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Honda reveals prototype of third-generation autonomous work vehicle

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Maximum loading capacity 2000 lbs. Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle Third-Generation Specifications Vehicle dimensions W: 51in (1300mm) x L: 119in(3025mm) x H: 81in (2052mm) Bed size 101in (2560mm) x 51in (1300mm) Unladen vehicle weight 1765 lbs.

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nanoFLOWCELL to present new QUANT F flow cell EV at Geneva

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The new car features a new drive system with a two-speed automatic, and delivers top speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph). In this connection, I would expressly like to point out that we researchers are not interested here in pumping up hp/kW figures, but rather in realising what is technically feasible. This is unique.

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Jeep Cherokee in Europe gains new 2.2L MultiJet II diesel

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MultiJet II 200 hp reaches a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8.5 MultiJet II 200 hp with Active Drive II and low-range has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h), 0-62 mph time of 8.7 The design of the pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft is optimized to limit weight.

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Third-generation smart fortwo electric drive to launch worldwide in spring 2012; first use of battery packs from Daimler JV Deutsche Accumotive and motor from JV EM-motive

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kWh pack powers a 55 kW (peak) electric motor from the Daimler-Bosch JV EM-motive GmbH ( earlier post ); top speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph), and range in city traffic is approximately 140 km (87 miles). A power cable is needed for this which is used to connect the vehicle to a public quick-charging station or a wallbox at home or work.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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In order to counteract engine vibration and maintain smooth operation, the EA288’s crankshaft is connected to two gear-driven counter-rotating balance shafts that spin at twice engine speed. Volkswagen raised the fuel injection pressure on the base engine from 1600 to 2000 bar. SE with Connectivity and Navigation, 1.8T

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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Everything is managed electronically—there is no mechanical connection between the front and the rear. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph). seconds, and top speed is 215 km/h (134 mph). It accelerates from 0 to 30 km/h (19 mph) in 2.8 seconds and takes 4 seconds to move from 30 to 60 km/h (37 mph).

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Start-up AEV developing battery-electric shuttle buses for China, India and US markets

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with LG Chem in 2000—is developing a 6.3m kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from its China-based partner NVT Battery and features a range of about 133 km (84 miles) without use of air conditioning and with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and consumption of 665 Wh/km. Click to enlarge. AEV eShuttle powertrain block diagram.

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