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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph). S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1 kWh/100 km.

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. The all-aluminum six-cylinder engine will produce 268 hp (200 kW) and 248 lb-ft (336 N·m) of torque, which will propel the new sedan to 60 mph in under seven seconds. Avalon Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup

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BMW slots the plug-in hybrid between gasoline 5-Series models and the i5. This combination sends 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, getting the sedan from 0-60 mph in about 4.0 This combination sends 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels, getting the sedan from 0-60 mph in about 4.0

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Geländewagen, Electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

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A sprint from 0–60 mph is said to take 4.7 In terms of charging, it can hoover up electricity at 200 kW from a sufficiently robust DC fast charger. This is in contrast to a 2024 gasoline-powered G which is 189.7 Those electric motors are good for 579 horsepower and 859 lb-ft of torque. inches long on a 113.8-inch inches tall.

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). The Gen 2 product achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version of the same vehicle.

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

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mile-per-hour) average run and a 351 kph (218 mph) peak. Founder Richard Hatfield claims that the company’s Lightning Strike motorcycle can fill its battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in a little over 10 minutes on a Level 3 DC fast charger. kilometer-per-hour (215.91

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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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