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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Porsche Mission E. Porsche is a front-runner in introducing innovative 800-volt technology for the first time.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Even a sportscar like the Porsche Boxster is 5.1 Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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In the range topping GT-Line AWD model, it’s got Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 4.6 kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. What Is the EV6? The EV6 is a 5-door midsize crossover that sits on a 114.2-inch inch wheelbase.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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kWh lithium-ion polymer batteries that have 480- or 697-volt internal systems, depending on the battery pack. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. The Ioniq 6 is quiet and ready for a long road trip. kWh and 77.4

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. This 800-volt technology is currently only shared by the Porsche Taycan, but will soon be available on many EVs. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. 168 horsepower (hp).

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

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