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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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meter-long activesphere can turn into an open cargo bed (“active back”) at the touch of a button—perfect for carrying recreational equipment such as e-bikes or water and winter sports gear. The front and rear wheels are connected via a five-link axle. The Sportback rear of the 4.98 degrees, the departure angle 28.1

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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The alternative scenario assumes that Asia’s fast-growing economies—the PRC, India, Indonesia, and Viet Nam—will fall into the middle income trap of slowing growth rates and stagnating income levels over the next 5 to 10 years. Energy consumption.

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SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

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improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Specific BSFC improvements from the D-EGR engine relative to baseline engine. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1%

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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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Alkaline fuel cells consume oxygen and pure oxygen to produce drinking water, heat and electricity. Promising approaches to improve operational efficiency are intensively studied, in the assumed methanol economy, more efficient direct fuelBatteries will play a key role in the theoretical use of methanol as a general energy transport medium.

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

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The Allison 9-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series 6-speed transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. The two-mode split parallel architecture improves fuel economy up to 25%. The system is pure electric capable, but no electric charging infrastructure is required.

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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The 48 V electrical system serves not only high power consumers, such as the water pump and air-conditioning compressor, but also the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG), which also supplies energy to the battery by means of highly efficient energy recovery. The water pump is chain-driven by the timing assembly.

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Toyota completely revamps the Crown; coming back to US with HYBRID MAX powertrain

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liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 rpm, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production. HYBRID MAX has a manufacturer-estimated 28 mpg US combined city/highway fuel economy rating. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter In addition to the TSS 3.0

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