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Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid: Plug-In Porsche Due 2014?

Green Car Reports

Porsche already offers a hybrid variant of its sports SUV, the Cayenne, but it's more about stemming the car's massive thirst than it is a truly green vehicle. A plug-in hybrid version coinciding with a mid-cycle update around 2014 could offer a much more gas-sipping option, however.

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BMW to showcase 4 production plug-in hybrids at IAA in Frankfurt; new 225xe

Green Car Congress

BMW is using the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt to showcase four production BMW brand plug-in hybrid models from different vehicle segments—one newly announced. BMW eDrive is the new drive system technology used in all the electrically powered vehicles from BMW i and the plug-in hybrid models from BMW. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

Also part of the line-up at the BMW stand will be the new BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the BMW M550i xDrive, and the BMW 6 Series model range. The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO 2 emissions of the BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km (NEDC). Globally, there are six, with two additional models in China).

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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 The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. kWh of usable energy.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

Green Car Congress

BMW presented the extensively updated new editions of its Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment. The refreshed drive system line-up includes new combustion engines, a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system for the BMW X5 xDrive50e and 48V mild hybrid technology for all other models.

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Lotus is the latest automaker to fall for extended-range plug-in hybrids

Baua Electric

And now Lotus is abandoning its strategy to become an all-electric brand by 2028 and shifting over to extended-range plug-in hybrid models starting in 2026. Lotus , has been mixing in some “lifestyle” EVs, including an SUV, to its sports-car lineup, but has struggled to meet its volume targets, Automotive News Europe reports.

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EVs at last! VW finally goes wild for electric cars in Australia, with the ID. Buzz GTX hot MPV the headline act

EV Central

The single motor rear-wheel-drive ID. It sports an 80kW/134Nm front motor and lusty 210kW/560Nm rear motor, combining for a VW Golf R-bettering 250kW and proper wallops of torque. These Buzz GTXs tip the scales at 2500kg, so once the family’s on-board with luggage, those motors need to shift three tonnes of mass.

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