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

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liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. kWh of usable energy.

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Charged Up: The 2024 Dodge Charger is Finally Here

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Range is listed at 317 miles for the R/T and 260 for the Scat Pack. second quarter-mile run for the Scat Pack. As with other Dodge/Stellantis performance vehicles, Performance Pages that give in-depth info via the infotainment system will be available. Charging should take 6.8 hours from 5 percent to 80 on a Level 2 AC (5.4

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BMW’s 2021 luxury sedan, the 745e PHEV, comes with 16 pure-electric miles

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The PHEV’s exterior retains the regular 745’s Adaptive LED headlights with Adaptive LED brake lights, enormous front grilles and massive dual-exit exhaust outlets, a panoramic sunroof, fender vents and standard 18” wheels. Using electric power only, the car will take you 16 miles before the 12.0kWh Lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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Exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spiral-shaped paths to the turbine wheel. This reduces exhaust back-pressure at low engine rpm, allowing the energy of the exhaust gas pulses to be utilized as efficiently as possible. Speed Limit Info.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 kWh battery pack alone power alone, and with a potential combined maximum range of around 600 miles (966 km). TDI complies with the Euro 6 exhaust gas standard. Active Info Display.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter l/100 km), and the all-electric range is more than 53 miles (85 km). The new converter raises the MiEV system to 700 volts and helps to further improve energy output and efficiency from both the electric motor as well as the generator.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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