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Jaguar provides some details on its concept hybrid C-X16 to be introduced at Frankfurt

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The concept hybrid C-X16. Jaguar has released details of the C-X16 concept ahead of its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The two-seater concept hybrid features a next-generation supercharged 3.0L Integrated into the eight-speed ZF gearbox is a motor generator which draws power from a 300V, 1.6

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Three fire trucks with Volvo Penta electric drivelines heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin customer testing

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By walking away from conventional commercial vehicle concepts and developing an electric solution for the truck’s driveline, Volvo Penta and its customer Rosenbauer have introduced a completely new vehicle architecture for the fire service industry. The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The BMW eDrive technology initially developed for BMW i cars offers an extraordinary degree of freedom that allows it to be used across a broad range of vehicle concepts and segments. Driving dynamics: instantaneous power delivery thanks to a boost effect from the electric motor that assists the engine under high loads. Earlier post.)

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