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Zypp Electric plans to deploy 2000 women rider partners in a year, and at least 20,000 women delivery partners in 2 years – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Zypp Electric , a leading tech-enabled EV-as-a-service platform, has announced an initiative to empower women within the green mobility sector, in connection with the International Women’s Day 2024. Zypp Electric has 340 women riders within the company, who benefit from the earnings amounting to more than INR 25,000.

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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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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries

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—Ryan Harty, manager of Connected and Environmental Business, American Honda Motor Co., The Honda Fit EV launched in 2012 with a fuel economy of 118 MPGe. Neither automakers nor utilities can address these complex technical, policy and business issues alone.

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

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The variable ground clearance is reminiscent of an Audi model family that has attracted an enthusiastic, loyal fan base in the C and later B segments since 2000—the Audi allroad. The front and rear wheels are connected via a five-link axle. degrees, the departure angle 28.1

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Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

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Predicted fuel economy for such a vehicle equipped with the TSCi system was 48.8 Prior work at Transonic had shown high indicated thermal efficiency (up to 42%) with the use of EGR, and SC fuel temperature at 2000 rpm and 2 bar BMEP on a 1.6L Medium load was demonstrated at 2000 rpm 7.6 mpg US (4.8 L/100km): 4.7% mpg US/5.05

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London to host £150 Catapult center for smarter cities; chaired by Sir David King

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The London Future Cities Catapult will look at ways in which services across areas such as health, transport, energy and public safety can be integrated, helping to boost the economy and benefit citizens. The London Catapult will be chaired by Sir David King.

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Allison endorses Odyne Hybrid System for Allison 3000 and 4000 Series transmissions

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The initial relationship related to hybrid systems for the 2000 Series Allison transmission, which has now been expanded to include the 3000 and 4000 Series Allison transmissions at the completion of design reviews for those products. In July of 2012, Allison Transmission invested in a non-controlling equity stake in Odyne Systems, LLC.

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