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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

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The oldest operating ferry in Finland will on Saturday become the nation’s first all-electric passenger vessel after being fitted with Visedo power. The new installed system was eight tons lighter; consisting of two Visedo permanent magnet motor drives and two Visedo DC/DC converters which control the ferry’s DC grid.

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Aura System’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance Hybrid for USPS

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Azure Dynamics Corporation incorporated Aura Systems ’s AuraGen motor/generator into its Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle delivered to the United States Postal Service fleet (USPS). The Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle is a two-ton step van, and will participate in the USPS fleet in Long Island, New York for a twelve-month pilot program.

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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The drive systems fitted in the two plug-in hybrid models bring together a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. liters/100 km [181 – 235 mpg US]; electric power consumption combined: 26.0 – 23.7 The combustion engine is a 3.0-liter

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Mercedes unveils its first pinnacle luxury EV, the Maybach EQS SUV

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Mercedes has unveiled its first ultra-luxury electric vehicle, the Maybach EQS SUV. Now, Mercedes has introduced its first ultra-luxury electric vehicle, the Maybach EQS SUV. First, the vehicle comes standard as a dual motor all-wheel-drive configuration, but it now produces a massive 649 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque.

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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). The four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine is mated to an all-new Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and a 215-net-horsepower 2.5-liter The new TNGA 2.5-liter

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India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

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India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives. The Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore cities are among the top markets for ride-hailing four-wheelers in India and have the highest shares of electric vehicles when compared to the other cities in India. India’s electric four-wheeler. billion, $52.5

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