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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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This means output, dynamism, long-range driving ability and efficiency are all outstanding. The electric all-wheel drive of the BMW iX xDrive50 channels maximum output of more than 370 kW/500 hp to the road, enabling acceleration of 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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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. stop range begins at 22 km/h (13.7 Audi connect and assist systems. The MMI navigation plus features LTE Advanced, a Wi-Fi hotspot, natural voice control and the extensive Audi connect portfolio. wheel drive.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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Advanced technology, prototype vehicles, and business plans are being developed by Google, car sharing services like Car2Go (Daimler), Uber, automakers, network providers, software and technology suppliers. Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). Audi connect. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service. These may be the driver’s own photos or scenes from Google Maps Street View. It takes 8.4 It takes 7.3

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. The Sonata Hybrid’s total range is estimated at more than 650 miles under typical driving conditions.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 It is also easy to find addresses by Google search and integrate them into navigation. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0 and coasting with engine off. The start-stop 2.0 Earlier post.) l/100 km (44 mpg US). Media Control. Interactive systems.

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