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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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The turbocharger, electric motor and power electronics are connected to the combustion engine’s cooling circuit to create an optimal temperature environment at all times. The engine uses a combination of direct gasoline injection and intake manifold injection for mixture formation. The AMG SL 43 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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When the driver brakes for a stop, the engine can be switched off as soon as the car’s speed drops below 9 mph. This function is now operational at speeds between 16 – 99 mph and, on the new BMW 5 Series, it is available not just in ECO Pro mode but also COMFORT mode. New, more powerful plug-in-hybrid drivetrain. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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Audi’s mild-hybrid systems: 12V for 4-cylinders, 48V for 6- and 8-cylinders

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The new technology is suitable for either diesel or gasoline engines and can reduce consumption of a V6 gasoline engine by up to 0.7 Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).

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

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The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. mph), the car can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine shut off. seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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The 12-volt subsidiary electrical system is connected to the 48-volt main electrical system via a powerful DC/DC converter. The turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine has an output of 260 kW (354 PS) and produces torque of 500 N·m (368.8 It accelerates the S4 Sedan TDI from zero to 100 km/h (62.1

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The vacuum brake servo has an additional supply connection served by an electric vacuum pump. A3 Sportback e-tron.

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