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Pinnacle Engine pre-production prototype opposed piston engine shows about 27% fuel consumption improvement across different scooter cycles compared to conventional engine

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Fuel mass flow comparison shows Pinnacle engine ahead at just about all points in the map. We did another study with FEV, projecting our data onto a turbo downsized application; we get nearly 50% improvements in common automobiles. We end up being a real natural for the basic automobile. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Electricity prices in comparison. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. More than 90% cite affordability and security of supply as the biggest challenges to a successful energy transition. Euro cents/kWh. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge.

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Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

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In the long run, the large variety of drivetrain concepts will give way to electric drive. Comparison of drive concepts for diesel engines, with reductions in fuel consumption. In addition, automobile manufacturers are using other technologies to further decrease consumption and emissions. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. Earlier post.). meters in length.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. That means finding economically viable solutions that our customers can afford. —Laurent Taupin.

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MQB-based 7th gen VW Golf up to 100 kg lighter and 23% more fuel efficient than predecessor; Golf BlueMotion delivers 3.2 l/100km (73.5 mpg US) and 85g/km CO2

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It was therefore important to us to build the most fuel-efficient Golf ever, which at the same time had to remain affordable. By way of comparison: the 18 PS weaker corresponding engine in the already fuel-efficient previous model (90 kW / 122 PS) consumed 6.2 And we’ve succeeded in doing that. Average fuel consumption is 4.8

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Best electric scooters in India 2023

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This makes TVS iQube one of the most affordable electric scooters in India without compromising on features, performance and comfort. Ather 450X Ather Energy is an Indian electric powered automobile corporation situated in Bangalore. Subsidies to promote the introduction of EVs across India.

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