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Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid super sports car demonstrator debuts at Paris

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Automobili Lamborghini (part of the Volkswagen Group) unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. Conceived and developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, Asterion’s hybrid system combines a V10 5.2-liter Fuel consumption is 4.12

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

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BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. Along with the e-tron Spyder, Audi sent an Audi Q5 hybrid quattro ( earlier post , earlier post ).

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VW brings Golf GTE Sport Concept plug-in hybrid to LA Auto Show

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will show the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Unveiled at the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria earlier this year, the concept features a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system.

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Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

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Trofeo – Trofeo means “Trophy” in Italian and is the top of the line trim for many Maserati models Italian Power Power with a mld hybrid Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena with the turbocharged 2.0-liter liter inline 4-cylinder mild hybrid that delivered 325 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. With 0-60 mph in 5.3

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Range Rover Sport SV is the Most Powerful Rangey Ever Built

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The new Range Rover Sport SV takes the concept and cranks its wick to 626 horsepower, meaning this Rangey is capable of hitting 60 mph from rest in just 3.6 This mill is paired with the mildest of hybrids and an eight-speed automatic. Under the& hood & bonnet is a 4.4L Purists weep into their cuppa.

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Volvo Car and Flybrid vehicle testing showing flywheel KERS can deliver fuel savings up to 25%, with significant performance boost

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The four-year partnership, using real-world driving data from tests on public roads and test tracks in both Sweden and the UK, has shown that the flywheel-based hybrid technology can deliver an 80 hp (60 kW) performance boost, together with fuel savings of up to 25%. The experimental car, a Volvo S60 T5, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph around 1.5

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