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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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The all-new SUV is rooted in a modern body-on-frame chassis with a fully boxed frame that shares architecture with the all-new Tundra and all-new global Land Cruiser (which shares its platform with the Lexus LX). 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro.

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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 gasoline engine’s nominal output of 230 kW/313 hp represents an increase of 20 kW/27 hp on the unit it replaces.

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VW stages global launch for third generation of Beetle; for the US, two gasoline and one diesel engines

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Volkswagen staged the global debut of the third generation of its iconic Beetle simultaneously in Shanghai, Berlin and New York. gasoline five cylinder; the 2.0L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine. TSI turbocharged gasoline models, while a 6-speed manual will come standard. The 225 km/h (140 mph) Beetle 2.0

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. 0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. cubic feet less than the standard X5. Electric – This electric only mode can be used at speeds up to 84 mph.

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Ford introduces new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX with standard Start-Stop on new EcoBoost and diesel engines

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The models offer significantly improved CO 2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost gasoline and 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine with 150 PS (110 kW) and 182 PS (134 kW), and also will be offered with Ford’s new 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. and Russia.