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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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The drivetrain has been re-engineered in a number of significant areas to suit its new role, while changes have been made to the vehicle shell to ensure there has been no compromise to cargo space. —Jean-Pierre Diernaz, Director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe. The LCV version still has a cargo volume of 4.2

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TM4 and Cummins jointly developing range-extended electric plug-in powertrain for Class 7/8 buses

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diesel engine coupled with TM4’s LSG130 electric generator); an external 450 kW ultrafast charging infrastructure; a power collector; a 111 kWh onboard Li-ion battery; a TM4 SUMO electric motor directly connected to the differential; a small fuel tank and power electronics. The Cummins B4.5 The Cummins B4.5

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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The new Duramax engine was engineered in Europe and the US, with global application as one of its developmental objectives. The new EGR system decreases NO x emissions by reducing charge temperature and reducing excess levels of O 2 in the combustion chamber. liter variants. The new Duramax engine is now stronger and more durable.

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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The use of a supercritical fuel charge enables very fast and complete combustion with minimized thermal losses. TSCi combustion minimizes heat loss to the cylinder walls and in the exhaust. The TSCi charge is nearly invisible to the eye. Source: Transonic. The TSCi system components. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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The answer to this question will only emerge after deliveries of the three-model Gran Turismo range begin in Europe next year. They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023. They’re made in Italy and they are “the most powerful motors on the market”, Maserati claims. T-bone battery pack.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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The 2018 Sportage is available in Europe and Korea with Kia’s new 1.6-liter, The new turbocharger system, integrated into the cylinder head, recirculates hot exhaust gases more efficiently to balance performance and efficiency more effectively. The MHSG seamlessly re-ignites the engine when the driver presses the throttle pedal.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The new Mondeo goes on sale as a four-door hybrid, five-door or wagon in dealerships across Europe later this year. A revised 2.0-liter All three 2.0-liter

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