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Two new V6 engines with 48V mild hybrid system for Audi Q8; gasoline and diesel

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With the turbocharged gasoline engine, the Audi Q8 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The 48V mild-hybrid system features a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter (BAS) that supplies the 48 V main electrical system of the SUV coupe with electricity. Its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3

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New Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTD and GTE; gasoline, diesel and PHEV

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The Golf GTE’s plug-in hybrid drive is made up of a TSI four-cylinder unit (EA211 TSI) generating 110 kW (150 PS), an electric motor with an output of 85 kW (115 PS), a 6-speed DSG gearbox and a new lithium-ion battery. The Golf GTE can be driven at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) in all-electric mode.

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Volkswagen to introduce Touareg R plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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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 When the battery is sufficiently charged, the new SUV starts in electric E-MODE for zero emissions.

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SEAT large SUV Tarraco e-HYBRID PHEV enters production

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With a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery back, it can also travel for up to 49 km (58km in NEDC) (30 and 36 miles, respectively) in all-electric mode. And when using both electric and gasoline engines, the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID can reach up to 730 km (454 miles). The SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID’s plug-in hybrid system mates a 1.4

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VW Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake available with plug-in hybrid drive

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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. seconds and reach a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). Both Arteon models accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 7.8

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New Honda Jazz to be sold across Europe with standard hybrid powertrain

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liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit. seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). Engine Drive: the gasoline engine is connected directly to the wheels via a lock-up clutch.

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Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems

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Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Compared with other gasoline engines, the intake valves of the 1.5 Chargers of this kind combined with gasoline engines are usually found only in high-performance cars. l/100 km (49 mpg US).