Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. In 2012, India accounted for 15% of the global market for diesel passenger cars, the second-largest market after Europe.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

The company presented these latest test results in a paper at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. Compression ratio was set at 15:1, and the fuel used was 87 octane gasoline. 2012) Indicated Cycle Efficiency Improvements of a 4-Stroke, High Compression Ratio, S.I., SAE Paper 2012-01-0378 ([link]. Source: Pinnacle.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

to commence in 2012. An unusual entrant into the EV arena, Aptera , a three-wheeled futuristic electric car, continues to stir excitement, and would appear to be more than science fiction. The Nissan plan envisions hundreds of vehicles in 2010, with general sales in various markets including the U.S.

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Electric Cars Cars Nissan Electric 100