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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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New BMW 2 Series Coupe. BMW has introduced an entirely new model series in the form of the BMW 2 Series Coupe. One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. BMW 2 Series Coupe.

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The BMW-sourced 1.6L diesel in the Toyota Verso

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liter D-4D turbodiesel, sourced from BMW. Since the initial launch of the European market Verso in 2002, cumulative sales have risen to more than 700,000 units. seconds, and on to a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). The enhanced 2014 Toyota Verso features an expanded engine line-up which introduces a new 1.6 Earlier post.)

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2014 Toyota Verso offering new 1.6L diesel from BMW, first stop/start system

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Toyota first introduced the Verso in 2002, and in 2013, launched the current Verso MPV, developed exclusively for the European market. D-4D (Direct injection – 4-stroke Diesel) engine—sourced from the BMW Group and mated to a Toyota 6-speed gearbox—to the range for the first time. The new 1.6 D-4D for the Verso.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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While the Mercedes GLE 550e will use a 3L twin-turbo V6 and the Audi Q7 e-tron a 3L TDI diesel, the BMW X5 xDrive 40e also features a 2.0L BMW X5 xDrive 40e. kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Acceleration 0-60 mph, seconds. Top speed, mph. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.

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GKN launches new e-axle all-wheel drive technology on global C-segment vehicle platform with BMW

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The first application is the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. mph) and for an all-wheel drive (AWD) mode that accelerates considerably faster than conventional mechanical AWD systems. GKN launched its first eAxle applications in 2002. Earlier post.). The lightweight single-speed design has a transmission ratio of 12.5:1,

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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 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 SGL is partnering with BMW in a joint venture to produce carbon fiber for automotive applications; BMW owns 15.6% The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

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The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. AC Propulsion's 0-60mph in 3.6 second li-ion powered tzero. second range.

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