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BMW M5 Touring Becomes America's First M-Wagon

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liter V8 features twin turbochargers and uses the M Hybrid drive system, meaning it’s mated to an ell-electric motor. second time to 60 mph. The top speed of the M5 Touring is electronically limited to 155 mph. Combined, the duo are said to produce 717 horsepower and yield a 3.5-second

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Lightning Systems’ battery-electric Ford Transit on schedule for March deliveries; fuel cell range extender option

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It is a natural step for Lightning with our extensive experience with sensor-equipped high-pressure composite vessels that we pioneered with our hydraulic hybrid offering. The LightningElectric fuel cell range extender uses hydrogen stored onboard in high-tech carbon fiber-wrapped pressure vessels equipped with sensors.

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The 2021 Mirai features more advanced user and safety tech, including Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. Cooling air for the battery is silently pulled in from the cabin.

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Audi presents A6 L e-tron PHEV concept at Auto China in Beijing

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The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The A6 L e-tron features a parallel hybrid system combining a 2.0 At any given moment, the hybrid control module chooses the best suited operating mode with the focus on driving range. Click to enlarge.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

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Hybrid tech added to the Corolla Cross. Corolla Cross Hybrid. The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota. 4-cylinder, it turns 0-60 mph times of 6.1 Toyota New Stuff.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form.

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