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Wrightbus to Design and Build New Bus for London; Delivery Targeted for 2011

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The new bus will incorporate the latest hybrid technology and will be 40% more fuel efficient than conventional diesel buses and 15% more fuel efficient than current London hybrid buses. NO x emissions will be reduced by 40% and PM by 33% when compared with conventional diesel buses. Click to enlarge.

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UK TSB and BIS investing 10M in 16 low-carbon vehicle projects

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Advanced Composites Group Ltd (lead), Aston Martin Lagonda, ABB Robotics, Delta Motorsport, Pentangle Engineering Services. Econolyst Ltd (lead), Alcon, Delphi Diesel Systems, Renishaw plc, Loughborough University, Delcam, Axon Automotive. Project title Project partners. Drive System Design (lead), Oxford Yasa Motors, MIRA.

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Oerlikon Graziano Highlights Move Into Electric Drive Transmissions

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Oerlikon Graziano is best known for its six-speed transaxles, which are standard fitment in models from performance cars such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. The most recently announced new cars to feature its transaxles are the Audi R8, the Alfa Romeo 8C, and the Aston Martin DBS.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. It’ll likely be after 2025 and could be a diesel hybrid.