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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Depending on the future vehicle, this enables acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.0

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. The new three-liter V6 exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee; the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger, which prevents unwanted interactions between the gas columns, guarantee spontaneous throttle response. TDI (diesel) engine.

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Next-Gen Ford Fiesta St with new 200 PS 3-cylinder, 1.5L Ecoboost with 3 drive modes; cylinder deactivation

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Shown for the first time ahead of its global public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the next generation Fiesta ST will deliver 200 PS, 290 N·m of torque, and anticipated 0-100 km/h (0‑62 mph) acceleration in 6.7 The technologies amplify the naturally sporty sound of the new 1.5-liter

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Dodge Charger Daytona EV unveiled as first electric muscle car with Hellcat performance

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“The electrified 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack delivers Charger Hellcat Redeye levels of performance and announces its presence through the world’s first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust,” Kuniskis explained. Dodge says future Daytona models will require purchasing Direct Connection Stage Kits for added power.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). ft) of system torque. Fuel consumption is 1.9

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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While production car engines with this level of output are available from a number of mainstream OEMs, the displacement of the Audi engine is about half or less that of the others, resulting in a very power- and torque-dense unit. Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., ft) within the first 2.5

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