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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 The B-cycle combustion process (a modified Miller cycle, earlier post ), which is designed specifically for part load, makes the V6 gasoline engine particularly efficient. TDI (diesel) engine. TDI to an eight-speed tiptronic.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Power consumption of the standard i7 xDrive60 is 19.6 – 18.4 VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. mph), the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls in idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. Shortly after the market introduction in September, a gasoline unit, followed also by a plug-in hybrid model, will join the lineup.

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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. This reduces to 2.5%

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Drive Mode Select is an all-new feature on Sequoia offering different driving modes depending upon driver preference, and it includes standard settings Eco, Normal and Sport. Earlier post.)

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BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

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Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 5” represents the maximum time in seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds) in future car models. “4” l/100 km, or 118 mpg US.

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