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FEV showcasing 48V technology at 2016 SAE World Congress

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FEV will showcase some of its 48-Volt technology capabilities at the 2016 SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. The maximum torque of 450 N·m becomes available early in the speed range at 1,750 rpm—500 rpm earlier than in the series version. Torque curves with and without the E-Charger. Source: FEV. Click to enlarge.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8 kWh Li poly pack.

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Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

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Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter kWh, a 13% improvement, and the battery pack now fits under the trunk floor, which allows for a flat trunk floor as well as available 60/40 split-folding rear seats.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L diesel engine family; fuel consumption reduced by up to 10%, Euro 6 compliant

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The second family of new downsized power units to be introduced after the gasoline 1.6-liter The engine will be available in a variety of power outputs across several carlines. Click to enlarge. Opel is introducing a new four-cylinder, 1.6-liter liter turbo-diesel engine as part of the fundamental renewal of its powertrain portfolio.

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Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision builds on electrification, autonomous drive and vehicle intelligence

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It has also driven our development of cutting-edge autonomous drive technologies, which will be available in a range of mass production models by 2020. Many of these advances are already available, as drivers can rely today on vehicles to recognize danger or take appropriate action to enhance safety. Nissan Intelligent Power.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. Electrics and hybrids are expected to grow from a total of 3 million vehicles in 2016 to a total of 16 million by 2021. million in 2016. liters and 1.7

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Honda’s current state-of-the-art vehicle is the Clarity Fuel Cell, currently available in Japan, and to be available in the US and Europe by the end of the year. In 2016, each of these areas plans to have more than 50 stations and 100s more within the next 5 years. Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement.

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