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Finnish electric powertrain company Visedo raises €20M to support global expansion; SRPM technology

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Visedo, a Finnish manufacturer specializing in electric powertrains and components, has secured a financing package of €20 million (US$21 million) to support its international growth plans. Visedo’s head office is located in Lappeenranta, Finland, and the company has a subsidiary in the Netherlands.

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New hybrid electric ferry launches in Taiwan with Visedo electric propulsion system

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Visedo’s head office is located in Lappeenranta, Finland, and the company has a subsidiary in the Netherlands. Visedo has a broad, international client base, with exports to Europe and Asia representing 90% of its sales. Tests demonstrated that the Visedo-powered e-buses consume less than 0.7 kWh per kilometer.

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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

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The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship model delivers exceptional performance and maximum efficiency, with a four-liter V8 engine and an electric motor generating a system power of 680 hp. In Norway, 90% of all Panamera customers order a hybrid model, while in Finland the figure is 85%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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ITF shared mobility study for Helsinki bolsters other results suggesting car sharing ends congestion, cuts emissions

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In the Helsinki study, motorized road trips (private car, bus and taxi) were replaced by different configurations of 6-seater Shared Taxis that provide on-demand door-to-door service and Taxi-Buses that offer a street corner-to-street corner service booked 30 minutes in advance.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

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The remaining vehicles—two in the Mainstream class and 13 in the Alternative class—will now proceed to the Finals Stage, set for 19-30 July at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Mich. Edison2 Very Light Car #97 (Charlottesville, VA) Internal Combustion Engine. Li-ion Motors, Wave II (North Carolina) Battery Electric.

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

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At the Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Prof. At the Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen also showcased two new engines which will be available shortly: the 1.4 L TSI Motor E85 (the 118 kW twincharged 1.4L He also stated that plug-in technology has excellent potential for reducing CO 2 emissions.

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9 Teams Advancing to Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Validation Stage

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Nine Finalist teams in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE have made it through on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) and now move into a Validation stage before prize money will be awarded this September. Edison2, Very Light Car #97 (Charlottesville, VA), Internal Combustion Engine.

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