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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B? The batteries are charged at the bus terminus via the B?

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China’s XPeng confirms Aussie launch: 2024 XPeng G6 Tesla Model Y rival will be here within months

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XPeng is the highest quality intelligent EV that we could identify after an exhaustive search,” TrueEV CEO Jason Clarke said in a media statement. “We One of a group of ambitious China’s EV start-ups along with Nio and Li Auto, it was established as Guangzhou Chengxing Zhidong Automobile Technology Co by tech billionaire He Xiaopeng in 2015.

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Kia introduces new mild hybrid powertrain, 7-speed DCT

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Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, the new hybrid system employs a 48V lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s power output and cut exhaust emissions. The new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will start to appear on production Kia cars in 2015. Hybrids Transmissions'

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Hard parts supplier Rheinmetall Automotive expects electrification to account for more than half of sales in 2020

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billion) in 2015, including around 16% from the companies located in NAFTA. Weighing around nine kilograms, these components serve to hold the rechargeable battery cells installed in two electrically powered vehicles of this OEM—a crossover SUV and a high-power sports limousine. Sales amounted to around €2.6 billion (US$2.8

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New engines in Mercedes-Benz A-Class lower fuel consumption up to 26% compared to preceding models

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The A 180 CDI will be the first Mercedes-Benz to emit only 98 g of CO 2 per kilometer; the A 220 CDI is the first Mercedes to meet the Euro-6 emission standard which comes into force in 2015. The A 200 CDI has multiple exhaust gas recirculation to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. In addition to high-pressure EGR, where hot exhaust.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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2015 Lexus NX 300h. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise. Click to enlarge.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. Honda VCM deactivates the cylinder by using its VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to keep the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position to halt fuel supply. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,