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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The virtually silent power delivery of the BMW i7 xDrive60 is further helped by improvements to the electric drive units’ acoustics, a model-specific mounting concept and newly developed noise encapsulation for the electric motors. The top speed of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 is electronically limited to 149 mph.

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Volkswagen unveiling CrossBlue Coupé concept plug-in hybrid in Shanghai

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At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. Battery and wireless charging.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Power delivery to the wheels comes via a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission. It also charges the battery during braking.

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Volkswagen Introduces the E-Up! EV Concept

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Concept electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 3+1 seater is driven by an electric motor with a peak power output of 60 kW (continuous power: 40 kW), and has a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). seconds; acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 3.5 3+1 seating concept. Click to enlarge.

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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The Flextreme GT/E concept. Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). The wheels of the Flextreme GT/E are powered at all times by electricity. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Average gasoline fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 kW charger.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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