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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2

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The Benefits of EV Charging Stations for Businesses: A Smart Move As the World Re-opens

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billion tons, or a 7% decline from 2019 levels — many people are taking to the roads with the goal of being more eco-conscious. EV Charging Can Drive Shoppers to Your Business Spending at clothing and clothing-accessory stores grew by more than 200% year over year. EV sales globally are expected to hit 5 million in 2021.

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Hyundai Motor Group unveils TIGER uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle concept

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We are constantly looking at ways to rethink vehicle design and development and re-define the future of transportation and mobility. It is also intended to connect to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which can fully charge and deliver TIGER to inaccessible locations. John Suh, Head of New Horizons Studio.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The stamping, injection and sheet metal activities, but also the available surface area (237 hectares, 67 of which are currently built), the network of suppliers, accessibility via road connections, and above all the excellence of the industrial operational system (standardisation, manufacturing 4.0,

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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When launched in early 2019, it will become the first vessel operating with a Wärtsilä HY solution. The vessel will be capable of being completely independent from additional charging facilities, since re-charging of the energy storage system will be automatically managed by the Energy Management System, the “brain” of the Wärtsilä HY.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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The first time that an electric motor was matched to a 12-cylinder internal combustion engine in a Lamborghini was in 2019 with the Sián, which used a 25 kW electric engine to support the previous generation of V12, storing the electrical energy in a supercapacitor. The LB744 introduces a new hybrid architecture and a new generation of V12.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The new third-generation Kia Ceed will be the second among a range of Kia models to offer the new powertrain from 2019. Connected by a belt to the diesel engine’s crankshaft, under acceleration the MHSG provides up to 10kW of electric power assistance to the powertrain in motor mode, reducing engine load and emissions.

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