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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

Green Car Congress

The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 BMW M GmbH is introducing its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9

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New AMG C63 S is a four-cylinder PHEV

EV Central

Even though the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is a plug-in hybrid with a turbo 2.0-litre Judged by the numbers – we’ll get to them in a moment – the all-new PHEV-powered version of AMG’s medium-size super-sedan is vastly superior to the model it replaces. litre four, it’s a guaranteed V8-crusher.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems.

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Next Gen Outlander PHEV teased

EV Info

Mitsubishi confirmed on Thursday this week that its next-generation version of the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is coming soon—bound for its home market of Japan by the end of the first quarter of 2022, and headed to the U.S. It’s the sixth consecutive year the car has topped the plug-in hybrid SUV charts. UK History.

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BMW’s 2021 luxury sedan, the 745e PHEV, comes with 16 pure-electric miles

Current EV

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO To attract new customers, BMW has been offering plug-in hybrid versions of all of its models. They added an integrated electric motor to the 745’s 6-cylinder combustion engine a year ago, creating the 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid. The hybrid achieves 0 to 60mph in 4.9 Top speed is 130mph.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

Green Car Congress

A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid. The new Passat is the third plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen, after the XL1 and Golf GTE.

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Buyer’s Guide: Why EVs Are Great For Students

Clean Fleet Report

The affordable choices in used EVs and PHEVs continues to grow. Before your student heads back to school, check out these four options in used EVs (we’ve linked to recent Clean Fleet Report reviews of the vehicles for more info): Fiat 500e EV. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV. Why EVs Are Great For Students.

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