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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. Currently, more than half of all new passenger car registrations are for diesel vehicles. India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Micro-hybrids.

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

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Target applications for Freescale’s small engine control platform include small-displacement two- and four-stroke engines used in motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and three-wheeled taxis. The demand for low-cost, two- and three-wheeled motorized vehicles is on the rise in emerging markets, such as China, India and Brazil.

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EU-Live project unveils electrified 3-wheeler; designed by Groupe PSA

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Positioned between the two-wheel and four-wheel segments, it is equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain, two electric in-wheel motors and a gasoline internal combustion engine. The hybrid vehicle is permitted to all roads, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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The sixth-generation of the best-selling mid-size sedan features two new powerplants, including the advanced variable compression unit first introduced in the Infinit QX50 ( earlier post ); the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the US; and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility features, including ProPILOT Assist.

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Mahindra LMM reaches another milestone this year

Electric Vehicles India

Mahindra Electric Mobility has offices in Bengaluru with two business divisions, Last Mile Mobility (LMM) and EV Technology Center (EVTEC). These include the Mahindra Jeeto 4-wheeler, the Alfa 3-wheeler line, and the all-electric Zor Grand and Treo lines. Safe and comfortable riding is provided by drum brakes on all wheels.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. Which electric-car developer counts former U.

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