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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 extinguishing water pump can be operated either electrically by means of a generator or by the range extender (diesel engine). For longer operations, the range extender is employed, which consists of a six-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 200 kW (272 HP) and a power generator.

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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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liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT.

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

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gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. Production of Pathfinder’s hybrid engine variant will make the St. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder.

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