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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100 km) at 60 mph to 22.9

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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These tests resulted in the combined 115% freight efficiency improvement over a 2009 baseline truck. The Freightliner SuperTruck features a low-back-pressure, next-generation aftertreatment system that efficiently removes NO x from the exhaust stream. and anti-idle testing in both a cold chamber and hot chamber. mpg (19.26 mpg (19.26

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds. Vehicle exhaust and evaporative emission calibration. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3

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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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Between 2009 and 2015, the legislation more than doubled the fuel efficiency of the fleet of 13,500 yellow taxis, leading to estimated declines in air pollution emissions. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively. —Dustin Fry, MPH, a researcher at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health.

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FEV LiiON Vehicle With Wankel Range Extender at the Vienna Motor Symposium

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Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles. The vehicle can accelerate to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than 6 seconds, and top speed is higher than 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.). Powertrain elements. Click to enlarge. . Power electronics.

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Fiat introducing new 2-cylinder 0.9L Turbo TwinAir in 2014 MiTo mini

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liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 With its unique intake cam profile, the MultiAir second generation further optimises thermodynamic efficiency of the engine by modulating the amount of exhaust gas recirculated in the combustion chamber (internal EGR). In 2009, Fiat introduced a 1.4-liter

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