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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission.

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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. —Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, the member of the Daimler Executive Board for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Earlier post.).

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DS brand accelerating development of electric cars

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The connection between the 140 mph top speed of the DSV-02 (DS Virgin 2nd gen) race car and the 60 km electric range of DS 7 CROSSBACK E-Tense is that both depend on the techniques used for controlling the energy supplied by the battery and the management strategies of its deployment.

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New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

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liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology generating an output of 135 kW/184 hp as well as an 83 kW/113 hp electric motor, which is integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. The top speed of both models is 235 km/h (146 mph). The plug-in hybrid system of both models consists of a 2.0

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Market launch of BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid

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The second-generation of the BMW X5 with electrified drive combines a model-specific in-line 6-cylinder gasoline engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology with the latest BMW eDrive technology. The top speed when driving on electric power alone is increased from 120 to 135 km/h (84 mph). Its top speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Ford introduces new Focus ST with diesel and EcoBoost options

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For the first time, the Focus ST it will be offered with the choice of an EcoBoost gasoline or a new version of Ford’s 2.0L liter TDCi achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 In 6t h gear, acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes just 9.7 liter EcoBoost delivers 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.5 TDCi diesel engine.

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