mettle

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However, this time the powertrain was fueled by electricity and not by gasoline, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly performance run. Additionally, Dragy, a speed tracking device, found the following acceleration rates: 0-10 MPH in.58s. 0-20 MPH in 1.20s. 0-30 MPH in 1.80s. 0-40 MPH in 2.44. 0-50 MPH in 3.21.

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

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V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Running on the battery alone, the Karma can cover 50 miles (80 km); after that, the range extender—a 2.0L, 260 hp turbocharged four-cylinder w/direct injection front/mid-mounted gasoline engine/generator set—provides another 250 miles of range by supplying supplemental power to the dual rear-mounted 201.5

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

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The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid uses the same three-liter mono-turbo V6 as the Cayenne, but significantly increases total horsepower and torque by integrating an electric motor. It combines a three-liter mono-turbo V6 engine with 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque with an electric motor that creates 134 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

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Presen he’s no longer precisely the objective buyer, Jay Leno just lately were given to pluck the battery-powered semi-trailer truck for a spin for the untouched episode of his “Jay Leno’s Garage” on-line line. With no trailer in the back of it, the tractor can dash from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds.

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