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Lamborghini presents super sports V12 hybrid HPEV Revuelto

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Carbon fiber, produced via artisan craftmanship in the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, is the principal structural element within the new car, used not only in the monofuselage and frame but also for many elements of the bodywork. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept

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The mid-mounted 70 kW (94 bhp) micro gas-turbines can generate a combined 140 kW (188 bhp) to charge the batteries and extend the range of the car to 900 km (560 miles)—or, when in Track mode, provide supplementary power directly to the electric motors. Active aerodynamics. The C-X75 has a drag coefficient of 0.32

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Click to enlarge. (In

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Top 10 Most Weird And Wonderful Electric Vehicles

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An exhaust is also required along with efficient lubrication. The E-Flyer II has a range of 35 miles and can be recharged in about 2 hours. #2 It charges in three hours and has a range of 20 miles despite its little size. The Boosted Boars powers you with, A 6-mile ride at up to 20 mph that can be recharged in 90 minutes.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries. You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift.

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BMW introduces 6th generation 7 Series; new 740e plug-in hybrid; remote control parking

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It now comes equipped with TwinScroll turbochargers featuring flow-separated, bank-specific exhaust manifolds made from thin-wall castings. It can be recharged by connecting to any standard domestic power socket or a BMW i Wallbox, as well as at public charging stations. Eight-speed Steptronic transmission. :

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