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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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second 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration performance, as compared to a 6.9 The first mode blends power from the IC engine and the electric motors according to demand at up to 40 mph (64 km/h), while the second mode controls engine gearing above 40 mph. second acceleration for the baseline vehicle. Transaxle Operation.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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The early interest in the Prius v has drawn strong traffic to dealers, with some of those new Prius buyers liking the v but actually deciding that the Liftback fit their needs best. While distributed windings often deliver excellent performance, they can be bulky as well as costly to build.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph).

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. second 0-60 mph time in certain trim levels. earlier post ). The boxy, triangular design language of the EV9 emphasizes the tension of its short overhangs and long 122.0-inch

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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The test drive results were obtained from four unmodified Panamera S E-Hybrid production cars, each carrying three to four people, with the climate control system activated and accelerating up to 230 km/h (143 mph) on the highway section of the route. mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5 Powertrain.

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. mph) in just 8.5 The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength.

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Porsche introduces Panamera Sport Turismo plug-in hybrid; high-power flagship delivers 680 hp and 0-60 in 3.2s

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The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is available to order now and is expected to reach US dealers in Spring of 2018. miles) and a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) when driven solely using electric power. The top track speed is 192 mph (309 km/h). In this case, the spoiler helps to minimize wind noise.

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