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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The two companies have been collaborating on fuel cell drive systems since 2013. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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Chevrolet introduces 2013 Malibu ECO with eAssist

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Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Intelligent charge/discharge of the high-voltage battery.

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GM makes eAssist standard on the 2013 Buick Regal; new SAE paper coming at World Congress

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GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist will be standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L Acceleration matches the manual with an estimated 0-60 mph time of 6.7 base model.

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BMW i8 customer demand exceeding planned production; improved fuel consumption

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Customers have already been able to place pre-orders for the BMW i8 in all major markets since autumn 2013; BMW says that demand for the BMW i8 is already exceeding the planned production volume during ramp-up. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4

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Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

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For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter A green ‘ECO’ symbol on the dashboard lights up when the engine is shut down by the system. In the XF sports sedan this engine is capable of accelerating the car to 60 mph in 7.5 liter V6 Supercharged and 2.0-liter

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Scion iQ EV arrives in US for campus and urban car-sharing programs

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2013 Scion iQ EV. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. Click to enlarge.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 3 to carry MSRP of $50,195; intelligent energy management with proactive route analysis

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2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. BMW’s 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will arrive in US showrooms this fall at an MSRP of $50,195 including destination and handling. During overrun and braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is used to charge the battery. Lithium-ion battery.

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