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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

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liter 12-cylinder engine taken from the BMW 760i. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 BMW Record Car H2R BMW anticipated a future for hydrogen-powered production car with the BMW H2R, which set nine world records back in 2004, using an adapted version of the 6.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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I-6 six-cylinder engine with 367 hp from the current generation of Mercedes-Benz engines. kWh battery and a permanently excited synchronous electric motor with internal rotor, which has an output of 148 hp to create a combined total output of 510 hp. S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L This is paired with a 21.5

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BMW wins overall International Engine of Year 2015 for hybrid drive system in i8 PHEV

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BMW took top honors at the latest International Engine of the Year Awards , with the 1.5-liter, liter to 3-liter) for the 3-liter, Twin Turbo six-cylinder engine in the BMW M3 and BMW M4. liter to 3-liter) for the 3-liter, Twin Turbo six-cylinder engine in the BMW M3 and BMW M4. three-cylinder EcoBoost. liter to 1.8-liter

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.

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Genovation’s GXE breaks street-legal all-electric land speed record: 205.6 mph

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mph (330.88 The record was certified by the International Mile Racing Association (IMRA). mph (300.63 The GXE is a Z06 Corvette that has been re-engineered by Genovation to be a performance driven all-electric vehicle. The GXE reached 205.6 The previous record, which also was held by Genovation, stood at 186.8

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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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CSR Project 130 will draw on the carbon-neutral solid biofuel research expertise of the University of Minnesota and the modern steam mechanical engineering capabilities of SRI. CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). Locomotive 3463. Figure of person provided for scale.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The high power density of the hybrid traction head is achieved using a permanently excited synchronous motor with internal rotor.

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