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BRABUS, Boston-Power and Protean Electric team to deliver high-performance EV and hybrid cars based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The first BRABUS sedan based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the 4WD Full Electric.

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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1 seconds and in the 0-100 mph run by 4.7 Explorer Limited Hybrid featuring a 3.3-liter liter EcoBoost engine. liter EcoBoost engine. seconds better.

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Evonik presents electric Elise weighing less than 1,000 kg

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seconds and has a top speed limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The vehicle is a combination of automotive components made with the specialty chemical components of the Essen-based Evonik and the automotive technology of the British sports car manufacturer Lotus. —Klaus Hedrich, Head of the Evonik Automotive Industry Team.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. liter EcoBoost engine, available on Titanium, is projected to produce 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft (373 N·m) of torque using 93 octane fuel, while turning in a 0-60 mph time up to 10% faster than the outgoing Escape 2.0-liter.

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Daimler Investing 600M in Center of Excellence for Compact Vehicles; To Begin Limited Series Production of A-Class E-CELL EV in 2010

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The first vehicles of the successor generation to the current A- and B-Class will roll off the assembly lines in Rastatt from the end of 2011. From the end of 2010 production at the Rastatt plant will also be expanded with small series production of the battery-electric A-Class E-CELL. Earlier post.).

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Scania delivering 51 hybrid buses to Madrid

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These complete buses feature cost-saving and emission-reducing hybrid technology that meets the EU suburban and short distance Class II regulations. The new Class II specification Scania Citywide can be operated at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph). The total order encompasses 34 12.7-meter meter 4x2 buses and 17 14.8-meter

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Quallion Introduces Li-ion Anti-Idling HVAC Solution for Class 6-8 Trucks; Showcases Battery Pack in CRF Panda Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype

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Li-ion system developer Quallion unveiled its Li-ion-powered Anti-Idling HVAC solution designed for Class 6-8 trucks. The Lithium-ion battery pack, developed and manufactured by Quallion implementing its Matrix and HAM technologies. A new stack fuel cell design developed and manufactured by Nuvera.

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