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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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ft) long Audi R8 e-tron is recognizable by its unique lighting solutions on the air inlets, front apron and sideblades. Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. Earlier post.) R8 Overview. Visually, the 4.40

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Introduces the e-tron Electric Sports Car Concept

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seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. A high voltage charge (400 volts, 63 amperes) reduces this to just around 2.5 All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 The grille, with its LED reflector high-intensity headlights, C-shaped daytime running lights and fog lights did not present as massive as front ends found on other trucks. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 LifeDrive and light weight.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 The NX had minimal body leans sweeping corners at 55-65 mph as the AWD kept handling manageable and predictable. The 2022 design on both models begins with a new front end featuring daytime running lights that now sit above the LED headlights. NX 350h AWD. seconds, which is 1.5

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