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Ford making FlexFuel system standard on Transit Connect van

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Among the changes Ford is implementing for its 2016 Ford Transit range, the flexible-fuel vehicle system will be standard equipment on 2016 Transit Connect vans with 2.5-liter liter I-4 engines destined for non-California emissions states. liter EcoBoost engine on Transit Connect vans and Transit Connect Wagon XLT.

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Ford Pro launches 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV for police

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The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV, with available sub-four-second 0-60 mph acceleration, is designed to handle specialized departmental needs outside of pursuit situations, such as assisting at an accident or crime scene or giving departments the ability to tow a boat or trailer.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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TDI (diesel) engine. With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. The A7 Sportback can coast with the engine off over a wide speed range and then restart smoothly via the BAS.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Together, the companies will test and develop new features that provide enhanced capabilities enabling drivers to opt-in to provide data from their vehicle and then use that information to be smarter, safer drivers. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%.

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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mph), the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls in idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. The BAS restarts the engine the next time the accelerator is depressed, and does so faster and more gently than a conventional starter. A choice of two diesel engines will be available at market launch.

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Volkswagen introduces ID.5 electric SUV coupé in Europe

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5 Pro will be powered by an electric engine in the rear delivering 128 kW; the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). An innovative augmented reality head-up display (optional) within the driver’s field of vision presents additional information.

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged internal combustion engine (replacing the previous generation’s 2.0 0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2 of towing).

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