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Renault talks to China’s Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Renault already partners with China’s Geely in thermal and hybrid powertrains, and collaborates with tech companies Google and Qualcomm in smart cockpits. Renault already partners with China’s Geely in thermal and hybrid powertrains, and collaborates with tech companies Google and Qualcomm in smart cockpits.

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Test drive: 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid

Baua Electric

Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV , it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90. The latest plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90 features a ‘B’ mode for braking, which Volvo calls “one-pedal drive,” as it does with its electric cars.

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Volvo EX90 electric SUV: a first look

Teslarati

It started with hybridization a few years back, and now the brand has begun introducing its lineup of fully electric vehicles. The upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV has been shown in detail via a new video posted on Youtube today. Volvo is one of a select few legacy brands dedicated to quickly electrifying its lineup.

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Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have as much as 300 hp, four wheel drive

Baua Electric

The Rafale’s drivetrain options probably the most {powerful} model of Renault’s E-Tech hybrid device. That drivetrain, which is a complete hybrid, could also be to be had within the Austral and Espace. It is going to be a plug-in hybrid in lieu than a traditional hybrid. Renault says gas intake is 4.7

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

Green Car Congress

In the case of the ''Terrain Tech'' version—the Touareg with special off-road applications and a four-wheel drive system with low range set of gear ratios, designed among things for particularly demanding off-road conditions – there is an improvement from 7.3 mpg US) to 6.6 l/100 km (34 mpg US). Launch from autumn 2014.

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Hyundai adds Blue Link skill for Amazon Alexa

Green Car Congress

Blue Link brings connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Remote horn/lights across all Hyundai models equipped.

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Video Friday: Robot Soccer Finals

Cars That Think

The European Robocup Finals 2022, featuring Tech United vs VDL Robotsports. Tech United ] Within the European Union project we aim to autonomously monitor habitats. Ishikawa Lab ] We present hybrid adhesive end-effectors for bimanual handling of deformable objects. Wyss Institute ] Towel folding: still not easy for robots.

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