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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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The BMW Group has decided that the key components of this technology, such as the electric motor, high-voltage battery and power electronics, will be developed in-house. Its power is supplied by the lithium-ion high-voltage battery pack. During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Battery pack.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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kWh Li-ion battery pack. The company anticipates EPA-rated combined mileage of around 45 mpg US (5.2 liter supercharged V6 direct injection gasoline engine; a hybrid module integrating a 35 kW electric motor and disengagement clutch; an 8-speed automatic transmission; and a NiMH battery pack. Earlier post.) Even though the?

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SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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The RESSs covered by J1711 include batteries, capacitors, and electromechanical flywheels. There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. Calculations are provided that combine the CD and charge-sustaining (CS) behavior according to in-use driving statistics. Earlier post.) Mike Duoba.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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The Volkswagen brand contributes the Golf and Passat GTE plug-ins, the low-volume XL1, and the battery-electric e-up! l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 Full integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head lets the 1.4 There is also an exhaust camshaft adjuster.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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