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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The occupants are also protected from drone attacks with explosive charges and from fragments dispersed by hand grenades on detonation. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. The new BMW 7 Series Protection accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.6

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

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In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. It can optionally be charged by Audi Wireless Charging. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. On the diesel, AVS operates one exhaust valve in each cylinder.

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Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

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Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). In the latter approach, the gas spring chamber is responsible for returning the piston for the subsequent combustion event. A team at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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The new on-board charger doubles the charging rate from 3.6 Benz wallbox to enable easier charging while offering a series of additional functions via a new app. Thanks to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and excellent operating conditions. CHARGE: The battery is charged while driving.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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An ungodly amount of traffic and roadworks further lowered my spirits en route to the driving event. Full disclosure: Alfa Romeo invited me to a drive event in Lake Orion, Michigan, where I was offered a delicious-looking Italian lunch that I declined. Still, if you want to try and be frugal, the 14.8-kWh over my phone.

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Daimler to begin production and sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in Europe

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This engine has an exhaust gas recycling system and a particle filter. Each time the vehicle brakes, the batteries are charged by means of recuperation. For example, in the event of an accident, the entire high-voltage system shuts down immediately thanks to a crash sensor. Maximum torque is around 200 N·m (148 lb-ft).

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