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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. The Automatic app can display detailed info about a week, such as drive distance and destinations. Rapid Acceleration. Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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CROZZ has 225 kW (302 hp) of output, a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) and can cover up to 311 miles (500 km) (NEDC) on one battery charge. The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC).

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). This sedan model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds and hits a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). liters per 100 km (36.8 Fuel consumption is 4.1

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Volkswagen introduces the Sport Coupé Concept GTE PHEV at Geneva; 118 mpg US

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The concept car, with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), has an average combined fuel consumption (NEDC combined) of 2.0 In the sporty GTE mode, the 155 mph coupé accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 5.0 The instrument cluster is a prototype of a newly conceptualized Active Info Display with 3D graphics. Interior design.

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Peapod Comes Out on Earth Day '09 - GoodCleanTech

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Its a low-speed machine that has a max speed of 25 mph the designer, Peter E. Arnell (whose name acronym is PEA, thus the car is named Peapod), calls a Mobi; a term he coined and branded.

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Volkswagen unveils I.D. EV concept; 1st MEB-based vehicle, to launch in 2020; up to 373 miles

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zero to 62 mph acceleration in less than 8 seconds and a top speed of 99mph. Power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motor and the battery, converting the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC), while a DC/DC converter supplies the on-board electronics with 12-volt power.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 220 km/h (137 mph); in E-Mode, 130 km/h (81 mph). In this process, energy is recovered by regenerative braking and stored in the battery. Active Info Display.

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