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Honeywell Expects Turbocharged Engine Segment to Double by 2015

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Honeywell expects the global turbo segment to double in the next five years, from 17 million new turbo vehicles in 2009 to 35 million in 2015. In China, turbocharging will grow from approximately 10% today to 20% by 2015. The company also expects the global turbocharged commercial vehicle engine segment to grow rapidly from 3.5

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Nissan Leaf for Energy Security & Independence

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When Farid’s friend, an engineer who worked in the petrol industry, told him that Australia only has 24 days’ supply of petrol in reserve, he did his research and bought an electric car. His initial purchase was a 2015 Nissan Leaf for […]

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2024 Hyundai Creta launch: Engine, variants and colour options revealed

Baua Electric

Hyundai Creta was first launched in India in 2015 and it quickly scaled its way to the top in the still small-ish segment which at the time had the likes of Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport as well. 2024 Hyundai Creta engine and transmission options Hyundai is introducing its 1.5-litre litre Turbo GDi Petrol engine on the new Creta.

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Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. A production version of the S60L plug-in hybrid will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Jaguar Land Rover expanding Ingenium powertrain family; new gasoline engine, TRANSCEND transmission

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The new additions will support the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation. billion) Engine Manufacturing Centre.

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New PSA 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo takes International Engine of Year category award

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liter 3-cylinder Turbo PureTech engine ( earlier post ) was named best in the 1.0-liter liter category International Engine of the Year 2015 earlier this month. Some 100,000 units of the engine, which displaced the reigning category champion Volkswagen Group 1.4-liter PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new 1.2-liter liter to 1.4-liter

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2024 Hyundai Creta to launch tomorrow: What is the expected pricing structure

Baua Electric

The Creta, first launched in 2015, has had over 9.80 litre turbo petrol motor is mighty interesting too but it will come only on one top-end variant and may carry a price tag of around ₹ 21 lakh (ex-showroom). 2024 Hyundai Creta: Engine and transmission choices Hyundai is bringing in its 1.5-litre MPi petrol and 1.5l

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