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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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The new BMW X5 - Gen5 PHEV Technology The two models will be built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the US, the competence center for BMW X models, and their global launch gets underway in April 2023. The BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 Latest-generation six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Rounding out the propulsion options, the 2.5-liter

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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. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. kWh of usable energy.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. On the other hand, it is well known that in an internal combustion engine up to 35% of the energy developed by the fuel combustion is dissipated in the exhaust gases. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. 72 miles, with 35.3 Level 2 240V 3.5

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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 unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). 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.

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