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

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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 It is also the first BMW M model to feature Integral Active Steering, also part of standard specification. Parking Assistant Plus is also included as standard.

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

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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. BMW brand plug-in hybrids.

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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. As in all the other models in the new BMW 5 Series line-up, the navigation, telephone, entertainment and vehicle functions grouped within the standard high-resolution 10.25-inch

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

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They don’t draw quite so much unwanted attention from the authorities issuing speeding tickets and are typically more practical than something that wears its sporting intentions on its sleeve. liter V8 in a plug-in hybrid format. Many hardcore driving enthusiasts appreciate the unassuming performance sedan.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

Clean Fleet Report

Like every hybrid Prius since 1997, the Corvette doesn’t need to plug in, but refills the battery either through regenerative braking or, if you decide to lift, from coasting, or directly from the engine. It sports wide 275/30 20-inch tires in front and 3345/25 21-inchers in the rear.

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Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more

Baua Electric

It can recharge in just one hour via a standard wall outlet, in 3+ hours depending on your connected solar panel, or in 8+ hours directly plugged into your car with the adapter. This Greenworks pressure washer comes equipped with a 14A TruBrushless motor that generates 3,000 PSI at a 2.0 GPM flow rate.

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