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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. The A8 L e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid will follow at a later date. The 48-volt system is fed by a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the engine’s crankshaft by the belt drive.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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He went on to say that the new Volkswagen Tiguan GTE embodies “ our determination to systematically take the plug-in hybrid to further classes and segments. ”. Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2 seconds (-0.7

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating.

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Volkswagen of America is in the process of rolling out its all-new long wheelbase 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ( earlier post ). As with the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas full-size SUV ( earlier post ), the new Tiguan is based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Significance of the 2018 Tiguan. Height (in).

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Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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The grille, now closed-off as air flow to a radiator is not needed, has an attractive grid pattern with a hidden door on the right front where the charge cord is plugged-in. Road Test: 2018 Genesis G90 The post Sneak Preview: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Welcoming Interior.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Depending on the load point, the stack operates in the range of 220 to 280 volts. —Siegfried Pint.

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