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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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The BMW i8 TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine was voted class winner in the 1.4-liter The combination of electric motor and gasoline engine also earned it overall victory. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.4 kWh of electricity. PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-liter liter to 1.8-liter

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Valeo highlighting its micro-hybrid solutions for the US market: i-StARS and ReStart

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Valeo launched its first belt-driven starter generator on the Citroen C3 in 2004 and programs with Mercedes, Nissan and PSA followed. As the vehicle’s alternator, i-StARS’s power electronics improve the system’s electrical efficiency to make it one of the most efficient alternators on the market. Earlier post.)

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Jeep unveils its first three battery-electric SUVs

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Jeep brand announced it will sell four separate battery-electric SUVs in various markets by the end of 2025—three of which were unveiled this morning in an online presentation and event it called “Jeep 4xe Day.”. The pair of midsize electric SUVs will be built in North America and go on sale in 2024. All-new, all-electric Wagoneer S.

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