50,000 Diesel Hybrid Vehicles Sold in Europe by PSA Peugeot CitroënPARIS -- January 10, 2014
PSA Peugeot Citroën (Paris:UG) now ranks second in hybrid vehicle sales in
Europe, with over 50,000 diesel hybrid vehicles sold since their launch.
HYbrid4 diesel hybrid technology, launched in a world premiere at the start of
2012, has been introduced on the Peugeot 3008 and 508 HYbrid4, the 508 RXH and
the Citroën DS5 Hybrid 4. In Europe, one Citroën DS5 out of three, one Peugeot
508 out of four, and one Peugeot 3008 out of five leaving showrooms now
feature diesel hybrid technology.
HYbrid4 technology is a full-hybrid powertrain combining the road performance
of the 2.0-litre HDi DPF diesel engine (163 hp) in the front and the
efficiency of an electric motor (37 hp) in the rear. This winning combination
translates into a thoroughly enjoyable hybrid that offers a dynamic driving
experience thanks to its 200 hp engine, four-wheel drive, electric mode for
city driving and acceleration boost.
While maintaining performance levels, HYbrid4 also marks a genuine
breakthrough in terms of fuel consumption and CO[2] emissions, which start at
3.3 litres per 100 kilometres and 85 grams per kilometre. Comparatively
speaking, Hybrid4 uses 35% less fuel than a similar-sized diesel engine.
The HYbrid4 technology developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën, it is:
* 300 patents
* 1500 technicians and engineers involved
* 500 M € investments
* A production made in France:
* The 2.0 HDI engine produced in Trémery
* The 6 speed gearbox in Valenciennes
* The Hybrid Powertrain management unit in Mulhouse
* The 3008 HYbrid4 and DS5 HYbrid4 in Sochaux
* The 508 HYbrid4 and 508 RXH in Rennes
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