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

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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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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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Joining the G-Class in the 2025 model year will be this G 580 with EQ Technology—not, as had been speculated, the “EQG.” Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. In addition to the G 580 EQ’s Comfort, Sport, and Individual drive modes, a duo of Trail and Rock govern its off-road ability.

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

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It is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 liter unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimized oil separation process. kWh of usable energy.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

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The evR-450 electric supercar is Varley’s first vehicle showcasing leading electric drive technology engineered and manufactured in Australia. A hand-built sports car, the evR-450 is developed on a race-proven aluminum monocoque chassis and powered by an all-electric AC driveline and lithium-ion battery pack and power electronics.

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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

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It makes the G-Wagen a better off-roader, as I experienced during our first test drive of the G 580 with EQ Technology in southwestern France, just a couple of weeks ago. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 The electric G’s not just capable, it’s in many ways the most capable G-Class of them all.

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

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The BMW 530e iPerformance offers the full breadth of BMW 5 Series Advanced Driver Assistance systems and the latest technology introduced with the new 5 Series, combined with eDrive plug-in hybrid powertrain technology. seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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

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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. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 6.7 MAX eDRIVE allows the car to run on the electric drive system alone up to a speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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