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      05-25-2020, 11:19 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon View Post
I think an intermediate step (not likely here) could be a "mild hybrid" like my 2020 GLE. I-6 with integrated 48V ISG and fairly small battery so not a huge weight penalty. Adds torque, eliminates any turbo lag and makes the start/stop system seamless. Could have a short all-electric mode.
BMW already said they will add 48V mild hybrid to the S58 at some point of its life circle, which is a good thing.

However, the plug in is definitely a show stopper.
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