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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. I-6 six-cylinder engine with 367 hp from the current generation of Mercedes-Benz engines.
is developing a prototype 10 kW Free Piston Engine Linear Generator (FPEG) featuring a thin and compact build, high efficiency and high fuel flexibility. Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). A team at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.
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The plug-in hybrid is available to order, in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at €123,736 (US$146,000). 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 all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. 3 engine in the Volkswagen Group.). liter Gen 3 engine. 2018 VW Tiguan.
Volkswagen’s new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake are available in Europe as plug-in hybrid models. When using the electric motor, the two new Arteon models can drive at speeds up to 130 km/h (81 mph). At higher speeds, the efficient four-cylinder TSI engine (turbocharged gasoline engine) is activated.
a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, has selected Mesa, AZ, for its US assembly facility and engineering technical center. The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant. ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. , million residents.
The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5
Volkswagen has premiered the new Tiguan, now available with a plug-in hybrid drive option for select markets (not including the US), the Tiguan eHybrid. Volkswagen’s use of twin dosing now ensures that the turbo diesel engines (TDI) in the Tiguan are among the cleanest combustion engines in the world. Earlier post.).
The new BMW 330e and 330e xDrive Sedans utilize an intelligently controlled powertrain consisting of an electric motor, a high voltage battery pack and an internal combustion gasoline engine to enhance the performance driving experience of the 3 Series. The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6
liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The combustion engine responds even more spontaneously to accelerator pedal input, while the overall driving experience is more dynamic. The engine uses a combination of direct gasoline injection and intake manifold injection for mixture formation.
The electricity is provided by two generators, each of which is driven by a 16-cylinder diesel engine with an output of approximately 1,700 kW. The truck has a maximum speed of 64 km/h (40 mph) when empty. These companies also want their transport vehicles to be available around the clock so that they can be as productive as possible.
Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph. Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the Volvo I-Torque.
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Available in a choice of 3 lengths (XS: 4.60 Maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) in all drive modes (Eco, Normal, Power). Two energy recovery modes under braking are available: Standard for a feel close to that of a conventional engine vehicle, Enhanced for increased deceleration when releasing the accelerator pedal.
liter V6 engine produces up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft (649 N·m) of torque. With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. The new, base twin-turbo 3.5-liter The lateral control arm provides increased lateral rigidity.
At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 5.7 BMW has unveiled its new BMW X1. All-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30. l/100 km [32.6 – 36.2
The GMC HUMMER EV truck will showcase the GMC brand’s design and engineering and will feature 1,000 horsepower; 11,500 lb-ft (15,592 N·m) of torque; and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Initial availability is slated for Fall 2021.
At very low engine speeds and thus correspondingly low exhaust gas energy at the turbocharger, the bypass valve closes and the air is routed to the electric compressor. mph) in sixth gear is reduced from 13.7 lb-ft) is available between 1,250 and 2,000 rpm. mph) is reached in roughly four seconds. Click to enlarge.
The car will be available across Europe in summer 2020, with prices starting in Germany from €22,000 for the Jazz and €26,250 for the Crosstar variant. The e:HEV system is newly developed for Jazz and engineered to deliver an enjoyable driving experience. seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph).
All-wheel drive GTX version is available for the three-row ID. Buzz increases the top speed to an electronically limited 99 mph, up from the two-row’s 90 mph. On the D-pillar, air “vents” recall the original Bus’s rear-engine cooling slots. Buzz at launch, with about 330 hp and dual motors. Outside, the ID.
The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8 seconds), with a top speed (electronically limited) of 180 km/h [112 mph]. Market launch will begin in China later in 2020.
Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). These enhancements are achieved without impacting the vehicles’ electric range. seconds (Sedan).
The layout with the combustion engine at the front and Electric Drive Unit on the rear axle offers numerous advantages. In addition, electrification helps to maintain or even exceed today’s high AMG performance level in the future, even with smaller combustion engines. Electric power always available. 13,500 rpm.
In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5 TSI Evo”—a 110 kW/150 PS four-cylinder engine with variable Active Cylinder Management (ACT). With its 9.2-inch
BMW is also optimizing the efficiency of the new BMW 740d xDrive available in European markets (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.1 liters/100 km [35 – 39 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 178 – 160 g/km in the WLTP cycle), with a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine boosted by 48V mild hybrid technology. The combustion engine is a 3.0-liter
At market introduction the coupé will be available with either a 3.0 TDI (diesel) engine. With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 lb-ft) of torque.
The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. This enables the BMW i5 M60 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8
Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. Final EPA-estimated ratings will be available later in this year.). liter Atkinson cycle hybrid engine and electronic continuously variable transmission.
Introduced in September, the Proterra ZX5 features the most energy storage and longest drive range of any 40-foot electric bus available in North America today. The DuoPower drivetrain delivers nearly twice the horsepower and five times better fuel efficiency than a standard diesel engine.
Maximum speed is 75 mph. Emissions and substitution data is a key output of this project and will be available to RSSB. The technology is one of the 30 winners of the latest round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition announced by the Transport Secretary.
The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm 3 V6 turbocharged gasoline engine (250 kW/340 PS), the electric drive motor (100kW/136 PS) and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1 Volkswagen will introduce the new Touareg R with a plug-in hybrid drive at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020).
Covered by 11 patents and four publications, the development of Ultium energy recovery traces its inception back to GM’s first EV, the EV1, in the late 1990s, when GM engineers first developed an EV heat pump. Ultium energy recovery is available on all current Ultium vehicles and planned for future Ultium vehicles.
The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. V6 TDI engine delivers 255 kW (347 hp) and 700 N·m (516.3 The V6 diesel accelerates the sports SUV to highway speed in 5.1
liter turbocharged direct injection engine (EA888 evo4). The four-cylinder engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. A 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) is optionally available. The Golf GTD engine delivers maximum torque of 400 N·m even at very low engine speeds.
The Badger is engineered to deliver 980 lb-ft (1,330 N·m) of torque, 906 peak HP and 455 continuous HP. The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell.
Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph.
Key atributes of the e-Golf are its design for “everyday practicality, just like every other Golf” and its engineering for large-scale production. The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4 Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph (140 km/h). Power output.
Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.
The i-FORCE MAX powertrain features a unique motor generator within the bell housing between the twin-turbo engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. With available Load-Leveling Rear Height Control Air Suspension and Adaptive Variable Suspension, settings expand to include Comfort, Sport S+ and Custom. In addition to the TSS 2.5
When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 of torque, with the standard all-wheel-drive variation targeting quicker times to 60 mph than the base Porsche Macan series. The GT is targeting 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Macan Turbo. Internal space.
—Al Oppenheiser, GMC HUMMER EV chief engineer. Highlights of available features include: Segment-Exclusive 4 Wheel Steer featuring CrabWalk — a feature that allows the rear wheels and front wheels to steer at the same angle at low speeds, enabling diagonal movement of the vehicle, for even greater maneuverability on challenging terrain.
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