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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 99 mph. Its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology includes an upgraded turbocharging system with electrically operated blow-off valve and indirect charge air cooling, along with a cross-bank exhaust manifold.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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Through the extended use of data from the navigation system and information from the camera and the radar sensor, third-generation hybrid vehicles can look ahead, well beyond the driver’s field of vision, and adjust to the specific speed/route profile. The top speed in e-mode has been raised from 130 km/h (81 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph).

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5 Click to enlarge.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. Its exhaust end lies inside the 90° vee, so the short gas paths and the twin scroll charger promote responsiveness. On the diesel, AVS operates one exhaust valve in each cylinder. mph) takes 4.9 through 99.4 lb-ft) of system torque.

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. Renault Trucks has developed a system to recover the waste heat contained in exhaust gases. and distributes it in real time. Waste heat recovery.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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All model variants come with extensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology as standard and meet the stipulations of the EU6 exhaust standard. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). mpg US (automatic: 5.7 – 6.0

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Daimler to begin production and sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in Europe

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This engine has an exhaust gas recycling system and a particle filter. For example, in the event of an accident, the entire high-voltage system shuts down immediately thanks to a crash sensor. The battery container also survived a head-on collision at 40 km/h (25 mph) and a severe side impact on the battery side of 50 km/h (31 mph).

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