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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. The AWD-e models use a newly developed compact Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that is designed to provide excellent performance in cold-weather conditions.

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Porsche will unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, its second production hybrid model, later this year. The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top track speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). Panamera S Hybrid. Click to enlarge. That equates to CO 2 emissions of 159 g/km.

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New Lexus LC 500h with Multi Stage Hybrid System

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With the Multi Stage Hybrid System, the operating range in first, second and third gears has been increased, so that maximum rpm is reached at about 50km/h (31 mph). The LC 500h is the first production Lexus to use a compact, lightweight, lithium-ion hybrid battery. Improved electrical path efficiency. Source: Toyota Motor.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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The 3008 HYbrid4 concept previews the production model that will appear in spring 2011. The 3008 HYbrid4 ( earlier post ) previews the production model scheduled to appear in the spring of 2011, while the experimental RCZ HYbrid4 is a sports car application of the same hybrid system. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

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BMW announced the production versions of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. Precisely controlled interaction of the three power units optimizes the overall efficiency of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 at all speeds, with acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.4 The BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Click to enlarge. Battery pack.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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As the power, torque and transmissions indicate, the Hybrid Max does 0-60 mph runs in 5.7 Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. News: 2023 Toyota & Lexus New Products.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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The 2016 Prius uses smaller, lighter hybrid components, including a new lithium-ion hybrid battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery (excluding the Prius Two non-Eco grade) in most models. coefficient of drag (Cd), among the lowest of current production passenger cars. 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring.

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