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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Electric motorcycles breakout. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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liter diesels currently fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models. In order to counteract engine vibration and maintain smooth operation, the EA288’s crankshaft is connected to two gear-driven counter-rotating balance shafts that spin at twice engine speed. SE with Connectivity and Navigation, 1.8T The Jetta 2.0L

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Electric Vehicles to Orchestrate the Soundscape of the Future

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There’s no denying that road traffic noise has a detrimental effect on city life and there’s a lot of evidence that there’s a connection between road traffic noise and health problems, such as an elevated risk of myocardial infarction(heart attack) and hypertension. The Responsibility.

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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Blind Spot Information System uses small cameras in each side mirror to detect when a car or motorcycle has entered the driver’s blind spot. LDW and IW were tested by Audi, Fiat, MAN, Volvo and Volkswagen. The trials were operated and analysed by CEESAR and INRETS research centers. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).

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Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control

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The production version of Audi’s battery electric e-tron quattro SUV ( earlier post ), due out in 2018, is an important vehicle for the brand, and especially for Audi of America, which is driving many of the requirements for the C-segment electric SUV. plug-in hybrid or full electric—models by 2025. Earlier post. ).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. But Fukui said he saw no significant value in researching plug-in hybrid models, which can be recharged by connecting to a power plug. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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