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New 2.2L EU5 diesel for 2012 Land Rover Defender

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Land Rover is replacing the EU4 2.4-liter The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as the outgoing engine, but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. Land Rover Defender 12MY. liter engine. liter diesel in the 2012 Defender.

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Audi taps Mertens from Volvo to lead technical development

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In 1985, he gained a master of science degree in industrial engineering and operations research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the United States. Between 1985 and 1990, he was head of the technology transfer department at the University of Kaiserslautern, where he gained a doctorate in engineering.

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GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics collaborate to accelerate development of next-generation eDrive technology

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GKN Automotive has advanced eDrive technologies since 2002. They are capable of providing either full-electric power, or hybrid-electric power to support an existing internal combustion engine. s position as a dominant force in the design, development and supply of EV powertrain solutions and power electronics products.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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First introduced in 2002, versions of this suspension system are found on Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac, Acura, Audi, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Lamborghini models. V8 engine, which has 100 more horsepower. The optional MagneRide damping system, part of the $1,995 Handling Package, kept the rear tires planted.

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GKN Automotive launches new strategy to make electric propulsion more affordable

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The company’s Automotive SPICE Level 2- and 3-certified software engineering processes enable it to manage the system’s complete integration. Standardizing their diameters lowers tooling costs and engineering effort, and improves assembly costs and quality. The inverter retains its own separate housing for maximum serviceability.