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OPEL ASTRA – NEW GENERATION OF PHEV MODELS

From Opel comes an improved version of the eighth generation Astra and will be offered with diesel and gasoline engines with two plug-in hybrid options.

The new Astra will use the platform recently introduced on the third generation Peugeot 308. Larger in size than its predecessor, the new Astra has a 13 mm longer wheelbase. The old grille was replaced with a black plate. New LED headlights have also been installed, which can be upgraded to Vauxhall’s Intellilux items.

Inside, the cabin has been redesigned. On the dashboard, there is a large central touch screen through which most functions are performed, while some controls are kept under the touch screen and on the steering wheel. Thanks to the increase in size, the car also has a larger trunk volume, which now stands at 422 liters.

The new Astra will be offered with petrol and diesel engines, and customers will be able to count on two “plug in” hybrid options. The petrol 1.2 Turbo engine will produce 110 hp or 130 hp, while the diesel 1.2 four-cylinder engine will deliver 130 hp.

PHEV options come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 150 hp or 180 hp combined with a 110 hp electric motor. The electric motor is powered by a 12.4 kWh lithium ion battery that provides a range of 31 miles. Thanks to the 7.4 kW charger, the battery can be charged in less than two hours.

Source: Autocar

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The Porsche 911 Hybrid should hit the market in 2023

The famous German car company Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model, which has been hiding behind the number 911 for decades. The car should arrive on the market in 2023.

After the electrified Porsche Taycan is accepted by customers, surpassing the 718 and 992 Series in sales, it is no longer a secret that the 911 will get its hybrid version.

In support of these claims are the facts that when presenting the current generation of the 911 (992), Porsche introduced a platform adapted to accommodate a hybrid system with batteries and an electric motor. The car is supposed to use a 400-volt battery unlike the Porsche Taycan which uses an 800 volt battery, and should be equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is also used in the Panamera.

Recently, images leaked showing a test prototype of the 911, on the Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack, with a yellow sticker required during testing of hybrid models.

The specifications of the hybrid 911 are not known at this time, but some suggest that they should be better than what the 911 Turbo S has to offer.

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Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid

Although with only one electric vehicle, Bentley plans to switch to electric vehicle production by 2030. The first step was the introduction of another hybrid, the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid.

It is a completely new model with three driving modes: Hybrid, Hold and EV Drive. It will be powered by a 2.9-liter V6 engine with a total power of 536 hp and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The V6 engine will deliver 410 hp while the rest of the power will be produced by an electric motor located between the transmission and the petrol engine. It will reach 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km / h), which is a good result for a car that is only 110 pounds (50 kg) heavier than the V8 Flying Spur.

The electric motor will be powered by a 14.1 kWh battery that provides a range of 25 miles (40 km). The car uses a standard 20-inch set of tires, while 21/22-inch tires are optional.

The exterior of the Flying Spur Hybrid is almost the same as other Bentley models. Inside, a new 12.3-inch touchscreen display and digital instrument panel are installed. For this model, Bentley offers 7 body color options.

The Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid at U.S. the market is coming in 2022, and the price is currently unknown.