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Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

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the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. This technology is designed for easy, lightweight packaging, with the compact battery pack stored under the cargo floor. liter gasoline Soul.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, had announced Volkswagen was working on the 10-speed at the same event in 2013. These settings will be stored in user accounts for individual drivers. Earlier post.). High-performance diesel. Progressive detailed solutions. Media Control.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery is replenished through plug-in charging, which is no different than what you do with your mobile phone every night. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Overhead, an optional Glass Canopy ($4,500) that is seamlessly connected to the windshield creates a sunroom effect from the hood to the rear window.

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With This Bionic Nose, COVID Survivors May Smell the Roses Again

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cellphone retail company with stores in 43 states, he had the resources to invest in long-shot research. Those branching neural connections are the reason that smells can sometimes hit with such force, conjuring up a happy memory or a traumatizing event. As the CEO of a. James Archer/Anatomy Blue.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. There is no mechanical connection between the front and rear axles; as an e quattro, the A7 Sportback h-tron quattro features fully electronic management of torque distribution. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Body color flush automatic pop-out door handles and power heated exterior mirrors were accented by a narrow black strip along the lower doors and a slim strip that connected the headlights. The Bluetooth connection works for up-to two devices, while the car also features front and rear USB power and data ports and wireless phone charging.

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