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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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Audi is expanding the engine line-up for its luxury SUV, the Q8—as well as its roll-out of its 48V mild hybrid system ( earlier post )—by adding two V6 engine versions. All engines in the Audi Q8 work in conjunction with the 48V mild hybrid system, which can reduce consumption by up to 0.7

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. This enables further reduced fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at low engine speeds. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models. All of the engines now link up with the likewise new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, complete with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel.

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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C-MAX Hybrid, however, returns the same fuel economy whether driving cross-country or across the city—resulting mostly from a growing list of Ford innovations that have helped the vehicle to deliver metrics such as a top speed of up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in EV mode. —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The Mazda CX-60 powertrain line-up features three new engines: the e-Skyactiv G PHEV unit and two straight-six engines: a 3.3 liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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First VW Polo BlueMotion to have gasoline-fueled TSI technology; new 3-cylinder engine, 57 mpg

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Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 TSI engine. Earlier post.) liters to 4.1 Click to enlarge.

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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Peugeot is introducing gasoline plug-in hybrid systems for the Peugeot 3008 and 508 and 508 SW engines. The HYBRID engine and the HYBRID4 (four-wheel-drive) engine will be available for the second quarter of 2019. The electric drive can reach 135km/h (84 mph) before the combustion engine takes over.

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