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Mercedes-Benz unveiling facelited C-Class at Geneva with new engines, plug-in hybrid versions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. The facelifted C-Class features a wide range of enhancements.

Mercedes

Mercedes Plug-in Plug Engine

Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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APRIL 17, 2023

—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. Zhang et al. Monotonic growth in global demand for critical metals to 2050 is the most prevalent trend. Resources Chunbo Zhang et al.

Transportation

Transportation South Africa Lithium Sulfur Congo

South Africa Revitalizes Efforts on Automotive Li-ion Batteries

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Engineering News. South Africa is reinvigorating its efforts to develop automotive lithium-ion batteries, with the government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) now determining the commercial feasibility of battery manufacturing in the country.

South Africa

South Africa Africa Li-ion Lithium Ion

Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system READ MORE: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long-term review: Laziness destroys our fuel savings, but plug-in potential is clear READ MORE: Is this a window into the Mitsubishi Triton’s all-electric future in Australia? READ MORE: Confirmed!

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Australia i-MiEV Electric Cars

Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU. —Ferg et al. Ferg, F.

Lead Acid

Lead Acid Li-ion Batteries Battery

Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The new diesel engine, Ford’s second in North America, has already been applied in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world markets (3.2 The new Power Stroke Diesel will be the only five-cylinder diesel engine available in a commercial van in North America. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. Ford’s 5-cylinder, 3.2-liter

North America

North America America Diesel Ford

What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. What are CCS “combo plugs”?

Standards

Standards Charging North America DC

Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger. 2023 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana. 2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

PHEV

PHEV Petrol Australia South Africa

BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

For instance, searches for charging stations for BMW i models or vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive systems can be refined using criteria such as the charging method involved, membership in the ChargeNow network, and the accepted payment method(s). From October, Android-based smartphones will also be supported.

BMW

BMW Connect Connected Available

China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. litre turbo-petrol engine. In China, an EV version has gone on-sale and a plug-in is also planned.

Australia

Australia SUV South Africa F-150

Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

Adjacent channels are plugged at opposite ends, forcing the exhaust gas to flow through the porous wall, capturing the soot particles on the surface and inside pores of the media. The remaining ash can be removed during regularly scheduled cleaning events based on the recommendations of the engine manufacturer.

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Emissions Exhaust South Africa Diesel

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy.

Energy

Energy Global 2010 Oil-Sands

Land Rover unveiling 7 battery-electric Defender research vehicles at Geneva show

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

liter diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox in the 110 Defenders have been replaced by a 70 kW (94 bhp), 330 N·m (243 lb-ft) electric motor paired with a 27 kWh, 300-volt lithium-ion battery pack. The battery weighs 410 kg (904 lbs) and is mounted in the front of the Defender in place of the diesel engine. inches).

Land Rover

Land Rover Batteries Battery South Africa

Tata Takes On Air

Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

The Air Car , developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre, will be built by India's largest automaker, Tata Motors. The Air Car uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons. Nègre has signed deals to bring its design to 12 more countries, including Germany, Israel and South Africa.

New York City

New York City New York Alternative Fuels Plug-in

EV Driven

Mercedes-Benz unveiling facelited C-Class at Geneva with new engines, plug-in hybrid versions

Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

South Africa Revitalizes Efforts on Automotive Li-ion Batteries

Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

Volkswagen Amarok PHEV coming as soon as 2025

BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

Land Rover unveiling 7 battery-electric Defender research vehicles at Geneva show

Tata Takes On Air

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