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MARCH 1, 2011
Volkswagen is unveiling an electric microbus concept at the Geneva Motor show. In 2001, Volkswagen developed a modern concept version it called the Microbus concept. The new electric Bulli, more compact and affordable than the earlier concept, is fitted with six seats. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.5
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AUGUST 3, 2009
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time.
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MARCH 9, 2012
The new PHEV Outlander will be a permanent 4WD electric vehicle, supplemented by a gasoline engine when needed. Depending on power consumption and remaining battery charge, the system will start the gasoline engine automatically as a generator (Series Mode). MIVEC gasoline engine fitted with an all-new valvetrain; and a 110 kW 2.2L
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AUGUST 20, 2011
liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Ford was the first vehicle manufacturer in Europe to offer production passenger vehicles with Flexifuel technology, and the Focus Flexifuel model was launched in Sweden in 2001. Earlier post.)
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
At the BMW Group Innovation Day 2012: Efficient Dynamics, BMW introduced a completely new engine family—gasoline and diesel—to take advantage more effectively of its current TwinPower Turbo technology and to create what it called an “ unprecedented ” degree of commonality across the platforms. Earlier post.).
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AUGUST 30, 2009
The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Most of the new vehicles have received special praise for their interiors, which has been a priority for GM since Bob Lutz assumed product design responsibilities in 2001. Build better products. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). The Isenbüttel site was chosen for this center and construction of a special research center for electric drivetrains began in 2001. US gal) of gasoline. Earlier post.).
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