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Honda outlines short-term directions for China; local production of hybrids pushed back to 2016

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Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., HMCI), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary, outlined Honda’s technology directions, plans for new model introductions, and increasing localization of research and development operation in China. Earlier post.).

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX—unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show—for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010. Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. liter I-4 was examined to identify ways fuel economy could be improved.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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When the car is filled at the pump, an internal system analyses the mix of the two fuel types and adjusts accordingly. The first such vehicles were introduced by Volkswagen in 2003, and by 2004, they accounted for more than 17% of the Brazilian auto market. Until fairly recently, these US motor vehicles were non-FFVs.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. Fuel consumption for the XC90 T6 is 8.0 Fuel type, recommended.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The electric motor produces 94 kW of power and 350 N·m (258.1 During everyday driving, most braking operations use the electric motor, which then works as a generator. For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. Click to enlarge. lb-ft) of torque.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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