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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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The RT is equipped with one, or optionally two, high-voltage battery storage units, each with a capacity of 50 kWh, which not only feed the traction drive but also provide electrical energy at the drafting point. For shorter fire-fighting operations, the energy of the RT in the 100 kWh version is sufficient.

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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l/100 km) combined, an increase of 24% over the standard Pathfinder. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter A regenerative braking system automatically recharges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy that would be otherwise lost in braking. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter A regenerative braking system automatically recharges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy that would be otherwise lost in braking.

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

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Charged through a brake energy regeneration system, the batteries allow the motor to provide an additional 95 PS (94 hp, 70 kW) and 173-lb ft (235 N·m). The Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) used by Jaguar has its inspiration in racing. kWh battery pack mounted behind the seats for 50:50 weight distribution.

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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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Flexibility: the high-voltage battery can be recharged from conventional domestic power sockets, the BMW i Wallbox or at public charging stations. In Comfort mode, the high-voltage battery is automatically recharged by the high-voltage generator to a charge up of around 15%. Direct water injection.

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