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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness. An electric motor around 1.6

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG.

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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When paired with the new i-FORCE MAX system, the result is a combined hybrid performance output of 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft (790 N·m) of torque. The exhaust valves’ shape has also been optimized to enhance cooling performance. During towing applications, the hybrid system provides additional power and torque.

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Mercedes-AMG Announces A Pair of Hybrid GLCs On The Horizon

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There has never been a performance hybrid model in AMG’s catalog until now, however, but that’s changing with the 2024 AMG GLC 43 and the 2025 GLC 63 S E Performance. The 43 gets a mild-hybrid system with a hand-built turbocharged 2.0-liter Mercedes-AMG promises a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 Mercedes-AMG promises a 0-60 mph time of 4.7

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. The 48-volt main electrical system includes an electric-powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Redesigned Mercedes-AMG GLC is emblem’s first efficiency hybrid crossover

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The GLC 43 gentle hybrid is powered via an AMG hand-built 2.0-litre litre four-cylinder engine with an electrical exhaust fuel turbocharger. The GLC 43 hurries up from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 The plug-in hybrid delivers a blended 671 hp and propels the crossover from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.4