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Cadillac upgrades XT5 and XT6 in China with 48V Mild Hybrid System

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mpg US) while the fuel efficiency of the MY21 XT6 has been improved by 6% to 7.2 In addition, Cadillac is streamlining the Chinese trim names of the XT5 and XT6 for better consistency globally. The 48V mild hybrid technology includes a 48V motor, power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. liters/100 kilometers (33.6

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50-mpg new cars, Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, Fisker in Wisconsin, Nio battery swapping: Today’s Car News

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The Chinese EV maker Nio is the only automaker around the globe to have found some measure of success with.

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New BMW X1 xDrive25Le PHEV boosts electric range 83% to 110 km; new NCM battery technology

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The compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) developed exclusively for the Chinese automotive market with extended wheelbase and plug-in drive now achieves an electrically powered range of up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) due to its new battery technology. as compared to the prior year.

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Explorer Hybrid mpg, Lincoln’s plug-in hybrid, Tesla’s China advantage: Today’s Car News

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Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. And could rust generate power? All this and more at Green Car Reports.

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GM reveals new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T and 1.3T engines to be launched in China; up to 10% fuel economy improvement

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They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. liters/100 km (48 mpg US) for the 1.0T mpg US) for the 1.3T The turbocharged engines were developed as a global architecture with the support of GM’s worldwide manufacturing and supply chain networks. engine and 5.8

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Geely Auto’s flagship Bo Rui GE hybrid selected as part of China’s diplomatic fleet; 48V MHEV or PHEV

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100 km (145 mpg US). On March 20, 2015, the first batch of 20 Geely Bo Rui official diplomatic vehicles were delivered, marking a major milestone for the promotion of Chinese automotive brands. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 8.9 seconds, but the real highlight of the mild hybrid system is its improved fuel economy. 100 km (40.5

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Buick LaCrosse eAssist to go on sale in China priced at $40,833

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L/100 km (45 mpg US ). mpg US ), compared to the conventional powertrain model. The LaCrosse eAssist will be backed by Chinese central and local government subsidies and the ability to quality for license plates for hybrid cars. Overall combined fuel economy for the eAssist model is improved by 20% to 7.2 L/100 km (32.6

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