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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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Like all previous model generations, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also manufactured. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, its top speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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In 2019, the high-voltage battery assembly area at Plant Spartanburg doubled in size in preparation for the new X3 xDrive30e and X5 xDrive45e. 120 people currently work on the battery assembly line. liter 4-cylinder TwinPower turbocharged motor) BMW’s latest eDrive technology and a larger, more advanced high-voltage electric battery.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID always starts in all-electric mode (when the battery is sufficiently charged). When the battery is running low, the powertrain switches back to hybrid mode.

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2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans priced in US starting at $44,550 and $46,550

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BMW is introducing the BMW 330e and 330e xDrive PHEV sedans ( earlier post ) in the US with an MSRP of $44,550 for 330e and $46,550 for 330e xDrive sedan plus $995 Dest. kWh net) lithium-ion battery module located underneath the rear seats provides the storage capacity for electric-only and performance oriented driving. seconds (5.7

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. A 48V starter-generator and a second battery greatly increases the ways in which Brake Energy Regeneration can be utilized. When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. 523 hp M550i xDrive Sedan.

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Porsche increases electric range for all Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEVs by up to 30%

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The gross capacity of the high-voltage battery is now 17.9 This powertrain delivers an output of 100 kW (136 PS) and 400 N·m, generating a purely electric top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). kW can be achieved with the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect. All functions can be controlled via the Porsche Connect App as required.

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