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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb?ft) The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. In addition to a superlative driving experience with a total torque of 700 Nm, available from as low as 1400 rpm, the new plug-in diesel hybrids will offer added comfort.

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

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Low-profile, laser-applied powder-metal intake valve seats enhance the intake port efficiency and allow maximum coolant flow close to the spark plug. The exhaust valves’ shape has also been optimized to enhance cooling performance. This also contributes to cylinder head reliability and operating efficiency.

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

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The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models. 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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Redesigned Mercedes-AMG GLC is emblem’s first efficiency hybrid crossover

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litre four-cylinder engine with an electrical exhaust fuel turbocharger. The GLC 43 hurries up from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 Mercedes mentioned the M139l engine is the one manufacturing engine on the earth turbocharged with an electrical exhaust fuel turbocharger. The GLC 43 gentle hybrid is powered via an AMG hand-built 2.0-litre

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

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liter four-cylinder engine with an electrical exhaust fuel turbocharger. The GLC 43 hurries up from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 Mercedes mentioned the M139l engine is the one manufacturing engine on this planet turbocharged with an electrical exhaust fuel turbocharger. The GLC 63 S E Efficiency pairs an AMG 2.0-liter

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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Equipped with a plug-in hybrid system from the super-efficient XL1 ( earlier post ), the four-seater based on the up! All new Volkswagen vehicles are configured to accept alternative drive systems as well as conventional ones, making installation of the compact XL1 plug-in hybrid system in the twin up! Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins'

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