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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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The lithium-ion battery stores enough power for about 50 kilometers (31.1 A lithium-ion battery positioned safely beneath the luggage compartment floor serves as the storage unit. mph) takes 4.9 The lithium-ion battery beneath the luggage compartment floor stores 14.1 through 99.4

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

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 Both allow pre-entry climate control of the interior not only in summer but also in winter. The top speed in e-mode has been raised from 130 km/h (81 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph). kWh of energy.

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Porsche introducing first plug-in hybrid with second generation of the Panamera

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Electricity is stored in a newly developed lithium-ion battery, which at 9.4 The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation. The Panamera S E-hybrid is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.2 The car’s top track speed is 167 mph (269 km/h).

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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 to arrive in US showrooms in March 2012

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The drive system generates combined output of 335 hp (DIN) (250 kW) a with maximum torque of 330 lb-ft (447 N·m); allows the car to be driven on electric power alone up to 37 mph (60 km/h); and accelerates the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). Under the hood.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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The high-voltage battery stores up to 95 kWh of energy and can recover up to 30% of energy used to drive the vehicle during regenerative braking applications. While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 With a wheelbase that stretches 115.3

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New 8th-generation Audi A6 features 48V mild hybrid system as standard

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In Audi’s new mild-hybrid technology, a belt alternator starter (BAS) works together with a lithium-ion battery. mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. Up to seven drivers can store their preferred settings in individual user profiles and set up to 400 parameters. g/mi)) is a 3.0 The bottom 8.6-inch

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