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BMW launches Gen2 X5 PHEV in US: X5 xDrive45e

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0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 The prodigious amount of torque also allows for a factory-installed optional trailer hitch (rated for 7,200 lbs. Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Electric-only driving may be experienced at speeds up to 68 mph in this mode. seconds, 1.2 of towing).

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Both vehicles were first tested without Lightning’s hydraulic hybrid system to provide a baseline with which to compare the results with the hybrid system installed. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 The essence is to replace a diesel-powered GMC 4500 shuttle with gasoline Ford E450s upfitted with the Lightning Hybrids system.

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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Unlike a conventional electric vehicle, which requires a number of hours to recharge, the 175-liter hydrogen tank system can be filled in less than four minutes—similar to the time it takes to refill a tank of gasoline or diesel in a vehicle with a traditional internal combustion engine. Depending on wheelbase, the H350 provides 10.5

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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This makes it possible to assemble a machine that, depending on the version, can continuously provide an output of 6 kW and torque of 60 N·m, all in the installation space of a conventional starter alternator. Using a belt drive means that up to 150 N·m can be transmitted to the crankshaft.

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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 Its combustion principle makes the V6 gasoline engine especially efficient. When the gasoline engine is being driven with restraint, the AVS deactivates cylinders 2 3, 5 and 8 by closing their intake and exhaust valves. mph) takes 4.9 through 99.4

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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meter external length of the F 800 Style, all of the components of the vehicle’s alternative drives are installed in a space-saving manner in the engine compartment and the gaps within the chassis. Each of the drive systems takes up comparatively little space for the installation. F800 Plug-in Hybrid, Gasoline. Within the 4.75-meter

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New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014.

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