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This includes mild hybrid. Example engine from popular Volvo XC60 is B4P 145+10 kW (197+14 KS).

Soo, yeah, huge number of those vehicles included are actually diesel powered cars. The fact it adds a bit of torque from electric motor doesn’t change a thing.

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Or Audi MHEV, which has 0 kW :-). It only helps to re-start the engine, it doesn't pull the car.

diesel engines have a very non-linear torque so the electric help goes a long way in making it more fun to drive.

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