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Volkswagen to introduce Touareg R plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm 3 V6 turbocharged gasoline engine (250 kW/340 PS), the electric drive motor (100kW/136 PS) and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1 When the battery is sufficiently charged, the new SUV starts in electric E-MODE for zero emissions.

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MINI Cooper SE EV making show debut at IAA; MINI boosts electric range of Countryman PHEV up to 35 miles

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The new MINI Cooper SE electric vehicle (fuel consumption combined: 0.0 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 16.8 – 14.8 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 13.9 – 13.5 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 13.9 – 13.5 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest.

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VW Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake available with plug-in hybrid drive

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The Arteon PHEV models offer electric ranges of up to 59 kilometers (37 miles) (hatchback) and 57 kilometers (35 miles) (Shooting Brake). When using the electric motor, the two new Arteon models can drive at speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). seconds and reach a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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SEAT continues to expand its range of electrified vehicles, as the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID enters production this week. With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID’s plug-in hybrid system mates a 1.4

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New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

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BMW is increasing the efficiency and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. The top speed of both models is 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). kWh/100 km (electric). l/100 km, electricity consumption 18.7–17.7 l/100 km, electricity consumption 18.7–17.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class.

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