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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. 50-state availability will be announced in 2015. Click to enlarge.

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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liter, three-cylinder hybrid drive unit in the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid being declared the overall winner—as well as picking up two class wins—edging out Ford’s 1.0L BMW also picked up a class win (2.5-liter The BMW i8 TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine was voted class winner in the 1.4-liter

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The electric motor produces 38 kW (51 horsepower) and 151 lb-ft (205 N·m) of torque. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter

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BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

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5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4” 2” stands for the maximum liters of gasoline maximum that will be consumed for 100 km traveled in a BYD car—i.e., In electric (EV) mode, it applies “all-time” 4WD with zero fuel consumption.

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. liter D-4D engine has been substantially upgraded, offering best-in-class CO 2 emissions in the 90 hp category. 2015 Toyota 1.2T

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. Equipped with a V6 TSI engine, two electric motors and externally chargeable 10.7 Evolution and revolution come together in the Sport Coupé Concept GTE.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The toolkits standardize many vehicle component parameters across brands and vehicle classes, while at the same time offering access to new technologies, such as alternative drive systems. Source: Volkswagen AG. Click to enlarge.

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