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2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review – Still Got It

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But otherwise, the LC 500 convertible feels as fresh as ever. Usually, convertible versions of sports coupes suffer from chassis flex and wind/road noise and the like, but this car doesn’t, at least for the most part – you might get some chassis flex when hitting a severe enough bump, but it’s rare. liter V8 sounds with the top down.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine. The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. Many details of the V6 3.0

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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An electric air compressor pressurizes the intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the FC stack. A water-cooled oil cooler integrated with the air compressor helps to provide reliability. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. The synthetic fuel is produced at the power-to-gas plant in Werlte from water and carbon dioxide using electricity generated by wind power. The CNG model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Once the speed exceeds approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or under strong acceleration, the engine cuts in automatically.

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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

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The startup is unique in that rather than converting existing EVs into robotaxis like its competitors (a process facing its own number of issues ), Zoox has designed and begun implementing an entirely purpose-built EV without pedals or a steering wheel. However, the driverless EVs can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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It’ will be a high-water mark for performance, the stock-in-trade of Corvette for most of its 70 years. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds will cost a minimum of $104,295, unless you want the convertible model at $111,295. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 liter V8’s exhaust.

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