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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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In August 2012, TMG unveiled the entry-level TMG Yaris R1A car. TMG’s upgrade kit included racing exhaust and catalytic converter system, shorter final drive gear, motorsport suspension with adapted springs and adjustable ride height. TMG developed the TMG Yaris R1A specifically to provide an affordable entry into rallying.

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New Scania heavy-duty truck series offers up to 8% reduction in fuel consumption

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The Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks feature new low-drag looks and full air deflector kits. The exhaust brake output is 320 kW at 2,400 r/min. The exhaust brake is rated at 256 kW at 2,400 r/min. The exhaust brake produces 190 kW at 2,400 r/min. Corresponding savings for Euro 3/4/5 are up to 5%. Euro 6 Engines.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. Engines Fleets Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty'

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. With seating for five, the 2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid is expected to achieve a manufacturer-estimated 87 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) in combined driving and 49 mpg in hybrid mode, or 2.7 With lower exhaust heat, heat efficiency was enhanced, and consequently, fuel efficiency was enhanced as well.

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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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All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. BMW 2002 TI running in the AvD-Oldtimer Grand-Prix 2012. Customers can order their BMW 220d Coupe from launch with a BMW M Performance Power Kit from the Original BMW Accessories range.

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Li-ion Reserve in the World: How it Revolutionised the EV Industry

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On the other hand, the gasoline-powered vehicles were also in trouble because of the trail of exhaust gas, the gear shifting, and the cranking required to start the engine. As the production run progressed through 2012, these became increasingly strong. The Great Fall.

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Freescale introduces new powerful microcontroller for automotive powertrain systems

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Freescale Semiconductor announced the first of several powerful multicore automotive MCUs that help automotive designers improve engine efficiency and reduce exhaust pollution. Freescale plans to offer evaluation kits and samples of the MPC5676R MCU in January 2012. Click to enlarge.

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