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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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Excess heat and pressure from the exhaust gas are recaptured by the turbo-compound unit. On average, the D13TC engine delivers improved fuel efficiency of up to 11% compared to 2015 Volvo truck models. Volvo Trucks North America’s latest-generation D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard on all VNL models.

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Gotheburg expands ElectriCity with two more electric buses, other electric heavy-duty vehicles

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Tomorrow's quiet vehicles emitting no exhaust gases will make the city even more appealing for people to live in, work in and enjoy. ElectriCity has brought together companies, researchers, public authorities, the city and the region since 2013 to test and develop new solutions for sustainable transport and sustainable urban development.

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Daimler opens new MB R&D center in Beijing, presents G-Code hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive concept

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The digital sound modulation also lets the occupants experience the soundscape of a powerful sports car equipped with a flap exhaust system. One example is the collaboration with Tsinghua University, one of China’s leading universities, on the development of sustainable transport solutions, including autonomous driving.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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The last three tries were quite exhausting, and by the third driving test, the Model 3 owner stated that some DMV staff were already irate. In 2015, California accounted for 43% of Tesla’s new vehicle registrations , as per data from IHS Markit. It is then no surprise that Teslas are very popular in the state.

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