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Mercedes-Benz’ GLC F-CELL fuel-cell plug-in hybrid SUV coming in 2017

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The 9 kWh battery pack is housed at the rear of the SUV to save space. The system also features a recuperation function, which allows energy to be recuperated and stored in the battery during braking and coasting phases. The SUV is produced at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant, which acts as the competence center for the model series.

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Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology

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Hyundai Motor is a world leader in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, having opened the world’s first commercial production facility for fuel cell vehicles in 2013, and released the world’s first commercialized hydrogen-powered vehicle, the Tucson Fuel Cell, in 2015.

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Report: Toyota to begin sales of fuel cell sedan in Japan this December

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The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. The two tanks store hydrogen at pressures of up to 700 bar. Only 30 hydrogen refueling stations are currently available, but the government is targeting 100 in fiscal 2015. Earlier post.).

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Mitsubishi introduces Concept GC-PHEV SUV to North America

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Using the energy stored within a fully charged lithium-ion battery pack alone, the Concept GC-PHEV can supply the equivalent of a days worth of electrical power consumption to the average household. Future Safety Technologies.

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Volvo Cars reveals new V90 wagon; PHEV model with ~31-mile electric range

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The V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV ( earlier post ) and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. PowerPulse takes fresh air via the air filter, compresses it and stores it in the tank. Volvo unveiled its new Volvo V90 wagon in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The most efficient debuts at Monterey Automotive Future

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The German automaker introduced its Maybach EQS electrical SUV, in addition to the Maybach Night time Layout and Perceptible One-11 idea, a contemporary pluck at the historical C111 supercar. In spite of developments in energy and length for battery-powered automobiles, ICE engines store the majority of vehicle gross sales international.

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Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance

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Restyling a Best-Selling Premium Compact SUV. The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. The “SH” stands for Super Handling, a big promise from a 4,059-pound compact SUV. SH-AWD = Super Handling – All-Wheel Drive.

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