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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

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Whether it is the dark-tinted side windows, the curved display screen, rich vintage-look brown leather, or the carbon fiber with interwoven copper accents, the front cabin envelopes the driver and passenger in luxury. Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Photos by BMW. [

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

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The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. This technology platform can be operated with only the internal combustion engine, only the electric drive, or in hybrid mode. In combined mode, which uses the internal combustion engine and electric motor, customers experience sporty driving performance and better fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 Additional weight savings come from a Toyota-made lightweight carbon-fiber rear hatch. The climate control system runs very quietly due to an electric compressor.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. Vehma International of America, Inc. Miltec UV International, LLC.

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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. A PSM has a rotor with permanent magnets in it and a natural internal magnetic field.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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