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

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The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Current specs refer to European models only. Earlier post.) It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 The two motors are interconnected via a separating clutch inside the hybrid module, referred to as the Electric Clutch Actuator (ECA). The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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261 mpg US), will go into limited production at the company’s Osnabrück factory in Germany. The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. l/100 km (approx. hp, Volkswagen says. Components of the XL1. Click to enlarge.

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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. TRLHP is established through engineering models that are validated through vehicle testing, including physical track tests referred to as coastdown testing. Earlier post.)

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. Source: EPA.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Built off of the MQB Modular Transverse Matrix components set ( earlier post ), the CrossBlue offers a manufacturer-estimated 35 mpg (6.72 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 l/100km) combined (37 mpg highway and 33 mpg city), 89 mpge (2.64 The CrossBlue concept. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. 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). l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel.

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