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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. The recuperation power is very low and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. The top speed of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 is electronically limited to 149 mph. Energy is no longer supplied to the two electric motors in this state, meaning no battery power is consumed.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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with the EPC working in tandem with the exhaust turbocharger—the full-size S models achieve a constant torque of 700 N·m across an engine speed range of 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. The EPC supports the TDI’s turbocharger whenever there is insufficient energy in the exhaust gas for a spontaneous torque buildup—e.g.,

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. seconds and the S5 Sportback in 4.9 lb-ft) of torque.

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BMW introduces new 6-cylinder in-line diesel with 3 turbochargers for new M Performance models

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The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. The supply of fresh air is also controlled according to need by means of pneumatically activated flaps.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. liters/100 km. The BUDD-e5, I.D.6

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Audi A3 launching with new 4-cylinder engines; cylinder-on-demand, supplementary indirect injection, start-stop and modular efficiency technologies

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In the previous model, some of the gasoline engines were mounted with a forward tilt of 10 degrees, and their exhaust side faced the radiator grille, while the exhaust side of the TDI engine faced the bulkhead. The turbocharger was redesigned for the use of low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4

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