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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

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The 2021 Outlander PHEV is available at Mitsubishi dealers now. Additionally, this also allows increasing the top speed of all-electric operation from 79 mph to 83 mph. With these updates that prioritize enhanced efficiency, economy and performance, the 2021 Outlander PHEV achieves a combined 74 MPGe and 26 MPG.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. US mpg) and combined CO 2 emissions of 162–160 g/km (260.7–257.5 mph) in less than 5 seconds. quattro drive is available as an option for the mid-range engine variants and comes standard with the three most powerful ones. l/100km (37.9–38.6

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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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Stop/start technology will be standard on the 2015 Impala base 2.5-liter The Impala comes standard with a four-cylinder engine, which currently accounts for more than 30% of Impala retail sales. For the 2015 model year, the Impala will be available with two powertrains, a standard 2.5L l/100 km), 31 mpg (7.6

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. engine with start/stop. An 80-cell, 1.5

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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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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L turbo engine option hits dealer lots later this month. diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency. For those looking for more power, the 2.0L

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