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BMW reveals 3 Series Plug-in hybrid prototype with 117.5 mpg; next-gen Power eDrive: 2x current capacity, electric AWD

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Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 500 kW from the intelligent interaction of a four-liter V8 engine (404 kW/550 PS) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission (100 kW/136 PS). seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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The new x5 plug-in hybrid combines a model-specific in-line 6-cylinder gasoline engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology with the latest BMW eDrive technology. Current specs refer to European models only. The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 140 km/h (75 mph to 87 mph).

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). l/100 km (52 mpg).

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

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Equipped with a V6 TSI engine, two electric motors and externally chargeable 10.7 The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0 l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km. The turbocharged 3.0-liter

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Final EV Tax Credit Details and More EV News

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kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time is 9.4 kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time of 8.2 Source: Electric Vehicle Association) Proposed EV Tax Credit Rule to be Finalized on April 18 On March 31, the Treasury Department gave guidance on battery material requirements for automakers. EV tax credit.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph). l/100 km (78 mpg US) in the new European driving cycle (NEDC).

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