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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The drive system for the plug-in hybrid variant of the SAV has also been completely reworked, and the updated model carries the designation BMW X5 xDrive50e.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

Green Car Congress

This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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New Porsche Panamera e-Hybrid Arrives With 91 km All-Electric Range

Electric Cars Report

The Porsche Panamera is entering its third model generation with fresh and expressive design, and a greater bandwidth between comfort and sportiness. The sports car manufacturer’s luxury sedan emphasises its sporting character with even more powerful drive systems.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Design proposals for the shock new model are being evaluated internally, Autocar UK understands, but no decision has been made yet on whether to go ahead with what would be Aston’s second SUV. It will also launch the mid-engined Valhalla supercar, its first plug-in hybrid, later this year.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

In the US, the BMW 530e iPerformance is the fourth member of a growing portfolio of iPerformance (PHEV) models already available at US dealers. With the launch of BMW Connected in the USA and Europe in 2016, BMW has introduced an all-encompassing digital concept designed to aid personal mobility. BMW eDrive. BMW Connected onboard.

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

A self-driving micro-mobility vehicle, CI-MEV is designed to help ageing people stay mobile in their communities if public transport is not available. Even as Honda introduced its plans for driverless robot vehicles, the Prelude was intended to remind everyone that it would not be giving up on its sports heritage.

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