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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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Today’s headline news is trucks, highlighted by General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s keynote unveiling the coming Chevrolet Silverado EV, announcing it was available for online reservations. Available multi-flex tailgate. Toyota also showed an electric pickup as one of its concepts of future vehicles. Last Year’s Pickup News.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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Our range of technology, especially that available for the Golf, now covers all customer preferences. In the middle of the electric power range is the plug-in hybrid concept of the Golf GTE4 and at its top end the 100% battery-powered drive system, such as Volkswagen is offering in the new e-Golf. New e-Golf. The BUDD-e5, I.D.6

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SEC issues cease-and-desist order against split-cycle engine developer Scuderi Group for violations of Securities Act

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The family-owned company, which was formed in 2002, has, in conjunction with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), designed, modeled and prototyped a range of implementations of the Scuderi architecture, including naturally aspirated, air hybrid, Millerized and turbocharged versions. Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background'

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. The most spectacular version was the 170 hp BMW 2002 turbo—the first turbocharged model from a European manufacturer. Click to enlarge. 220i Coupe.

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Honda R&D installs hydrogen refueling station for field validation of new MC Fill dynamic fast-fill protocol

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Honda, which is also participating in the SAE J2601 work on a standardized light-duty vehicle hydrogen fueling protocol, will make the new research station available to other automakers to further validate the MC Fill protocol’s performance and functionality. Earlier post.)

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Aura System’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance Hybrid for USPS

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The AuraGen development started in 1994 with the first working proof of concept demonstration in 1996. Starting in 1999, Aura Systems focused all of its resources on the AuraGen (all other operations were sold and or discontinued) and in early 2001 the first AC-only, 5kW commercial units became available.

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CTT Outlines International Expansion Efforts At Tokyo Motor Show; $400M in Orders for 38,000 EVs

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CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. CT&T EVs will be available in Japan starting in November. for the concept of the RAS system. Earlier post.) The current e-Zone uses a 72V, 7.0

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