Hyundai will start equipping its vehicles with
mild hybrid tech in 2017 with the first vehicle to get the green system likely to be the next generation Verna.
The A7's petrol and diesel engines are strong performers and, thanks to new
mild hybrid tech, the official economy figures are impressive.
Also, the speedo bears «Smart Hybrid» lettering highlighting
the mild hybrid tech the 2017 S - Cross employs.
And since the 1.6 - litre DDiS 320 diesel engine (was priced at Rs 11.66 lakh) has been discontinued, the updated S - Cross is expected to be priced more or less in the same range as there aren't many changes except for
the mild hybrid tech.
Later on, Volkswagen's 48 - volt
mild hybrid tech will join the range.
Edging over the arch rival Honda City (25.6 kmpl) by a good margin in terms of fuel efficiency, Ciaz SHVS is packed with 1.3 L DDiS
mild hybrid tech engine that develops max power of 89 bhp and peak torque of 200 Nm.
The company currently offers only
mild hybrid tech (SHVS) on the Ciaz and Ertiga in India.
Jaguar's new E-Pace SUV is also based on the same chassis architecture so it, too, could be in line for
the mild hybrid tech.
When AMG gets its hands on
mild hybrid tech the aim is more performance.
Beyond the bits you can see — like the new, if still subdued design language, with its matrix LED headlights, OLED rear light strip and subtle blisters over each wheelarch, and the fresh new cabin with a high - quality and ultra-tasteful feel, the A8's aluminium skin is virtually stretching to accommodate the new autonomous functions, active suspension,
mild hybrid tech and a new touchscreen - based cockpit.
Both feature 48V
mild hybrid tech.
That car will hold on to its six - cylinder power unit and is tipped to apply
mild hybrid tech with a 48V electrical system, which could support an electrically assisted turbocharger.
Not exact matches
When asked if one of the potential solutions on rotary
tech could be electrification, Fujiwara said, «All of our other internal combustion engines will have to have some form of electrification at some point -
mild hybrid or 48 - volt electrics» he said.
Whatever the engine, all U.S. - bound A8s are
mild hybrids using a 48 - volt electric system to not just improve gas mileage but to help power all the
tech.
Besides, the S - Cross is the most fuel - efficient offering in its segment, thanks to the new
mild -
hybrid tech that also assists its diesel engine as and when required.
Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V
mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth - generation Golf in 2019 (earlier post); new high -
tech diesel engines that will also be available as
hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine.
We will introduce a portfolio of electrified vehicles across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug - in
hybrid, and
mild hybrid cars and SUVs,» affirmed Jaguar — Land Rover boss Dr. Ralf Speth while speaking at the first JLR
Tech Fest in London, England.
Since it's going to be a non-diesel offering, we expect the new S60 to come with
mild -
hybrid tech with a petrol engine to compete against its diesel - powered rivals in India.
The price of the base variant has gone up by Rs 43,000, and it's primarily because of the addition of
mild -
hybrid (SHVS)
tech on the 1.3 - litre diesel engine.
The S - Cross facelift is powered by a 1.3 - litre diesel engine with Suzuki's
mild -
hybrid SHVS
tech.
The 48v
mild -
hybrid system adds an extra degree of mechanical complexity to the already hi -
tech model, but its been around for a while.
Audi has revealed the new A6 in full, complete with
mild hybrid engines, basic self - driving
tech and all the display screens you could ever realistically need
Mercedes - AMG E 50 4Matic Coupe will crown the all - new E-Class Coupe line - up, from late 2017, powered by the all - new M256 in - line six - cylinder gasoline engine with
mild -
hybrid tech.
The V6 will come standard with Ram's new eTorque
mild -
hybrid tech — the system ditches a conventional starter and alternator and puts a 48 - volt motor on the accessory drive.
The Creta, though, will not be Hyundai's first
mild hybrid, with the automaker expected to introduce the
tech in India under the hood of the all - new Verna following its launch in August this year.
The mid-cycle refresh isn't expected to bring new engines to the Creta, but it could bring
mild -
hybrid tech for improved fuel economy.
Refreshed Creta likely to launch next year; styling in line with SUV revealed in Brazil;
mild -
hybrid tech also expected.
cnet.com - The eighth - generation A6 packs
mild -
hybrid tech, three digital displays inside the cockpit and lots of new fun - to - drive bits.