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Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

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The twin-turbocharged, 48-valve, W12 engine powers the new convertible to 60 mph in 4.1 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). Zero to 100 mph (160 km/h) takes 9.7 Peak torque of 800 N·m (590 lb-ft) is reached at 2000 revs/min through to 5000 revs/min. Provisional EU cycle fuel consumption figures are 22.7

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ZeTek Efforts on Fuel Cell London Cabs Reach Back to 1998

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A third fuel cell taxi was built in 2000 using a Metrocab body and was featured at Hannover Messe, the European Fuel Cell Forum and the Seventh Grove Fuel Cell Symposium in the UK. The ZeTek fuel cell taxi had a top speed of about 70 mph (113 km/h) and a range of about 100 miles. A second taxi was built in 1999.

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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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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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The gasoline engine delivers 105 hp (72 kW) at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm/min, with combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.2 liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter

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Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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The A3 e-tron accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the Audi A3 e-tron reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and has a maximum range of 50 km (31 miles). This corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 35 grams per km (56 g/mile).

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Tropos Motors triples range of electric LSVs with new Li-ion-powered ABLE XR; 26 kWh pack

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With the largest capacity battery pack of LSVs on the market, the ABLE XR can travel up to 45+ mph (72+ km/h), and up to 160 miles (at 25 mph), as well as tow a max of 2000 pounds on public roads, or 3000 pounds on closed campuses.

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