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Volkswagen launches new luxury flagship Phideon at Geneva; plug-in hybrid drive planned; first VW brand car based on MLB

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The sedan will be offered with high-efficiency turbocharged gasoline TSI engines, and a plug-in hybrid drive is also planned. Phideon is positioned above the Passat and the Magotan, which is available in China. liter V6 turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine that produces 220 kW/295 hp. Earlier post.)

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. liter, 32-valve V8 engine. Peak torque is available from very early in the rev range (just 1,000 rpm). Immense power, grand touring capabilities and superb refinement – this is a true Bentley. seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6

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Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric high-performance limo pricing, details confirmed

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Plus its 107.8kWh battery is larger than any EV currently available in Australia. Electric motors provide the sort of refinement and thrust even the world’s most advanced petrol engines can’t compete with and Mercedes-Benz is working towards and all-EV range across much of the world by 2030.

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EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

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For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

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Turbo Engine Choices. four-cylinder engine. Running on unleaded premium, this 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque engine is standard on the GV80. The engine is smooth and quiet, with mild but noticeable turbo lag when accelerating from a stop. The 2021 Genesis GV80 is ready to take on other premium SUVs.

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New EV electric car calendar

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ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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