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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L The DQ 400 E hybrid transmission is also being applied in the upcoming Audi A3 plug-in hybrid.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores. They are simple to inflate and deflate, and they take up a minimal amount of space when stored. First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. Simply put the more sun the more power. This is the maximum theoretical power that the panel will produce. Is controls all aspects of power generation and use.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Put another way, the fuel cell technology is being developed so as to work as components in the MQB (transverse) kit, the development of which is led by the Volkswagen brand, and the MLB (longitudinal) kit being driven by Audi. mi) by a battery with a capacity of 8.8 ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.). liters (1.0 Earlier post.)

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) Detroit News ).

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