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Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid

The second generation of the Prius plug-in takes the company a further step in the direction of reducing CO2 fleet emissions. In the further development of the Prius, Toyota took into account change requests from customers who were able to gain experience with the first generation of the Prius plug-in. The fourth generation - for the first time with a solar roof The new Prius combines two technical world premieres: A solar roof to extend the range has been developed, as has a heat pump that air-conditioners the passenger compartment before starting the journey. The… Continue readingToyota Prius plug-in hybrid

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Jaguar - The cat starts purring

Jaguar signals the entry into electric mobility. Jaguar presents the new I-Pace Concept at the LA Auto Show. Jaguar puts a 4,67 m long and 1,89 m wide electric car on the catwalk in the form of an SUV. With the help of a 50kW direct current connection, the battery should be charged up to 90% within 80 minutes and 120% within 100 minutes according to Jaguar. The market launch is scheduled for 2018. Technical details With two electric motors ... Continue readingJaguar - The cat starts purring

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron in a practical test

With the Sportback e-tron, Audi is bringing what it claims to be the first Audi model with a plug-in hybrid drive. The well-known 1.4 TSFI engine, which has an output of 110 kW (150 hp), is combined with an electric motor that produces 75 kW. When coupled, this gives a system output of 150 kW (204 hp) for a sporty driving style. The electric motor is fed by a lithium-ion battery with 8,8 kWh, which was installed under the rear seat bench. Audi states that the charging time at a 380 V three-phase connection is just over 2 hours. ... Continue readingAudi A3 Sportback e-tron in a practical test

Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 - T8 Twin Engine R-Design

An interior like in a living room: This is what the Senior Vice President of the design department promises: “It's light and cozy like in a Swedish living room. You'll feel so comfortable here that you won't even want to get out of the car. ”What distinguishes the Volvo XC90 and what sets it apart from the competition in the luxury class? The twin model designation marks a trend in the luxury class of heavy SUVs: the front axle is supported by a heavily charged four-cylinder ... Continue readingVolvo XC90 - T8 Twin Engine R-Design

Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

The plug-in hybrid with a system output of 340 kW (462 hp) has a purely electric range of 50 km and, according to the manufacturer, consumes 2,5 l / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 56 g / km. With its new plug-in hybrid, Porsche is using the strategy of the 918 Spyder: the fastest production vehicle that ever lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The 652 kW (887 hp) hybrid Spyder conquered the legendary race track in 6 minutes 57 seconds; mainly thanks to the additional thrust from two electric motors. This strategy is now also in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid ... Continue readingPorsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

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Start-up Sono Motors presents bidirectional charging system

A German electric car start-up company presents the Sion project car. The Munich-based company Sono Motors GmbH presented the solar car called Sion on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform at the beginning of August 2016. The Sion solar mobile is currently in the study status, i.e. in the development phase. With the help of crowdfunding financing, funds amounting to 260.480 euros could be raised and the development continued. A prototype currently exists and, according to the manufacturer, three vehicles that are eligible for approval are to be used as ... Continue readingStart-up Sono Motors presents bidirectional charging system

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