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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. Electrification: eSprinter to follow in 2019. Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. The eTorque mild hybrid system is one of several changes made to the powertrains for the 2019 Ram 1500. Cast aluminum pistons, treated with a friction-reducing coating and piston rings, drive forged connecting rods. liter Pentastar V-6 upgrade and 5.7-liter

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BMW unveils i8 Roadster, 2019 i8 Coupe; optimized eDrive tech increases power and range

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. The electrically operated convertible top, opens and closes in less than 16 seconds and while the vehicle is in motion at up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Also standard on both models is Dynamic Damper Control.

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Mercedes-Benz Vito gets OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine

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An additional selective catalytic reduction catalytic converter (SCR) with ammonia slip catalyst (ASC) in the exhaust gas duct. The especially comfortable and efficient automatic transmission with torque converter replaces the previous 7G-TRONIC and comes as standard with the new diesel engines.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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cubic feet, compared with the 2019 Sonata Hybrid. Conventional hybrid vehicles do not have torque converters to improve fuel economy because torque converters lose energy while transferring power to the drive wheels. These features include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (standard). Lane Keeping Assist (standard).

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Volkswagen brand to spend more than €9B on electrification over next 5 years; expansion of platform model

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In total, the Volkswagen brand will invest more than €11 billion in e-mobility, digitalization, autonomous driving and mobility services from 2019 to 2023, of which more than €9 billion (US$10.2 the dawning of the e-mobility era and connectivity for our brand becomes tangible for our customers, too. With the fully-electric ID.1

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Harbour Air and magniX partner to build world’s first all-electric airline; seaplanes to ePlanes

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Through this partnership, both companies are furthering the vision to someday connect communities with clean, efficient and affordable electric air travel. This partnership will set the standard for the future of commercial aviation operators. —Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX. DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver.