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BMW applies N20 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo with Auto Start/Stop to the X3; ECO PRO mode

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BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. With the anticipated fuel economy ratings at the end of the EPA test cycle, BMW projects that the X3 will be the most fuel-efficient gasoline powered BMW SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) sold in the US to date. Click to enlarge. The N20 was first introduced in Z4, 528i, and all-new 328i.

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Volvo Cars launches new S60 sports sedan; first Volvo car made in US; two PHEV models coming

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Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s new—and first—US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. Volvo’s proven T5 and T6 gasoline engines will be available at launch. The new Charleston plant was officially inaugurated concurrent with the reveal of the S60.

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News: 2028 Scout Motors – The Big Reveal

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for the world reveal of the all-new, all-electric Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. The Scout production center is still in the construction phase in Blythewood (near Columbia), South Carolina. Scout Traveler SUV Dual electric motors driving all four wheels Torque: 1,000 pound-feet/Horsepower: N/A 0-60 mph: 3.5

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

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With a total system output of 230 kW/313 hp generated by a four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, a synchronous electric motor integrated in the 8-speed Steptronic transmission, and a 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3

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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

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Anticipated demand from the auto industry—as well as solar-panel manufacturing and data centers—is leading utilities to forecast single-digit percentage growth every year through the end of the decade in some regions, according to report. But various studies suggest that, eventually, EVs will drive the long-term cost of electricity down.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. [Ed.

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BYD: U.S. surrounding regulations may just worth American citizens out of EVs

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Michael Robinet, govt director, consulting, at S&P World Mobility, mentioned the IRA is not going to support EV adoption charges as it doesn’t alternate “the relative cost of the EV,” one of the most largest components that leads American citizens to select gasoline-powered automobiles rather. is taking a unique manner. The post BYD: U.S.

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