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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

Green Car Congress

The City of Turku will officially re-launch the historic Föri ferry tomorrow, complete with a new zero-emission electric drivetrain that will deliver greater efficiency, less noise and reduced operating costs. Mobimar oversaw the removal of the boat’s diesel-powered hydraulic motor and the old control system.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-AMG EQE53 4matic+ review

EV Central

We’re nearing ski-resort altitude on the winding road, and the EQE53 is doing amazing things. Electric motors respond almost instantly to instructions, unlike internal combustion engines, and that’s a fact. The EQE53’s front and rear motors are basically the same as in any other all-wheel-drive EQE or EQS.