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Linamar introduces Agilit-e rear axle hybrid power unit for OEMs; FWD Cadillac SRX converted to AWD plug-in hybrid as demo

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The ECU, which is discrete in this first demo application, will be subsequently integrated into the main unit. Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit.

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Unleashed Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo takes track record at Spa-Francorchamps

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An evo version of the Le Mans winning Porsche 919 Hybrid established a new track record at Spa-Francorchamps. Jani achieved a top speed of 359 km/h (223 mph) and an average speed of 245.61 mph) on his record lap that he started at 10:23 hrs. Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo. km/h (152.61 Ambient temperature was 11° Celsius (51.8 ?F),

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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(TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Enterprise, Toyota and Yahoo! adding Prius plug-in hybrid demo unit to WeCar program

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is adding a Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration vehicle (PHV) to the WeCar program for Yahoo! The purpose of the program is to educate and inform the public about plug-in hybrid technology and gather real-world driving data. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, through a partnership with Toyota and Yahoo!, WeCar car sharing complements Yahoo!’s

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. Toyota introduced the production Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA, as the newest member of the expanding Prius Family. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo upgrades C30 Electric with more powerful motor and 22 kW fast charger

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Beginning this summer, European leasing customers will drive and evaluate an upgraded demo fleet of 100 Volvo C30 battery electric cars that feature a new, more powerful motor from Siemens and a new 22 kW on-board flexible fast-charger from BRUSA. seconds and 0-100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 10.7 seconds and 0-100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 10.7

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UK Rail Crash Demo Previews New EU Legislation

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Propelled by a heritage DMU travelling at 22 mph (35 km/h), the test pitched a 32 tonne Mk 2 coach into a stationary class 86 locomotive, weighing in at 82 tonnes. On board were four 50 th -percentile Hybrid III crash test dummies to provide a faithful assessment of occupant kinematics. During the impact, around 1.5