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Jaguar provides some details on its concept hybrid C-X16 to be introduced at Frankfurt

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Mounted in an aluminum chassis structure, the powertrain delivers 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.4 seconds, a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and acceleration from 50-75 mph of 2.1 The C-X16 is also able to travel at speeds of up to 50 mph (80.5 The two-seater concept hybrid features a next-generation supercharged 3.0L

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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Once the speed exceeds approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or under strong acceleration, the engine cuts in automatically. In Comfort mode, the high-voltage battery is automatically recharged by the high-voltage generator to a charge up of around 15%. Under normal loads, the vehicle initially sets off purely on electric power.

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