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BMW introduces iX3 electric SUV; destined for China and Europe

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The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. The power density of the electric drive system increased by 30% over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles; gravimetric energy density of the high-voltage battery at cell level is up by 20%.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 Chargers of this kind combined with gasoline engines are usually found only in high-performance cars. l/100 km (49 mpg US).

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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In addition to an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.8 As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter liter gas V6 engine that reached 0-60 mph in 6.3-seconds—a Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8 Notably, the RAV4 Prime uses regular-grade gasoline.

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. The car exhibits significantly reduced fuel consumption and emission values compared to the previous model thanks to the switch to turbo-gasoline (TSI) and common rail turbodiesel direct injection engines (TDI). The 225 km/h (140 mph) Beetle 2.0

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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 In typical everyday commuting with the battery fully charged at the beginning, BMW says its i8 can return a fuel consumption below 5 liters/100 km (47 mpg US) around town. Electric (Battery)' kWh per 100 km.

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

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mile-per-hour) average run and a 351 kph (218 mph) peak. Founder Richard Hatfield claims that the company’s Lightning Strike motorcycle can fill its battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in a little over 10 minutes on a Level 3 DC fast charger. kilometer-per-hour (215.91