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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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AUGUST 16, 2011

Daimler will introduce the third-generation smart fortwo electric drive beginning in the spring of 2012, with a “five-figure” planned production level. A power cable is needed for this which is used to connect the vehicle to a public quick-charging station or a wallbox at home or work. 2 nd generation 3 rd generation.

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JULY 26, 2014

Audi will be the first to test its automated driving technology on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway in Tampa, Florida—which recently was designated as an automated driving and connected car test bed—using an Audi A7 equipped to handle piloted driving functions on freeway conditions up to 40 mph (64 km/h).

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MARCH 11, 2013

At EVS26 in Los Angeles in 2012, Siemens described its ‘eHighway of the Future’ concept for the electrification of on-road commercial trucks and select highway lanes via overhead electrified wires. The actively controllable pantograph can be easily connected to and disconnected from the overhead line at speeds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph).

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

First launched in 2012, the Prius+ was the first full hybrid 7-seat vehicle to go on sale in Europe. The Pre-Crash Safety system benefits from enhanced braking performance and is now able to achieve a maximum speed reduction of 60 km/h (37 mph). Driving performance has also been enhanced.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Power 2012). One of the research conclusions is that younger consumers in particular are willing to pay for technology that can help manage distractions created by the urge to be constantly connected in the car too. And many of them think that this constant connectivity is more important than having a driver’s licence and a car.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

MyFord Mobile and myfordmobile.com allow plug-in electric vehicle owners to have a seamless connected car experience, giving them the ability to easily lock and unlock their vehicle, find where they parked, access charge status, mileage and driving efficiency, as well as schedule charge times—all with the touch of a finger.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Fit EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production Fit EV battery-electric vehicle, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

The new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will become fully operational on 3 June 2012 and will replace the old airports of Tegel and Schönefeld. The Opel HydroGen4 features a fuel cell stack comprising440 series-connected cells that produce the electrical output to power the synchronous electric motor. kg of hydrogen.

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APRIL 20, 2012

Key enablers of XE16’s low engine speed technology include the Volvo Engine Brake, as well as massive connecting rods with large bearing surface areas that help alleviate bearing stress. The XE16 package reduces cruising rpm from 1425 to 1225 at 62 mph (100 km/h), yielding about a 3% fuel efficiency improvement. ratio instead of the 3.73

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph), which is electronically limited. The battery management system monitors the working conditions of the battery in real time and responds to unusual situations within 30 milliseconds by cutting the connections with the electronic devices. Charging of the battery takes around 7.5 hours with a 16A wallbox.

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JULY 11, 2011

Tests of the concepts will get under way in the first quarter of 2012. Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender. The combustion engine is connected to a 40 kW generator. Technical concept II: Volvo C30 with parallel-connected range extender. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

As a result Euro NCAP focuses on the automatic braking function in its AEB City tests up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Euro NCAP assesses the system performance both where the driver brakes and where there is no reaction to the warning for their ability to avoid and mitigate crashes up to speeds of 80 km/h (50 mph). Mercedes Benz E-Class.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The first train is scheduled for delivery in 2012 with final deliveries expected in 2014. The trains, with maximum operating speeds of 380 km/h (236 mph), are based on Bombardier’s next-generation ZEFIRO high speed rail technology, and are powered by a Bombardier MITRAC propulsion and control system.

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AUGUST 18, 2015

The UC Riverside study tested seven 2012 model year vehicles, including one port fuel injection (PFI) configured hybrid vehicle; one PFI vehicle; and six GDI vehicles. Vehicle steady-state testing showed that the hygroscopicity of PM emissions at high speeds (70 mph; κ > 1) are much larger than emissions at low speeds (30 mph; κ.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. The driver activates the traffic jam assistance function by pushing a button. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 5, 2013

Two out of three of these occur on roads with speed limits of 70 km/h (43 mph) or more. A car with adaptive cruise control and collision warning cuts the risk of colliding with the vehicle in front on a highway by up to 42%, according to a 2012 Euro-FOT study cited by Volvo. Adaptive Cruise Control with steer assist.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). BMW 2002 TI running in the AvD-Oldtimer Grand-Prix 2012. The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 Top speed is 242 km/h / 150 mph.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

In preparation for commercial launch in 2012, more than 160 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles are being delivered to demonstration program partners across the US, as part of a global demonstration of more than 600 vehicles. In addition, demonstration partners will be sharing data and comparing usage and performance of the vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

At the same Innovation Day 2012: Efficient Dynamics event at which it introduced its new EfficientDynamics engine family ( earlier post ), BMW also discussed its approach to Predictive Power Management as an element in its toolkit for fuel savings. The Foresight Assistant allows the driver to make the best use of coasting.

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MARCH 28, 2012

This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. The internal combustion engine can be switched off when coasting on the overrun at speeds up to 160 km/h (99 mph), since ancillaries such as the steering, brakes and refrigerant compressor operate electrically.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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AUGUST 19, 2016

This not only allows performance characteristics typical of a sports car—acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in under four seconds, top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h / 155 mph—but also a range of more than 500 kilometers according to the NEDC (more than 200 miles according to EPA). Earlier post.). Fusing analog and digital.

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MAY 6, 2012

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes 8.6 seconds; acceleration tops out at 216 km/h (134 mph). Other changes, e.g. to the crankshaft and the connecting rods, contribute towards the new 1.4 It accelerates the new Audi A3 to a highway speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (57.4

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is staging the world premier of a Sprinter E-CELL battery-electric van at the 2012 International Motor Show (IAA) for commercial vehicles. When connected to a 400-volt power source, the batteries can be charged in less than two hours. Chassis version of the Sprinter E-CELL prototype. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric in late 2010; the Focus Electric in 2011; a next-generation hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2012; followed by another next-generation hybrid electric vehicle in 2013. The pure electric mode on the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 mph (76 km/h).

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Last week Tesla revealed that its new Model S Plaid EV could reach a speed of near 200 MPH and reach 0 to 60 MPH in 1.99 With software controls and connectivity increasing on electric cars, speeds could potentially be limited based on location. Excuse me if I don’t get all giddy with excitement.

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JULY 19, 2011

It also is standard on 2011-12 S60 sedans and 2012 model S80 sedans and XC70 wagons. It uses an infrared laser sensor built into the windshield to monitor the area in front of the SUV when traveling at speeds of about 2 to 19 mph. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph. US DOT Connected Vehicles Research.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

In 2010, Volkswagen said that the MQB would be available in 2012, the technical foundation for more than 30 models in the group A0, A and B segments.) The battery gets charged either via external electricity sources (230-volt connection) or—in motion—via the TSI engine and battery regeneration (both front and rear axles).

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JULY 19, 2013

Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 The Spark EV’s maximum speed is limited to 90 mph. OnStar with three years of Directions & Connections plan is included.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

2012 Prius Plug-in hybrid. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. Maximum EV speed is up to 62 mph.

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JULY 6, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. through the use of 18650-type battery cells connected both in parallel. mph) or less, speakers. Click to enlarge. The Demio EV is an independently developed electric vehicle based on the Mazda Demio (known outside of Japan as Mazda2). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. —David Strayer.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

TMC will launch the vehicle in Japan on 30 January 2012. To help provide more enjoyable and eco-conscious use of the Prius PHV, the vehicle comes standard with a new service called PHV Drive Support, which is centered on a function that connects the vehicle and owner via the Internet. Earlier post.) km/L (143 mpg US, 1.64

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JULY 16, 2014

Over the last two years, 2012 and 2013, the new-customer conquest rate has simultaneously risen from 43 to 57%. Connected to a 5-speed manual gearbox, the 3-cylinder engine is not only very inexpensive to run but also allows the Yaris 1.0 to 6.1%, due in particular to the launches of the hybrid version and the Trend special edition.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Instead, there is an Integrated Starter motor and Generator (ISG) connected to the crankshaft, which is located between the engine and the transmission. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h). Both the C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid models will be built alongside the all-new 2012 Ford Focus and Focus Electric at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from its China-based partner NVT Battery and features a range of about 133 km (84 miles) without use of air conditioning and with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and consumption of 665 Wh/km. AEV is upgrading to include 3G cellular network connectivity in China. Click to enlarge.

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