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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. With our new drive strategy, we are transporting our hallmark DNA into an electrified future. 13,500 rpm.

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016. The diesel generator meets the requirements of exhaust gas standard stage IIIB1. The H3 locomotive can operate safely at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph) whereas most shunters in this class are designed to run at 80 km/h (50 mph) maximum.

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Toyota doubles the electric range in the new version of Prius PHEV with 8.8 kWh pack

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Toyota unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). liter Atkinson-cycle, 4-cylinder engine—the same as in all 2016 Prius hybrid models—earns a 40%-plus thermal efficiency.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Furthermore, these standards become law at different times: Euro VI and Euro 5b+ have been in force since the start of 2014, Euro 6b does not become compulsory until September 2016. Here the exhaust gases are cleaned by a combination of exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The new A4 Sedan has the best drag coefficient in its class at 0.23, while Avant has c d 0.26. The body of the new Audi models is one of the lightest in its class due to an intelligent material mix and lightweight construction. seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

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