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VW Scirocco gets a completely new range of engines; up to 20 PS more power and 19% more fuel efficient

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Volkswagen is endowing its the new version of its Scirocco sports coupé with a range of six new gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines delivering more power and better fuel economy. With its entry-level engines, the Scirocco consumes 5.4 In the late summer of 2008 Volkswagen re-introduced the model with the third-generation Scirocco.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mystery new tease could be incoming electric Alfa Romeo Tonale as Italian icon goes green

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When it arrives next year the Tonale is tipped to be Alfa Romeo’s first-ever EV, if you ignore the battery-powered version of the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale supercar. Finally, an all-wheel powertrain could gift the Alfa Tonale up to 240kW and 509Nm, plus a 525km range courtesy of its 73kWh battery.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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French cars have frustrated the living hell out of me this past decade, and the Peugeot e-2008 GT is another one to add to my list. As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. Day 1: Bonjour, mon ami 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. You’re a smart little SUV. Bonne chance, e-2008.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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For those that don’t know us, we have made it our mission since 2008 to help businesses and individuals make the successful transition to electric vehicles. The charging flap is located here at the front left of the vehicle, this opens which opens like so to reveal your Type 2 and your CCS connector. Functionality.

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USABC Issues Requests for Proposal Information for Four Energy Storage Projects for Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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(CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM Dr. Patil has an undergraduate degree from IIT, Bombay (India) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008.

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