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GKN Driveline providing eTransmission to StreetScooter electric vans

Green Car Congress

GKN’s system has an output torque of up to 2000 N·m in a compact package with superior noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics and efficiency. StreetScooter is a start-up formed by leading German technical university RWTH Aachen to develop more affordable electric commercial vehicles for urban operations.

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

Baua Electric

Also Read : Nissan and Honda may team up for affordable EVs that challenge Chinese brands. The R25 GT-R entered production in December 2007, although development started back in 2000. Upgrades include new weight-balanced piston rings, connecting rods, and crankshafts.

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Pay-as-you-drive policies drive the evolution of motor insurance | Autocar Professional

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Consumer preferences, technology and product innovation – each factor has had its part in bringing about this change. This shift is driven by a growing desire for insurance that’s more affordable, adaptable, and easy to understand.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000. million strong new car market still powered, wholly or in part, by gasoline or diesel. to 1, they will be an important part of the transition to the zero emission roads of the future. to a new low of 165.4 of the UK’s 2.5

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Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes

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Some AI embedded in the Revoy’s electronic control units does some number-crunching and the three-part truck, trailer, trailer combo then hauls off down the road, with the Revoy’s high-torque e-axle providing most of the power to accelerate the load and diesel power where it’s most efficient: on the highway. The best part, according to Revoy?

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Kinetic Green ropes in Piyush Pandey to re-create ‘Chal Meri Luna’ magic | Autocar Professional

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Luna – the revered Moped of 1980s and 1990s that offered affordable two wheeler to lakhs of India is set to come back in an electric avatar after more than two decades. Kinetic Green has benefited from the recent decline in component and battery prices and has encouraged the Pune-based maker to target 5000 electric Lunas per month.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

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She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today.