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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

We only drove ’normal’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars before but those gave me a feeling of always being in a hurry. On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles).

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JULY 9, 2012

of all fatal accidents in 2007 occurred in intersections, and in 16 EU countries (excluding Sweden) the corresponding figure was 20.6% Accidents involving wild animals are a major international traffic problem. The aim is to reduce the speed of impact from about 100–110 km/h (62–68 mph) to below 80 km/h (50 mph).

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

liter naturally aspirated engine, the downsized engine with electric supercharger reduces the 70-100 km/h (44-63 mph) top gear acceleration time from 18 to 11 seconds. CPT will showcase VTES at the international supercharging conference held in Dresden 24-25 September 2009. Compared with a 1.6-liter

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

From 1990 to 2007, the total number of registered civil-use vehicles in China grew from 5.5 Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, October 2008. million to 57 million (not including motorcycles). The majority of these vehicles are used in populous metropolitan areas.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

In 2007, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn confirmed that VW was resurrecting the 1-liter car project and would place it in production. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). These TDI engines also share key internal engine features for reducing emissions. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept.

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MAY 28, 2009

In fall 2007, when we first introduced the full functional driving [HCCI] car to the press [ earlier post ], it operated in the classic HCCI mode—sort of the middle speed load range. we demonstrated to the press idle to 55 mph. Then in the Spring of 2008.we Hanho Yun, Nicole Wermuth and Paul Najt.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions.

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APRIL 29, 2009

During the intervening six and half years in the US alone, the auto industry will sell a projected 70-80 million internal combustion engine cars, pointing out the importance of improving today’s technology. Appleyard, Planning Advisory Service Report Number 546/547, 2007, pp. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The 81 kW / 108 hp Golf BlueMotion is a five-seater that is capable of 202 km/h (125 mph). The first generation of the Golf BlueMotion made its debut five years ago at the Geneva Motor Show; the car was launched into the market at the end of 2007. This third generation Golf BlueMotion will be launched into the market in summer 2013.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

pollution by about 20% could have prevented 6,100 of the 184,000 stroke hospitalizations in the northeastern United States in 2007. Burger, MD, and Gottfried Schlaug, MD, MPH of BIDMC, Brent A. Suh, ScD; Petros Koutrakis, PhD; Gottfried Schlaug, MD, MPH; Diane R. Gold, MD, MPH; Murray A. Arch Intern Med.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Another view of the E-JET. Click to enlarge. Compact E-JET. E-JET uses a 45 kW (60 hp) 1.0L

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 8, 2007

Here is part of the story from the Flint Journal Detroit shocker: GM unveils plug-in hybrid - and plans to build it The Flint Journal Sunday, January 07, 2007 By Todd Seibttseibt DETROIT - General Motors unveils a shocking concept car today: the Chevrolet VOLT. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 8 to 8.5

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

France-based MDI (Moteur Development International), the developer of a compressed air powertrain and several derivative vehicles, officially handed over the keys to two AirPods to KLM earlier in December. In 2007, MDI signed an agreement with Tata Motors for the application of CAE technology in India. The AirPod. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). now goes from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer estimated 7.3 Generational progress with the EA888. Click to enlarge. seconds, an improvement of 0.7

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APRIL 21, 2009

Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. And if the cap-and-trade legislation ever gets passed and we have to internalize the costs associated with GHG emission, then the all-electric capability of the Volt might be even more beneficial.

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JUNE 14, 2007

Air-Car Ready for Mass Production Bob Ewig Popular Mechanics May 31, 2007 The world's first commercial compressed air-powered vehicle is rolling towards the production line. The CityCat model will clock out at 68 mph with a driving range of 125 miles. Recently, however, we’ve been getting international inquires.

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