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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). An electric motor around four centimeters thin is integrated directly on the turbocharger shaft between the turbine wheel on the exhaust side and the compressor wheel on the intake side.

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Jeep Avenger 4xe unveiled with AWD and hybrid powertrain

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It is called Avenger 4xe and it combines the petrol internal combustion engine with a pair of electric motors for an all-wheel drive system. litre turbo petrol engine with a pair of electric motors and a gearbox. The engine produces 135 bhp while the electric motors are capable of producing 28 bhp each.

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V8 fans rejoice! 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona previews our electric muscle car future

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When it’s introduced the Charger Daytona is expected to be offered in three versions – a single-motor rear-wheel drive that will pump out 300kW; a dual-motor all-wheel drive with 500kW and at the top of the tree, a triple-motor version that churns out a mighty 660kW. 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

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Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains.

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Move aside Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren! 2024 Porsche Taycan now the most powerful car on the market

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The heavily revised 2024 Porsche Taycan now makes up to 700kW of power, thrashing any V8, V10 or V12 from Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren – and comfortably outpunching the most powerful petrol-powered models from Porsche. The all-wheel-drive Taycan Turbo S with its 700kW dual-motor setup is claimed to top 100km/h in just 2.4

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2024 Jeep Compass Hybrid takes aim at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

EV Central

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. litre turbo-petrol engine paired with two e-motors – one of which is located on the front axle and the other on the rear axle – and an 11.4kWh battery pack.

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Exposed: Luxury Range Rover EV shown off testing as it nears production

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The only changes from its transition from petrol or turbo-diesel include a smoother front grille and the addition of a new charging port behind the rear right door. The 2024 Range Rover Electric has been shown off undisguised undergoing final winter testing and the big news is it looks just like the regular combustion version.

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