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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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The recently launched testing program will pave the way for the BMW Group to present a small-series model with this sustainable drive technology, developed on the basis of the BMW X5, in late 2022. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Hybrid system. For the EOLAB prototype, the Z.E.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission.

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Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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In addition to the direct impact on the auto, steel and refining sectors, electrification—and the resultant drop in gasoline consumption—will also reduce a meaningful source of government tax revenue, which funds road construction and public works programs. —Motoki Yanase, a Moody’s Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. More efficient gasoline engines. Clean diesel. Everywhere you look there are opportunities to seize the energy high ground.

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Baker Institute team explores hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis with co-generation and sale of carbon products

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However, to be competitive with gasoline, the cost of hydrogen production must be lower than $2/kilogram (kg) ( —Yedinak & Meidl. The value proposition of methane pyrolysis relies on the availability of equally large markets that can absorb carbon from a new supply chain. MT), and carbon fiber (~0.1

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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liter, supercharged and turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque. The Polestar system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Carbon Fiber Exterior.

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