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Volkswagen introduces new MQB-based Tiguan at Frankfurt; plug-in hybrid concept

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The Tiguan GTE—a concept vehicle with a plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218 PS of system power) ( earlier post )—offers an outlook on future development of the best-selling SUV. Forecasts indicate that the SUV share will also increase significantly in China. Four gasoline and four diesel engines. Tiguan GTE.

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BMW to Unveil Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid at Geneva

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The Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid Click to enlarge. Along with the world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan ( earlier post ) at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, BMW is also presenting the BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid—its first combination of a BMW straight-six with electric drive.

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HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

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HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Ricardo’s gasoline engine roadmap focuses on CO 2 reduction through downsizing and the use of synergistic technologies.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Hyundai showcasing two new turbocharged GDI engines, 7-speed DCT at Frankfurt

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At the IAA in Frankfurt, Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines. T-GDI powerplants are part of a new generation of small turbocharged gasoline engines within the Hyundai engine line-up. Honeywell forecasts global turbo penetration near 50% by 2020. T-GDI and 1.4 The new Kappa 1.0-liter

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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Building on its unveiling at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric vehicle concept is making its US auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show. It powers two electric motors, one to drive each axle. The concept van is 181 inches long, 76.3

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

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At CES 2016, Volkswagen unveiled the battery-electric BUDD-e van. Equipped with a 101 kWh battery pack supporting a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) on the NEDC, the BUDD-e concept is the first vehicle based on Volkswagen’s new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles.

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