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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. To make the plug-in technology viable for buyers in the US and China, Volvo notes , it needs to feature a gasoline engine. Recharging time varies with the current. and Russia.
Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. motor alone until the battery needs recharging. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012.
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liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit. seconds and on to a maximum speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). Engine Drive: the gasoline engine is connected directly to the wheels via a lock-up clutch. 100km (49 mpg US) (WLTP) on the Crosstar.
liter gasoline powered Ray CUV, which went on sale in Korea last month. Although the Ray EV weighs 187 kg more than the gasoline model, the electric motor’s generous torque—167 N·m (123 lb-ft), an increase of 77%—ensures responsive performance. seconds), while top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).
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As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1
V6 gasoline engine producing 380 PS (375 hp, 280 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) of torque and a Formula 1-inspired hybrid boost system with a steering-wheel-mounted button for on-demand acceleration. Mounted in an aluminum chassis structure, the powertrain delivers 0-62 mph acceleration in 4.4 Click to enlarge.
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The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. Kia’s mild hybrid system will enable a car to be driven in an electric-only mode at low speeds and when cruising, while the battery is recharged under deceleration at all speeds.
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An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. GM Europe is analyzing the requirements of a recharging infrastructure for plug-in electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain. Earlier post.) Chevrolet Spark.
The 125 kW/170 hp hybrid synchronous electric motor accelerates the BMW i3 (94 Ah) from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 The BMW i3 (94 Ah) completes the 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 7.3 seconds, hitting 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.8 seconds, making this BMW i3 the sportiest and, with electricity consumption of 12.6 At a rate of 2.8
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75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with an all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter
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