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ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

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Then, the system guides the oil in the damper in such a way that it drives the electric pump motor. The production numbers continue to rise; 2011 marked the temporary record high with more than 2.2 Moreover, the technology is capable of actively raising each individual wheel.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

Drive Electric

It is one of the most cost-effective ways to cut our greenhouse emissions, because it reduces the $9b a year New Zealand spends importing oil products from overseas,” said Mr. Gilbert. We were established in 2011, and since then have become the leading voice on e-mobility uptake in New Zealand.

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VM Motori Awards CGI Block and Bedplate Contracts for New 3.0L Diesel to Tupy

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The Euro 5 compliant engine is capable of 240 hp (59 kW/liter) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque and will be available in the 2011 model year vehicles in the European market. The vacuum pump is incorporated into one of the camshafts for greater efficiency and the oil pump is a rotary vane type.

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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

Revenge of the Electric Car

‘Starting Wednesday, the 2010 Roadster, which competes against exotic sport cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile lease based on the manufacturer’s price of $111,005, Tesla said. cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile. other manufacturers before 2011.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2011. The system comprises a deactivation rocker arm and oil control valve. When engine conditions are right, for example in highway cruise, the engine computer gives a command to the oil control valve and the unneeded cylinders shut down to save fuel. V6 and 4.2L

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. The ICE is also likely to get efficiency improvements from electric oil and water pumps.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The hundreds of thousands of new cars being added every year to roads in China could further damage already shaky air quality if they are oil-based vehicles. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Great Wall Motor Co., Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s in late 2010. Prius hybrid.

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