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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The range has more than doubled compared with the previous model. The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph).

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive—the top model in the range—(combined power consumption according to WLTP: 20.6 - 18.2

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) is now available to order and will arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2023. The range has more than doubled compared with the previous model. S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles. These handsome crossover SUVs might not be able to cruise for 7 hours on the highway, like the 500-mile-range Lucid Air. The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (European model shown) The new form of turbocharging guarantees spontaneous throttle response across the entire rpm range to deliver an even more dynamic driving experience. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG).

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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

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Chevrolet has sold 100,000 Volts in the US since the plug-in’s introduction. Since sales of the Chevrolet Volt began, owners have driven almost 1.5 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles. Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). kWh/100 km, CO 2 emissions combined 75–72 g/km), torque of 700 N·m, and electric range of up to 43 kilometers (26.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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