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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi first revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Lars Menge, General Manager of Product Strategy, Volkswagen of America, noted that Volkswagen has expanded its diesel leadership position in the US market, selling 72% of all light-duty diesel vehicles in 2013. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 19, 2016

This not only allows performance characteristics typical of a sports car—acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in under four seconds, top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h / 155 mph—but also a range of more than 500 kilometers according to the NEDC (more than 200 miles according to EPA). Earlier post.). Fusing analog and digital.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit. The modular system from Continental also includes a DC/DC converter, which enables the 48-volt system to be connected to the vehicle’s on-board power supply.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

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AUGUST 15, 2013

In the first half of 2013, for example, 173,362 units of the A and B?Class The measures here include the roof spoiler lip and the aerodynamically shaped tail lights. External noise has also been minimized by the low A-pillar step and exterior mirrors connected to the body by a stem. The rear end is also streamlined.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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JULY 7, 2012

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. BMW’s 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will arrive in US showrooms this fall at an MSRP of $50,195 including destination and handling. Under combined ICE/electric power, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 delivers a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.3 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) miles (four kilometers).

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BMW Lithium Ion Energy Li-ion 281

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JANUARY 10, 2011

It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h). The C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid vehicles sold in Europe in 2013 will be built at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, starting in 2013.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

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JULY 19, 2011

The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.

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Vehicles Ford Connect Connected 223

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APRIL 4, 2014

The X3 xDrive28d will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just under eight seconds. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive is able to drive on electric power alone at speeds of up to 75 mph (120 km/h) and for a distance of up to approximately 20 miles (32 km), while recording average fuel efficiency figures of approximately 62 mpg US (3.8

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New York Plug-in Concept Diesel 231

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

General Motors is exploring the use of its light electrification system eAssist as a cost-effective means to improve both vehicle efficiency as well as driving dynamics. As an example, on a test drive of a Malibu Eco during the media event, the engine was running at about 1500 rpm at about 60 mph on level terrain.). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel MPG Fuel Economy GM 210

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Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. The automatic transmission is operated by a pistol-grip shifter sending all that power to the rear wheels.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 95

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. 75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JANUARY 9, 2013

2013 Nissan LEAF. Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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2013 Nissan Lithium Ion Li-ion 225

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

is due in 2013. The 3+1 seater is driven by an electric motor with a peak power output of 60 kW (continuous power: 40 kW), and has a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). seconds; acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 3.5 is based on modules of the New Small Family ( earlier post ) anticipated in the year 2011, but at 3.19

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Concept Charging Solar Li-ion 225

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

GM introduced the 2014 Cruze Diesel in early summer 2013 in the US with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined (8.7, For 2015, the Cruze Diesel received a facelift that refreshes its appearance and increases the connectivity and content options for the vehicle; the powertrain remains the same.

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 seconds (preliminary), with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), electronically limited to preserve efficiency. The BMW i3’s tires are a unique 155/70/19 size on 19-inch light-alloy wheels, but the contact patch is the same of that of a more conventional 16-inch tire. BMW ConnectedDrive.

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BMW 2014 Range Sale 277

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

liters/100 km (84 mpg US)—lower than Mercedes initially suggested upon the vehicle’s unveiling in 2013—which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The connection for the charging cable is located under a flap in the rear bumper underneath the tail light on the right-hand side. Top speed (km/h, mph).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225

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JULY 30, 2013

The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At This includes BMW Connected Drive and the 360° ELECTRIC services, some of which are options. kilograms (3.3

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BMW New York London Production 247

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Click to enlarge. One of the hallmarks of the e-up! kWh/100 km.

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Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 337

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

EV ARCs can be deployed with Level 1, Level 2 or (using 4 or more units connected together) DC fast charging. We make products that happen to use renewable sources of energy as opposed to connecting to the grid for the primary source of energy. Q&A with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley. It’s fantastically robust.

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Grid Solar Charging Power 143

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Audi connect, which is also standard, connects the Q7 e-tron quattro to the internet via the fast LTE standard.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

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JANUARY 6, 2015

seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The F 015 has unusual proportions (length/width/height: 5220/2018/1524 millimeters), with a seamless, monolithic exterior and large LED light modules at the front and rear. A range of different lighting functions can be provided through these LED fields. to 100 km/h in 4.9

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Mercedes Concept Hybrid Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). Tautly tuned springs and dampers connect the Audi Sport quattro concept firmly to the road. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

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JUNE 21, 2021

On our 985-mile California Cruising road trip we spent the majority of our time in the 55-65 mph range. Lighting things up. The front end leads off with a distinctive illuminated light bar, which runs horizontally through the VW badge, connecting the sleek LED projector headlights located on the outer fender edges.

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Miles Charging All-Electric Range 80

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MARCH 6, 2014

Announced in 2013 ( earlier post ), the 9G-TRONIC represents the seventh automatic transmission generation from Mercedes-Benz. In practice this translates into being able to drive at 120 km/h (75 mph) in 9 th gear with an engine speed of around only 1350 rpm, for example. liters of diesel per 100 km (44.4 Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Fuel Oil Fuel Economy 312

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JUNE 25, 2015

The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that reduces up to 250 pounds (113 kg) also contribute to the new Cruze’s stronger performance, with expected 0-60-mph acceleration of eight seconds. Cruze sales in the US in 2014 were 273,060 units —a 10% increase over 2013. diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets.

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JULY 14, 2014

There were 152,995 total retail fueling (gasoline and diesel) sites in the United States in 2013, according to the National Petroleum News ’ MarketFacts 2013. The engine block was developed with math-based tools and data acquired in GM’s racing programs, and provides a light, rigid foundation. Transmission.

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