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Continental to demonstrate dynamic eHorizon technology during CES; Connected Energy Management and Blind Curve Warning

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Continental will show with two use cases based on dynamic eHorizon technology—Connected Energy Management and Blind Curve Warning—how data from the cloud can predict the road ahead, ultimately reducing fuel consumption and making vehicles safer. The result: cleaner and safer vehicles thanks to Internet technology.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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liter EcoBlue diesel with more powerful 185 PS variant, a segment-first diesel mild hybrid powertrain option, and advanced new connectivity and driver assistance features. Ford also announced major enhancements to the Transit Custom line-up, including an upgraded 2.0-liter

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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GM produces the Chevy Volt and GMC Hummer EV and is preparing its 2023 launch of the Silverado EV.) Most charging, except for those relatively few long-range trips, can be supported with a conventional 120-volt or 220-volt outlet,” he argues. Cleaner power—and energy sourcing—is a more pressing concern.

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GM eliminates solvent from suppliers’ paint process with new flame-treatment technology

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It’s being used on the Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, and Volt. By using it on the Cruze, for example, GM suppliers: Reduced solid and liquid waste (filters, cleaners, solvents and coatings) from 48 tons a year to less than one. Once I understood the potential of this process, we worked to connect the right GM engineers and our suppliers.

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Maxwell Technologies Lands $13.5M Order for Ultracapacitor Modules for Hybrid Buses in China

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David Schramm, Maxwell’s president and chief executive officer, said that deliveries of the company’s 48-volt BMOD0165 P048 modules, which are assembled by one of its contract manufacturers in China, already have begun and will continue through the balance of the year. Maxwell Technologies Inc. BMOD0165 P048 modules.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. PHEVLERs running on electricity and biofuel are cleaner than conventional vehicles running on fossil fuels. [

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Hyundai Motorsport to participate in PURE ETCR electric touring car championship with Veloster N ETCR

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Equipped with a 798-volt battery pack from Williams Advanced Engineering located in the floor of the car and a double-wishbone rear suspension, the chassis is radically different from any previous Hyundai Motorsport project. ETCR showcases how future-oriented technologies and cleaner racing can be combined. Hyundai Generator.

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