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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. It is also easy to find addresses by Google search and integrate them into navigation. Progressive detailed solutions. Interactive systems.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Earlier post.). The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 kWh Li poly pack.

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Finally, an eVTOL You Can Buy (Soon)

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The journey that made Leng’s dream a reality kicked into high gear in 2014 when a chance meeting with investor Sebastian Thrun at an aviation conference led to Google cofounder Larry Page investing in Leng’s project. Leng started in his basement in 2010, spending his own money on a mélange of home-built and commercially available components.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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before 2010. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. market b y the end of 2009. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Think has established a U.S.