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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

Green Car Congress

Areas of work being focused on by Volkswagen include the development of a high-performance diesel engine delivering 100 kW (134 hp) per liter of displacement and a new 10-speed dual clutch gearbox that reduces fuel consumption. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. The venue is near the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, and Mahle. Hear from a variety of speakers and gain insight into the future of electric mobility. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

Green Car Congress

Rémi Bastien, Renault’s Senior Vice President of Research, Advanced Studies and Materials and 2012 Chairman of EUCAR, set out the association’s recommendations on Horizon 2020 to an audience of MEPs (Members of European Parliament) and stakeholders at a seminar in the European Parliament on 20 June.

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Video Friday: Grav Enhanced

Cars That Think

Flexiv ] A team of engineers has devised a modular system to produce efficient, scalable aquabots. Covariant ] Sure Bak, who worked as an interactive product UX designer at Porsche, currently works on designing HRI (Human-Robot Interaction) at NAVER LABS. We’re looking forward to more details on how they’re making it work.