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BMW brand’s first production PHEV: the BMW X5 xDrive40e

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The first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand is a Sports Activity Vehicle: the BMW X5 xDrive40e. liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3 liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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These soon will be followed by the S 500 Plug-In HYBRID—the first S-Class with a fuel consumption lower than 4l/100 km (59 mpg US). mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). or 42 mpg US) makes it the world’s most economical V6 diesel and puts it on a par with the previous four-cylinder S 250 CDI model. mpg US)—0.7

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. mpg, or 28%, with an average annual improvement of about 0.5 mpg per year. percentage points to a record 12% of all production.

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

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l/100 km [147 – 157 mpg US] in the WLTP cycle; combined electric power consumption of 30.1 – 28.9 Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 kWh of usable energy.

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Would You Rather? Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4

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With the standard engine, each model should reach 60 mph in about 8 seconds. However, the resulting MPG victory will typically come down to who is doing the driving. Without all-wheel drive, the Toyota nabs 27 city/35 highway whereas the Honda manages 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway.

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

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Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The eMO study. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The four-door coupé brings the show car design of the prologue studies ( earlier post ) to production. mpg US), corresponding to 154 grams CO 2 per kilometer (247.8 mpg US) in the NEDC, corresponding to 142 grams CO 2 per kilometer (228.5 The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. TDI (diesel) engine.

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