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JUNE 2, 2015

The next-generation Opel Astra compact, to be introduced at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September, is based on an all-new lightweight vehicle architecture; will only be driven by latest generation engines; and offers features previously only known from higher segments.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Chery revealed the EXEED TX—a compact SUV which will be the first model offered in Europe—in pre-production form at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show. With the combined power of the combustion engine and e-motor, the compact SUV will reach 100km/h in 6.0 Chery Automobile Co., 100km (130.6

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Magna has been steadily expanding its overall suite of sensor technologies and features that enable Level 3/4/5 autonomous driving capabilities. To compare, most of the vehicles on the road today equipped with some automation features are classified by SAE as Level 1 or Level 2, requiring active monitoring by the driver.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Mercedes-Benz is presenting the taxi version of the B 200 Natural Gas Drive at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST will feature as standard, further reducing the risk of a rear-end collision in a Mercedes-Benz taxi in future.

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JULY 11, 2011

Peugeot previewed the new Peugeot 508 RXH, a diesel-electric hybrid featuring four-wheel drive via the 2.0L HDi FAP HYbrid4 drive train, first being featured in. The 508 RXH will be unveiled as a world premiere at the Frankfurt International. Motor Show in September 2011, and will go on sale in spring 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Just before the beginning of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen has already received more than 30,000 reservations for the ID.3 This success shows that the ID.3 In addition to a variety of additional features and exclusive design details, purchasers of the special launch edition ID.3

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Tenneco unveiled its latest generation of electronically controlled valves at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Tenneco’s latest generation valve features a dynamic flap control designed to generate optimal pressure conditions for efficient EGR and also provides fail-safe operation.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

Peugeot will introduce the 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid, the third model in the 508 range and the second deployment of the HYbrid4 diesel-electric drivetrain following its release on the 3008 HYbrid4 ( earlier post ), at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September. HX1 preview. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. All-new Ford C-MAX to debut at the Frankfurt show. Further details about the new Ford C-MAX will be released at Ford’s Frankfurt press conference on 15 September.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph).

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AUGUST 26, 2013

The Yaris Hybrid-R features three 45 kW electric motors, one on each rear wheel and a third between the engine and transmission that operates as a generator. This third motor can act as an advanced traction control system. Toyota has now provided a few additional details about the powertrain in advance of the show.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG accelerated and strengthened as it entered its sixth year in 2015, the companies’ leaders said today in a media update given during the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The car made its public debut at the Frankfurt show.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. seconds and a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 37-75 mph (60-120 km/h) of 5.6

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JULY 10, 2012

We will have the capability to directly supply our motors at lower volume levels, while providing licenses to our higher volume customers and partners. Protean Electric’s plans in China call for beginning prototype motor production early next year and volume production in 2014.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Audi released a teaser for its upcoming introduction of the A2 concept, featuring an electric-only powertrain, as a technical study at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt later this month. Sketch of the A2 concept. Click to enlarge. The Audi A2 concept has a flat interior floorboard.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Mercedes-Benz started its “Intelligent World Drive” at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September to adapt more highly automated driving functions to national user and traffic practices. The same is true for speed limits, which can differ from one lane to another.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Chrysler is bringing the new Dodge Caliber to the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a new 2.2-liter, Combined, these features produce more power, better fuel economy and a smoother, quieter operation than engines without them. The new Dodge Caliber debuts at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Jaguar has released details of the C-X16 concept ahead of its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The two-seater concept hybrid features a next-generation supercharged 3.0L Jaguar C-X16 steering wheel detail showing the boost button. The concept hybrid C-X16. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Kia Motors Corporation unveiled its all-new Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Featuring a new design language for Kia, the new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. 120 vehicles, including 20 Ford S-MAX cars began daily field operational tests in Frankfurt in July 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Fiat presented the new Panda city car at the Frankfurt International Motor Show; production will begin in the last quarter of 2011. The range features new two-cylinder engines: the 85 hp 0.9 TwinAir Turbo, named “International Engine of the Year 2011”, and the 65 hp 0.9 The bifuel 80 hp 0.9

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MARCH 21, 2018

Daimler is currently systematically preparing for series production of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL; the company had shown preproduction models of the hydrogen fuel cell SUV at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt last September ( Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Kia Motors revealed the new Ceed ahead of its world debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Like its predecessors, the new model has been designed, developed and engineered in Frankfurt by Kia’s European design, product development and R&D teams. liter T-GDi and 1.6-liter

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The new REVA NXG introduced at IAA, due for production in 2011, features a Li-ion phosphate pack. General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company (REVA) have entered into a collaboration agreement to develop electric vehicles for the Indian market. Nick Reilly, President of GM International Operations. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Volkswagen will introduce the new generation of the Polo BlueMotion, Golf BlueMotion and Passat BlueMotion at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in two weeks. Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion, Polo BlueMotion and Golf BlueMotion. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. A smart charging feature will allow the customer to select a desired time for the beginning of a journey. The Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

BMW will introduce the latest BMW i3—including the first BMW i3s sport model—at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September 2017; pricing will be announced closer to market launch. The synchronous electric motor powering the new BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 170 hp (127 kW).

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. The new X3 xDrive28d will feature BMW’s 2.0-liter Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

The show car is the first vehicle from the Daimler Group to take the logical step of dispensing with a steering wheel and pedals. With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

At the traditional Volkswagen Group Night event on the evening before the International Motor Show (IAA) opens in Frankfurt, the Volkswagen brand staged the world premiere of the newest I.D. CROZZ has one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear; torque distribution is controlled via an electric propshaft.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Both will make their world premieres at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September. Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter. The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO 2 and other pollutants. unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. million EcoBoost engines globally.

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