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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter The Mazda CX-60 powertrain line-up features three new engines: the e-Skyactiv G PHEV unit and two straight-six engines: a 3.3 kWh battery pack.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. —Skarke et al. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge. —Marcello Canova.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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The Audi A6 Avant PHEV thus has an efficient and permanently available all-wheel drive for an equally high level of traction and dynamic handling. The A6 Avant PHEV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The system torque already reaches its maximum of 500 N·m (368.8 lb-ft) at a speed of 1,250 rpm. Its top speed is 250 km/h (155.3

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Audi unveiling two new production plug-in hybrids in Shanghai, new prologue allroad PHEV show car

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TFSI quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than six seconds and consumes 2.5 TFSI engine and electric motor to deliver 270 kW (367 hp) and 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) of system torque—enough to accelerate the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and for a top speed of 220 km/h (1367 mph).

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Audi introduces Q7 e-tron quattro diesel PHEV SUV at Geneva; 138 mpg US

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This makes it possible for the waste heat from the electrical drive components to be made available to the interior of the Q7 e-tron quattro. mph) if the traffic is slow-moving. The 6-cylinder 3.0 seconds and for a top speed of 225 km/h (139.8 lb-ft) of torque.

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FEV, Inc. Partnering with EIG on Li-Ion Pack Development for Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Project

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ISO/TS16949 is an automotive quality management system based on ISO 9001 and emphasizes defect prevention and reduction of variation and waste at all steps in the design and manufacturing process. kWh capacity matches the USABC short-term goal for a 10-mile equivalent electric range PHEV.) ( Earlier post.). kWh useable energy.

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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. Range_e has a maximum system output of 339 PS (334 hp, 249 kW) and a top speed of around 120 mph (193 km/h), delivering a fuel economy of 85 mpg UK (71 mpg US, 3.32 The Range_e also features regenerative braking to capture energy usually wasted in heat energy via the brakes.