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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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All-electric driving is supported to a top speed of up to 130 km/h (81 mph). kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged from an external power source. mph), the system gives the driver a visual warning. With its Steering Pilot subfunction, it can also keep the E-Class in lane up to speeds of 210 km/h (130 mph).

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 kWh Li poly pack. EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Maximum EV speed (mph). Click to enlarge.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack (with 84 pouch-style cells courtesy of SK Innovation ) that’s laser-welded behind two racy sport seats. Because the front wheels are driven independently, the car can travel 26 kilometers (16 miles) on electricity alone, at speeds up to 135 km/h (83 mph). It can accelerate to 60 mph in about 2.0

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept. lb-ft) of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (138.4

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage Li-ion battery pack (except from the component cells, which are sourced externally) were developed internally by the BMW Group under its eDrive program. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. Range extender.

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