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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Volkswagen’s view of powertrain technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. Source: Prof. Click to enlarge.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In Through the E-KIZUNA Project, Honda aims to reduce household CO 2 emissions to half of year 2000 levels by 2015.

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Honda outlines technology for fuel efficiency push; engines, transmissions, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains

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outlined its plans for next-generation automotive technology&madsh;which it is labeling “Earth Dreams Technology”—comprising a series of measures to improve the efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and electric powertrains. Newly developed 2.4L-class class gasoline engine.

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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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How conventional and plug-in hybrid buses should be included in the strategy? About 57% of the transit vehicles are operating on natural gas while six% are hybrids. Establishing periodic milestones is expected to provide flexibility for transit fleets to incorporate zero emission bus purchases in their normal procurement process.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle. The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. billion) in its strategic engine initiative.

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Citron Introduces New 3.0L Diesel

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The engine features a new third-generation direct common-rail injection system; new generation combustion chamber; dual variable geometry turbochargers; exhaust gas recirculation; and an alternator which recovers energy during deceleration and braking. version it replaces. Fuel injection system. Combustion chamber. instead of 17.3)

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BMW Research and Technology Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid, On-Board Reformer

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The fuel-cell hybrid vehicle launched by BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH is a prototype developed on the basis of a BMW 1 Series car that incorporates a 5 kW fuel cell APU from UTC Power along with a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor. The hydrogen fuel cell hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Fuel-cell hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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