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Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

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Stellantis has concluded that 24 engine families in European vehicles sold since 2014, representing 28 million vehicles on the road, are ready to use advanced drop-in eFuel without any powertrain modification, following months of testing at its technical centers across Europe.

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European EAGLE project to develop gasoline engine with 50% peak efficiency; Renault to manufacture prototype

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European researchers have launched a new project to obtain a gasoline engine at least 20% more efficient than current engines and adapted for future electrified powertrains. EAGLE will tackle several challenges focusing on: Reducing engine thermal losses through a smart coating approach.

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New EV market share in Europe hits 7.2% in Q2 2020, up from 2.4% in same period last year

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share during the same period last year, according to figures from ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association). During the second quarter, passenger cars with conventional internal combustion engines took the biggest hit from the coronavirus crisis, with sales falling by more than half across the EU from April to June 2020.

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Sales of chargeable vehicles more than triple in EU in Q3 to take 9.9% new market share

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during the same period last year, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). During the third quarter, cars powered by conventional internal combustion engines lost further ground, with their overall market share going down from 88.6% In the third quarter of 2020, 9.9%

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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Around 30% more compact than previous stacks, it can be fully housed in the engine compartment for the first time. Automobiles are initially developed on the computer. The vehicles were driven on the proving grounds in Spain (IDIADA near Barcelona), Sweden (Arjeplog) and Germany (Boxberg), among others. Earlier post.).

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Study shows nearly half of Europeans text while driving

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In the US, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. —Christof Kellerwessel, chief engineer, Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.).

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Dacia to go into 2025 Dakar rally the usage of e-fuels

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The Renault logo’s entries might be pushed via the French rally champion Sebastien Loeb and Christina Gutierrez of Spain, a level winner and seven-time player within the journey race. The post Dacia to go into 2025 Dakar rally the usage of e-fuels appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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