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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The range has more than doubled compared with the previous model. The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph).

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New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. The diesel engines will thus cover an output range from 85 kW (116 hp) to 150 kW (204 hp).

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

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Compared with its predecessor, the all-electric range has increased significantly to now around 60 km (37 miles). The increase in range has been achieved by improving the new Golf’s aerodynamics and by managing to boost the energy capacity of the battery by 50% to 13 kWh. Improved comfort and dynamics.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd. Click to enlarge.

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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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In the wide rpm range from 1,370 to 4,500 revolutions per minute, it develops a maximum torque of 500 N·m (368.8 With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph), the Q8 can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off when the driver lets off the accelerator.

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

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Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).

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