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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. liter TwinPower Turbo V8 with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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At SEMA360, Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion. The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). Power transmission takes place via an eight-speed tiptronic and the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). Electric powered compressor.

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Volvo Trucks introduces its first electric truck for commercial use; sales and production start next year

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Volvo Trucks introduced its first battery-electric truck for commercial use: the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. Electric drive unit for Volvo FL Electric. Max torque from the electric motor is 425 N·m. Max torque on the rear axle is 16 kN·m.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 performance SUV is a 48V mild hybrid

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liter six-cylinder in-line engine, the fully variable all-wheel drive, the 9-speed automatic transmission, the AMG-specific drive programs and the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL based on AIRMATIC with electro-mechanical roll stabilization. liter engine featuring turbocharging and an electric auxiliary compressor. As a result, the 3.0-liter

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). The four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is mated to an all-new Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and a 215-net-horsepower 2.5-liter

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 3 new compact-car PHEV models; CLA Coupé, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA now with EQ Power

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l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 35-31 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.1-15.0 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 37-33 g/km, combined electrical consumption 15.4-14.8 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 42-38 g/km, combined electrical consumption 16.1-15.5 Electric output 75 kW. The electric machine achieves 75 kW.

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