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New BMW 7 Series offers revamped plug-in hybrid powertrain, other major changes in powertrain lineup

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BMW’s new 7 Series features a number of powertrain changes, including a plug-in hybrid drive system with a new design offering an increased electric range, enhanced performance and lower consumption. The new BMW 7 Series is also available with gasoline and diesel engines using six, eight and twelve cylinders.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. BMW i5 M60 xDrive Two highly integrated drive units on the front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

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The range of two new plug-in hybrid drives, one mild hybrid drive and five turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine variants is characterized by efficiency. kWh battery (net energy content), they make all-electric ranges of around 100 km possible. Two 150 kW (204 PS) and 195 kW (265 PS) turbo gasoline engines (2.0

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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

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The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. energy mix points toward all emissions-free sources together adding to 40% of total electricity generation.

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

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The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission.

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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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