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New BMW X5 xDrive40d and new BMW X6 xDrive40d feature straight six-cylinder diesel engine and 48V mild-hybrid technology

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The BMW X5 and the BMW X6 now also offer 48V mild-hybrid technology to optimize the spontaneous power delivery and effectiveness of the drive system. From May 2020, the new BMW X5 xDrive40d (combined fuel consumption: 6.4 – 5.9 The new diesel engine is assisted by the 48-volt starter generator of the mild hybrid system.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). A smart-charging plugin hybrid can integrate more renewable energy than a normal-charging all-battery electric vehicle, despite the smaller battery size.

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Corolla Hybrid update, used EV prices, US BMW battery plant, Audi air filters: Today’s Car News

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The Toyota Corolla Hybrid gains performance, tech, and AWD, but loses some mpg. Audi is actively cleaning the air with EVs. BMW announced some big battery plans for the U.S. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid mpg is down, but there are many gains in performance and. And is the EV price surge starting to calm?

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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

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Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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EVs Take 24.9% Of The UK Car Market — BMW Top Brand

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Plugin hybrids had their strongest share in two years. BMW was October’s leading BEV brand. October saw plugin EVs take 24.9% of the UK auto market, up from 21.5% year on year. Overall auto volume was 153,529 units, up 14.3% YoY, and in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

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A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 And now here we have data to confirm, once again, that PHEVs are not as clean as some – like Toyota, for example – might have you think.

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8.5% of BMW USA Sales Electric in 4th Quarter

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BMW USA has released its 4th quarter and full-year 2022 sales figures. One of the highlights from BMW was that 4th quarter full-electric vehicle sales were greater than sales in the first 3 quarters combined. of BMW USA’s sales in 2022 were electric vehicle sales. Overall, 4.7%

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