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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). liters per 100 kilometers (62 mpg US) in the EU test cycle, and CO 2 emissions of 90 grams per kilometer—new benchmarks in this vehicle category.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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SAE Publishes Revised J1711 Standard to Measure Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Economy of Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

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There are two basic exhaust emissions and fuel economy tests described in J1711. The other test begins with a fully charged RESS for capturing CD operating modes for PHEVs: the Full Charge Test (FCT). The CST is administered to all HEVs, including PHEVs; the FCT is administered to only PHEVs. Earlier post.)

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. lb-ft) of system torque.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Global annual sales of all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are forecast to quadruple within three years from 218,000 in 2015 to 893,000 in 2018. By 2022, PHEV sales are predicted to climb to almost 3.3 l/100 km (147 mpg US) and combined cycle electrical consumption as low as 12.2 CO 2 emissions (combined), g/km.

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