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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. In 2008, Volkswagen manufactured more than 150,000 units, making it the most successful SUV in Germany. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. Earlier post.).

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Orbital Corporation and Changan to Develop Concept Engine

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The ChangAn CA18 FlexDI Concept Engine shown at Auto China 2008. Ltd, China’s fourth largest automotive manufacturer, have entered into a joint development contract for a concept engine. If the program is successful, Changan plans to take the FlexDI concept engine to mass production in a Changan vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Buick Mild Hybrid Business Concept Vehicle Unveiled in Shanghai

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The Buick Business Concept Vehicle. The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. Click to enlarge.

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. Irrespective of its concept, its vehicle class or drive type, every new model of the brand will continue to be a typical MINI, with a maximum of interior space, exciting drive and individuality, achieved on the smallest footprint amongst its competitors.

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2012 Detroit Auto Show: Green Car Preview--Production Models

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With the auto industry continuing to recover slowly from its 2008 meltdown and Chinese sales rising, both U.S. and overseas automakers will launch new models and show off gleaming concept cars. Next week's Detroit Auto Show promises to be the busiest and most influential in several years. The largest.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Going back in time a bit, we can see that the Caterpillar Corporation filed a 2008 patent application that covers a “power system having an ammonia-fueled engine.” State-owned GAC is leading Chinese legacy automakers in the transition to green energy. GAC said it has developed a 2.0-liter and Tesla Inc., and Wuling Motors Holdings.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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Stanley Whittingham , who created the lithium-ion concept, and Akira Yoshino , who developed the anode chemistry that was used in Sony’s first lithium-ion battery. It later became the chemistry of choice for early electric cars including the 2008 Tesla Roadster. Stanley Whittingham.