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Nissan introducing Rogue Hybrid model for 2017; one-motor, two-clutch system

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The newly announced 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the latest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers for the 2017 model year in both FWD and AWD applications. Non-hybrid 2017 Rogue models are equipped with a 2.5-liter Like the MY2017 2.5-liter Like the MY2017 2.5-liter

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. A4 Avant g-tron. lb per 62.1

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Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Heavy-duty engines affected by the final standards are generally those that are installed in commercial medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans.

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BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildout

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Highway sign for electric-car fast-charging station at BP in Metrolina area of Charlotte, NC BP reportedly plans to spend $1 billion by 2030, half of that amount within the next two or three years, to install over 3,000 chargers in the U.S. It first offered EV charging in 2010 and started a serious push in 2017.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline. The version used in the fleet test has a 50-liter methanol tank as well as a 10-liter gasoline tank. It features a 1.8-liter,

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ICCT provides policy update on proposed China Phase 4 fuel economy regulations

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Comparison of global passenger vehicle fuel consumption standards normalized to NEDC L/100km. A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has provided an update on China’s proposed Phase 4 fuel consumption standard for passenger cars. Manufacturers and importers must meet both standards. Source: ICCT.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mi) of electric driving. Audi’s MHEV technology is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system; it supplies the 12-volt system that now becomes an electrical subsystem. lb-ft) of system torque. Earlier post.).

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