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Hyundai introduces 2015 Sonata Eco with 1.6L Gamma turbo; 32 mpg combined

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The powertrain helps Sonata Eco deliver an estimated 28 mpg city (8.4 l/100 km) and 38 mpg (6.2 The estimated 32 mpg (7.4 As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter liter engine is EPA-rated at 29 mpg (8.1 liter engine) is rated at 38 mpg (6.2 As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter

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General Motors launches Buick LaCrosse eAssist in China

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General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy.

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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

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EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). Hybrid system. Click to enlarge. Fed by a 6.7

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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Honda’s e:HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) powertrain technology is offered as standard and its application in the Civic, and sees the deployment of a new 72-cell lithium-ion battery and two compact electric motors paired with a newly developed 2.0-liter The two motors work together to provide the primary drive force for the all-new Civic.

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Mazda to Introduce Three New Upgraded Models Focused on Lower Fuel Consumption at Paris Show

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At this year's Paris Motor Show, Mazda will introduce three upgraded models, with a focus on lowering fuel consumption. L/100km (45 mpg US) and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous 2.0-liter L/100km (45 mpg US) and a 15% reduction in CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous 2.0-liter

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