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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 Flex-fuel Transit Connect vans are engineered to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), unleaded gasoline or any blend of the two.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

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

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TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 The B-cycle combustion process (a modified Miller cycle, earlier post ), which is designed specifically for part load, makes the V6 gasoline engine particularly efficient. The three-liter gasoline unit produces a subtle and sonorous sound that never becomes intrusive even under load. TDI (diesel) engine.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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And when using both electric and gasoline engines, the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID can reach up to 730 km (454 miles). The drive switches to Hybrid mode if the energy capability of the battery drops below a certain level or if the speed rises above 140 km/h (87 mph). kW charger (Wallbox), or little less than 5 hours using a 2.3kW charger.

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PEUGEOT introducing new 208 with BEV version at Geneva

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PEUGEOT will unveil the all-new PEUGEOT 208 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, with a choice of gasoline, diesel and electric (EV) powertrains set to be available from launch. Gasoline and diesel 208. PEUGEOT’s new gasoline and diesel model 208 has also been developed to limit CO 2 emissions.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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The turbocharger, electric motor and power electronics are connected to the combustion engine’s cooling circuit to create an optimal temperature environment at all times. The engine uses a combination of direct gasoline injection and intake manifold injection for mixture formation. The AMG SL 43 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8

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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup

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BMW slots the plug-in hybrid between gasoline 5-Series models and the i5. This combination sends 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, getting the sedan from 0-60 mph in about 4.0 This combination sends 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, getting the sedan from 0-60 mph in about 4.0

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