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

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BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. 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.

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

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The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3

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An Overview of Jeep’s Current Vehicle Lineup

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon The Rubicon brags to have one of the most powerful engines in the market: a 6.4L It can take you from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds and can go a quarter of a mile in about 13 seconds. It sports an impressive 375 horsepower and 470 pounds of torque, on- and off-road. It sports a 5.7L

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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Notably, that engine – a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre He said: “What we are feeling is that there are people who still want some electrification to drive around in the city for five, 10 or 15 miles (8, 16 or 24km) on electric power but still have the sports car smell, feel and noise when you get out onto the autoroute.”

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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The evR-450 electric supercar is Varley’s first vehicle showcasing leading electric drive technology engineered and manufactured in Australia. A hand-built sports car, the evR-450 is developed on a race-proven aluminum monocoque chassis and powered by an all-electric AC driveline and lithium-ion battery pack and power electronics.

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

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Alongside BMW TwinPower Turbo technology for combustion engines, intelligent lightweight design and optimized aerodynamics, BMW eDrive technology is therefore one of the most important elements in the EfficientDynamics strategy designed to increase power and further reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Engine (Cyl. / Motor (kW).

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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The BMW eDrive system’s electric motor has an output of 95 hp (70 kW) and offers maximum torque of 184 lb-ft (250 N·m), while the 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo combustion engine with its 2.0-liter The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO 2 emissions of the BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km (NEDC). BMW eDrive.

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