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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9 The Fisker Ocean Extreme and Fisker Ocean One will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.6 The company calls these technologies PowerCar, Power Grid, and PowerHouse.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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With its abbreviated compression phase and long expansion phase, it was designed specifically for operation at partial load. Its turbocharger with variable turbine geometry makes optimal use of the exhaust gas energy for early and harmonious torque development. Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The instant-impact XtraBoost delivers a significantly more intense experience of acceleration than a conventionally powered vehicle with comparable output could offer. The new BMW 330e Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). With a gross energy content of 12.0

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The power of the electric motor was more than doubled from the previous Cayenne S Hybrid—from 47 hp (34 kW) to 95 hp (70 kW)—resulting in an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph).

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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Both prologue variants provide a view into coming Audi design language, as well as the technology experience inside and outside. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). AWC technology provides energy from a floor plate which is connected to the power grid and which can be embedded on or into the asphalt.

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Audi introducing electric 1+1 urban concept at Frankfurt with support for wireless charging; more detail on electric A2 concept

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Manufactured using cladding technology, the 21-inch wheels are very light and feature a variant of the blade design from the Audi e-tron models. mph) in 16.9 It reaches 60 km/h (37 mph) in around six seconds. Top speed is governed at 100 km/h (62 mph). The Audi urban concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14

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