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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. In its latest version, the three-liter V6 delivers 251 kW (341 PS) and 700 N·m (516.3 lb-ft) of torque. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 l/100km (33.6

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. The lithium-ion battery differs from the batteries that equip Renault’s Z.E. Click to enlarge.

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Opel presents PHEV version of Grandland X SUV

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Opel presented the new all-wheel drive PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of the Grandland X. l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (107 mpg US) with 49 g/km CO 2. kWh lithium-ion battery. turbocharged gasoline engine and two electric motors for a system output of up to 300hp.

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Infiniti presents M35 Hybrid at LA Show

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Infiniti presented its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the 2012 Infiniti M35h ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Infiniti Hybrid offers more than 350 hp (361 kW) and estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway (7.8 L/100km), 25 mpg (9.4 L/100km) city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100km) combined.

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

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Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 In front of the rear axle is a liquid-cooled, 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack comprising eight modules. Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche introduces plug-in hybrid concept Panamera Sport Turismo; 60 mpg US

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At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche presented the Panamera Sport Turismo concept, a plug-in hybrid that offers 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power. liters per 100 km (60 mpg US), combined NEDC, while CO 2 emissions are below 82 g/km. Powertrain elements of the Panamera Sport Turismo. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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Volkswagen presented the twin up! liters per 100 km (214 mpg US ) (NEDC), with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 27 g/km. kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged by the TDI. Introducing the twin up! Click to enlarge. concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. city car achieves combined fuel consumption of 1.1

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