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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013. Click to enlarge. Using a parallel hybrid system with a 14.2

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Daimler Buses North America Crests 3,000 Hybrid Bus Sales Mark

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Sales for Daimler Buses North America’s Orion VII diesel-electric series hybrid bus have surpassed 3,000 units—more than any other manufacturer in the world. Houston Metro is placing an additional order for 80 Orion VII diesel-electric hybrid buses for 2010 delivery. These will be produced and delivered in 2010.

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Volvo Drops DRIVe V70 and S80 CO2 Emissions Below 120 g/km

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Volvo has introduced new DRIVe diesel versions of the S80 sedan and V70 wagon with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km, corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.5 There has been a swift pace of development since the launch of our first 119-gram models in Paris in autumn 2008.”. liter diesel engine and manual gearbox. Click to enlarge.

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Bosch offers more details on the light-duty hydraulic-hybrid drive developed with PSA

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Like electric hybrids, the hydraulic hybrid system is able to support gasoline and diesel engines in ranges where they do not work at optimum efficiency. However, it is much quicker to recharge and can use the extra energy provided by the internal-combustion engine more efficiently, Bosch says. Hydraulic hybrid powertrain.

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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Capstone microturbines can run on diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, methanol, jet fuel, propane and compressed natural gas. The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Michigan Assembly’s energy storage system will be able to recharge from the grid during off-peak hours when energy is available at a lower cost. The stations will be used to recharge electric switcher trucks that transport parts between adjacent facilities.

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Peugeot charges up in Australia: e-208, e-2008 to spearhead electric vehicle rollout this year

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An expansion into electric vehicles is intended to recharge interest in Peugeot, with the brand preparing to launch the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 in Australia. The brand has just rolled out its first local electric vehicle, the Peugeot e-partner small van and will add the e-2008 small SUV within months. 2023 Peugeot e-2008.

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