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

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Conventional cooling systems, which only cool with air or indirectly cool the entire battery pack with water, quickly reach their limits—especially as the requirements continue to increase due to increasingly energy-dense cells. On the test bench, prototypes of the battery have already successfully completed countless test miles.

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Toyota doubles the electric range in the new version of Prius PHEV with 8.8 kWh pack

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Toyota expects the Prius Prime’s manufacturer-estimated 120 or above MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) to be the highest MPGe rating of any current plug-in hybrid. kWh battery pack, to offer an estimated 22 miles (35.4 The biggest difference is that the Prius Prime can be plugged in at home to recharge its larger 8.8kWh battery pack.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. kWh battery is 13 kilometers (8 miles).

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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In a switchable EV mode, the new Lexus full hybrid can drive for up to one mile (1.6 Combined with a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, the adoption of the Atkinson Cycle offers significant gains in fuel efficiency and the reduction of emissions. km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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This two row SUV has all the on-road ride comfort expected from a Grand Cherokee with the ability go up-to 25 miles on electricity. But when including the electric range of 25 miles, the city and highway combined number is 56 MPGe. hours to fully recharge the battery. miles of all-electricity and 18.2 But on a 38.7-mile

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