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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid goes on sale; 84 mpg US

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liters/100 km (84 mpg US), which corresponds to 65 g CO 2 /km emissions. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the S 500 Plug-In can be externally recharged via the charging socket in the right side of the rear bumper. seconds, and the plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 33 km (20.5 l/100 km.).

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 Customers can use the myAudi app to manage charging and pre-entry climate control even before they set off. The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5 l/100 km (112.0–123.8

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 l/100 km) in the city, 45 mpg (5.22 l/100 km) on the highway and 42 mpg (5.6 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 km), and it can recharge in less than three hours with a level-two charger. l/100 km) combined. Car Finder.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 Like the S 560 e (combined fuel consumption 2.1

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Volvo Cars details more of the V60 diesel plug-in hybrid; 3 driver-selected driving modes

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The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form of an electric motor producing 70 hp (52 kW), which receives its power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. In Pure the car runs only on its electric motor as much as possible, with a range of up to 50 km (31 miles), depending on terrain, climate and driving style.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

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The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and helps with fuel efficiency, using a 48V lithium-ion battery that is replenished through regenerative braking. There is no plug on the F-Pace to recharge the mild hybrid system. mpg, which was a nice surprise for such a powerful engine.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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A 48V lithium-ion battery is replenished through regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. There is no plug on the Range Rover to recharge the battery. liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 19 mpg city/25 highway and 21 combined.

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