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Peugeot L500 R Hybrid PHEV racing concept

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Peugeot has designed a new gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid racing concept: the L500 R Hybrid. Developed by Peugeot Sport teams, the 500-bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain features two electric motors (one front and one rear) plus a 270 hp gasoline engine, yielding peak torque of 730 N·m (538 lb-ft).

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Performance hybrid with innovative AMG concept. Mercedes-AMG has always stood for top performance and maximum driving dynamics.

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Porsche to unveil new full hybrid model at Geneva show

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Porsche AG will stage the world premiere of a parallel full hybrid model at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The world premiere in Geneva is being complemented by the 918 RSR hybrid racing car concept ( earlier post ), making its first public appearance in front of a European audience.

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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The first performance hybrid from Mercedes-AMG—AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE—is entering series production for the European market, drawing upon technologies from Formula 1. The concept includes a distinctive drive layout with an electric motor and battery on the rear axle as well as a high-performance battery developed in-house.

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Porsche lines up hybrid car for Geneva Motor Show

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The Geneva Motor Show will mark the world premiere of a parallel full hybrid model from Porsche. Porsche will use the event to introduce the RSR hybrid racing car concept to a European audience as well as its world premiere model. Not too much is known about the new debutant but what we do know [.].

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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