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Audi SQ7 features new V8 TDI, 48V system, electric compressor

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Audi is introducing a diesel-engined S model to its Q7 model line. mph) (governed). mph) (governed). Audi engineers will present a paper on the new V8 TDI at the upcoming Vienna Motor Symposium in April. The V8 engine has a displacement of 3,956 cc. The newly developed 4.0-liter seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155.3

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. L TSI EA888 Gen 3, the new B-Cycle engine delivers about an 8% improvement in efficiency.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Power and Range The XC60 Recharge PHEV combines a turbocharged and supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 312 horsepower (hp) and an 18.8-kilowatt Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The Volt could also be called a plug-in series hybrid, depending upon your taxonomic preference.). (The by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

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Charging the batteries on a 230-volt outlet takes about seven hours. The City of Lisbon used the Canter E-Cell for the disposal of vegetation and waste; the City of Porto used it as a collection vehicle for recyclables; the City of Sintra for forest management; and the cities of Abrantes and Cascais likewise for landscape maintenance.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. An engine now augmented by electric drive. Smooth Performer.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) The system defaults to Normal when restarting the engine if you have been in Sport mode, otherwise it remains in the last mode setting. If you opt for the Sonata with the gasoline-only engine, there are 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options.

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