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BMW Debuts Twin-Turbo Inline-6 for 7 Series in NA

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BMW is bringing its twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine that produces V-8 power on six-cylinder fuel consumption to the 7 Series in North America. Both BMW 740i and BMW 740Li will go on sale in the United States as 2011 models in Spring 2010. The 733i featured a 3.2-liter liter inline-6 engine rated at 197 hp.

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Has Mercedes-Benz Forgotten What Constitutes Luxury?

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For decades, companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW were stressing the fundamentals while deftly implementing the latest technologies. European volumes likewise dwarf North American sales, further encouraging the brand to make decisions that might not be as popular here. Paired with our in-house MB.OS

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post ).

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years. As America downsizes and SUVs go unpurchased, GM’s diehards put inefficient if zero-emission H2/FCV Equinoxes in advertisements and a few dozen driveways to which they remain tethered by unavailable fuel.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe e-vehicles will represent 15% or less of total new car sales by 2025. Nevertheless, this still represents potential sales of up to 5.7 Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. million in China, 2.5 million in India, 3.8 million in the US and 2.1 million in Western Europe.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

They haven’t, and GM is clearly struggling to overcome a host of startup production problems with its Ultium vehicles—sales of which have remained far, far below the company’s own goals. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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They haven’t, and GM is clearly struggling to overcome a host of startup production problems with its Ultium vehicles—sales of which have remained far, far below the company’s own goals. In North America, the EX30 is small enough that four full-size American adults will find it too tight for more than short trips.

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