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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The CR-V hybrid features a new two-motor hybrid system produced at Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant (TMP-O), and a newly refined Atkinson-cycle engine unique to hybrid models that is made at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP), also in Ohio. This new configuration allows for the use of a larger propulsion motor with increased torque output.

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7 series-hybrid Solaris buses to Z?bkowice ?l?skie; supercaps for energy storage

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The seven 12-meter buses feature a series-hybrid drive consisting of a 120 kW electric motor and a 151 kW diesel engine meeting the highly restrictive Euro 6 standards. This enables a substantial reduction of vehicle exhaust and noise emissions in places where the passengers dwell. Passengers will be guaranteed 37 seats on a bus.

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Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

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Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV. liter, 3-cylinder 60 hp (45 kW) engine designed specifically for Elio Motors by engine developer IAV. Earlier post.).

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Federal-Mogul Powertrain acquires Controlled Power Technologies; adds electrification capability; 48V

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The purchase provides a timely route for Federal-Mogul Powertrain to expand into the development and manufacture of powertrain technologies for electrification and hybridization that complement the company's existing capabilities. Federal-Mogul Powertrain has completed the acquisition of UK-based Controlled Power Technologies Ltd (CPT).

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 —Paul Elio, President and CEO of Elio Motors. The Elio engine uses a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. Recently, Elio Motors and Altair simulated a belted occupant and driver airbag in a frontal crash. Crash testing simulation.

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Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

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through a share purchase. At the recent Paris Motor Show, Faurecia showed the Amminex solution for commercial vehicles, as well as an ASDS system in a new format for passenger cars. ASDS is a system for ammonia storage and delivery that is used to activate the SCR catalysts used on diesel vehicles to remove NOx from the engine exhaust.

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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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Verizon purchased the new vans using rebates offered through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program—the largest purchase of new vans in the history of the program. When the Verizon driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor, helping propel the vehicle.