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GM Flint Engine builds millionth 1.4L engine; transitioning to new engine for Chevy Volt and Cruze

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liter engine, currently used in the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze and Sonic. liter engine production this week and begin production of the new Ecotec small gasoline engine—announced for the next gen Cruze and Volt—by year’s end. To date, only the Volt (1.5-liter) Volt production will begin later in 2016.

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

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liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. gallon gasoline. An explosion of hybrid sales in Japan.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The plug-in hybrid electric test vehicle for Japan. The specifics of the testing program, testing vehicles, and solar-powered charging stations made their public debut in Japan. The specifics of the testing program, testing vehicles, and solar-powered charging stations made their public debut in Japan. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. Earlier post.).

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. Production is moving from a supplier in Japan to the Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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The Fit EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production Fit EV battery-electric vehicle, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012. liter gasoline engine. hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet. The plug-in hybrid system.