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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The latest funding has lifted the overall financing beyond $1 billion since the start of the company in 2007. In Stealth mode, the Karma can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h). seconds and achieve a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).

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Citroën to show Cactus concept with Hybrid Air powertrain

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Hybrid Air combines a PureTech gasoline engine, a compressed air energy storage unit, a hydraulic pump/motor unit and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. This mode is active up to 70 km/h (43 mph). Gasoline power. Gasoline mode transmits energy to the wheels without input from the compressed air unit.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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Audi TT 2.0 TDI diesel now also available with quattro all-wheel-drive

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The new model is now on sale in Europe, and will be available for delivery from the beginning of 2007. TDI quattro S tronic means the Audi TT portfolio now comprises seven engine/transmission variants, of which five are gasoline versions. Audi is introducing a quattro all-wheel-drive version of its diesel Audi TT 2.0. Earlier post.)

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New Opel Insignia to debut with three new engine options; diesel as low as 99 gCO2/km

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The new Opel Insignia, which makes its public debut at the 65 th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) next month, will offer two new turbo gasoline direct injection units and a new turbo diesel enabling 99 g/km CO 2 in its powertrain lineup. seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h (142 mph) (Sports Tourer: 8.9 Click to enlarge.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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The Wuling N200 entered the Chinese market in 2007. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). GM also will provide standard aftersales support. The Wuling N300, which went on sale in China last year, offers a more spacious cabin than traditional mini-commercial vehicles.

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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Jaguar expects the C-X75 to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 99 g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200 mph. The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle. million) depending on local market and taxes. This is the Jaguar of the future.