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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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The i-FORCE MAX powertrain features a unique motor generator within the bell housing between the twin-turbo engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. This design combines maximum performance with amazing efficiency, and it is built with heavy-duty performance in mind. In addition to the TSS 2.5

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The special armoring for the roof and underbody has been designed to offer maximum protection against explosives in particular.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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liter V6 engine produces up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft (649 N·m) of torque. With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. The new, base twin-turbo 3.5-liter

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

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Audi has unveiled the second-generation A7 Sportback, which is the essence of Audi‘s new design language. The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. TDI (diesel) engine. This helps the engine to heat up quickly following a cold start. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0

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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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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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Ford experimenting with four-legged robots to laser-scan plant

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Ford is using two four-legged robots leased from Boston Dynamics at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser-scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design. Equipped with five cameras, the robots can travel up to 3 mph on a battery lasting nearly two hours.

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