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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). Electric range is 130 km (81 miles) under a variety of road conditions and 200 km (124 iles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The Sail SPRINGO EV.

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Toyota upgrades European 2015 Prius+; powertrain to Euro6

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First launched in 2012, the Prius+ was the first full hybrid 7-seat vehicle to go on sale in Europe. In the event of sudden braking, an Emergency Brake Signal activates all side indicators to alert following traffic and help reduce rear-end accidents. Driving performance has also been enhanced.

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BMW applying predictive driving technology to increase fuel savings

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At the same Innovation Day 2012: Efficient Dynamics event at which it introduced its new EfficientDynamics engine family ( earlier post ), BMW also discussed its approach to Predictive Power Management as an element in its toolkit for fuel savings. In the event of traffic congestion, the system will suggest alternative routes.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). BMW 2002 TI running in the AvD-Oldtimer Grand-Prix 2012. The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 Top speed is 242 km/h / 150 mph.

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Reducing Carbon Emissions Quickly Is the Goal – Not Quarter-Mile Times (Commentary)

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Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 At the Plaid launch event Elon Musk said that the Plaid was “faster than any Porsche, safer than any Volvo.”. Excuse me if I don’t get all giddy with excitement.

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Mazda to lease approx. 100 units of Demio EV (Mazda2) in Japan from October; coil-switching system in motor

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Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. through the use of 18650-type battery cells connected both in parallel. power source in the event of natural disasters. mph) or less, speakers. Click to enlarge. Positioning of the battery pack and power electronics. Click to enlarge.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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At the “Forward with Ford” event held in June—a conference exploring the linkage of Ford vehicles and technologies to global consumer trends—the company showcased its work on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications with a focus on crash avoidance. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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