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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revises GR010 HYBRID for 2023 season

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liter engine and 200kW (272PS) electric motor, to reduce weight and improve reliability, exploiting the unique knowledge gained from more than a decade of experience with hybrid powertrains at Le Mans. DENSO supplies radiators and spark plugs while also contributing to the front motor alongside AISIN.

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China-based GAC to debut new SUV, hybrid crossover and EV at Detroit show; planning NA market entry in 2018

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week, China-based GAC Motor will unveil three new vehicles: a new SUV, a hybrid crossover concept car, and an elecric vehicle developed internally. GAC Motor made its world premiere at the 2015 NAIAS with the debut of the now best-selling GS4.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. They were then able to estimate the number of new pediatric asthma cases attributable to NO 2 pollution in 194 countries and 125 major cities worldwide.

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Zeekr introduced access into Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain

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These days, September 29, Geely’s Zeekr logo introduced its access into Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. In Shanghai, Zeekr signed commitments with the AW Rostamani Workforce of the United Arab Emirates, the Wallan Workforce of Saudi Arabia, the Blue Pond Motors of Qatar, and the Y.Okay.

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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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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. hp (150 kW) liquid-cooled AC permanent magnet synchronous motors, for a total range of 300 miles (483 km).

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New Toyota TS040 HYBRIDs take 1st and 2nd at Six Hours of Silverstone in UK; new Porsche 919 Hybrid takes 3rd

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That confirmed TOYOTA Racing’s sixth win from 15 WEC races, its second consecutive victory following its triumph in the 2013 season finale in Bahrain. When the driver recalls the stored energy from the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery packs, an electric motor drives the two front wheels with more than 250 hp.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduces GR010 hybrid hypercar for WEC

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liter V6 twin turbo engine, providing 680PS to the rear wheels, combined with a 272PS motor generator unit, developed by AISIN AW and DENSO, on the front axle. This means we had to install a starter motor and fully hydraulic rear brakes for the first time in our WEC project.

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