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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1.

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. The GTE designation indicates a plug-in hybrid drive system ( earlier post ). l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The turbocharged 3.0-liter

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid. The new Passat is the third plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen, after the XL1 and Golf GTE.

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What watts?

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When you drive an old-fashioned gasoline-powered vehicle, you know your tank’s gallon capacity, as well as your typical mpg in town or on the highway. It is tempting to try to translate that mpg model directly to electric vehicles (EVs), but refueling your EV is a bit more complicated. More info) 3.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. liter gasoline engine will be available in two output ratings. mpg US), an 11% improvement on its 160 kW/218 hp predecessor. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions at 147 grams per kilometer (-15%). All the engines are well within the EU5 and US ULEV II limits.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. Developed from the ground-up as a fully electric truck. Dual electric motors. All-wheel drive. All-wheel steering.