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Volkswagen to debut XL1 PHEV prototype at Qatar Motor Show; fuel consumption of 0.9 L/100 km (261 mpg US)

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The high voltage energy flow from and to the battery or E-motor is managed by the power electronics, which operates at 220 Volts. The XL1’s body electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter. The rest of its weight is distributed among various other polymers (e.g. of all parts (179 kg).

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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Operating at 220 volts, the power electronics manage the flow of high voltage energy from and to the battery or E-motor and converts direct current to alternating current. The body electrical system of the XL1 is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts via a DC/DC converter and a small auxiliary battery. Equipped in this way, the 0.8

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Ioniq to the N power All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Dual Electric Motors 84 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery Base Total Horsepower (hp): 601 Front: 223 hp Rear: 378 hp N Grin Boost Horsepower: 641 Front: 235 hp Rear: 406 hp Base Total Torque: 545 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts. Front: 258 lb.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The top pipes’ greatest benefit is optimal heat removal, because the hot exhaust gases are released via the shortest possible route, and exhaust gas back pressure remains low.

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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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Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. It quickly warms up the engine following a cold start, and at high load the water jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas. kWh battery pack ranges between 280 and 390 volts, depending upon level of charge. Battery pack. The voltage of the 8.8

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Capstone to unveil range extended super car

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The Chevrolet Volt isn’t the only range extended car on its way – now Capstone Turbine Corporation will introduce its own prototype at the LA Auto Show. The prototype is based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.9

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh lithium-ion battery—integrated in the front section of the XL1—supplies the electric motor with 220 volts of electrical energy.

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