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Porsche focusing on deployment of plug-in hybrid technology

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“ Porsche is focusing on the deployment of plug-in hybrid technology in production ,” according to Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board - Research and Development, Dr. Ing. With the Panamera and the Cayenne, Porsche has already successfully launched two hybrid models on the market. Porsche AG. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. Eaton said that a series of process improvements and new engine valve product designs will help engine manufacturers address issues related to engine downsizing to achieve better fuel economy and reduced emissions. Volkswagen’s 2010 1.4L

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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At the CAR Management Briefing seminars in Traverse City last year, Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Engineering and Environmental Office (EEO) Volkswagen Group of America, outlined the roadmap for the three major Volkswagen engine lines currently in production: the EA 211 gasoline engines (1.0l to 2.0l); and the. EA 288 MDB Diesel engines.

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EPA issues a second notice of violation to Volkswagen alleging emissions cheating in MY 2014-2016 3.0L diesels

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The vehicles covered by the new NOV are the diesel versions of the 2014 VW Touareg, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L, and Q5. The high exhaust temperature heat the selective catalytic reduction system (“catalyst”) and improve the catalyst’s ability to reduce tailpipe NO x emissions.

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Volkswagen reaches agreement with US and California on 3.0L diesels; $225M to environmental remediation, $25M to CA ZEV

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For the generation 2 vehicles, Volkswagen will recall and fix these vehicles so they meet their certified exhaust emissions standards, after the technical solution is approved by regulators. Porsche Cayenne. Vehicles with defeat devices cannot be certified. Affected 3.0L The Multi-District Litigation (MDL). VW Touareg.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Cooperation with production development specialists.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Volkswagen has launched its second plug-in hybrid based on a high-volume production model: the Passat GTE, available either as a sedan or Variant (wagon)—the first plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen to be sold as either. Full integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head lets the 1.4 Earlier post , earlier post.)

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