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TEAM Industries licenses NuVinci continuously variable transmission technology for light vehicle applications

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TEAM is the largest supplier of rubber belt continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) to the All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), Low/Medium Speed Vehicles (LSVs/MSVs), and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) markets, all of which are included in Fallbrook’s license to TEAM.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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If the power is generated using solar or wind power, then EV driving is emission free. MYTH 2: EV drivers suffer from range anxiety. BUSTED: EV automobiles today can travel 200 to 300+ miles on a charge. Range anxiety has been replaced by “charge anxiety,” the concern about finding an available charger when it’s needed.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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kWh hours per mile) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); with the range extender, this figure increases to 0.135 kWh/km. The battery gives the car a range in everyday conditions of 130 – 160 kilometers (81 – 99 miles) when fully charged from a conventional domestic power socket, BMW i Wallbox or public charging station.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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The 9DCT has a very wide ratio range that allows for optimal gear selection in all driving conditions. Instead, engineers have applied an innovative new technology called “ablation” casting, an all-new material application and a world-first in the automobile industry. Multi-Material Body.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? Other than sports car wanna-bes, modern cars are so quiet that you hear tire/wind noise much more than engines. Nonetheless, I do agree that it wastes of energy, reduces range and should NOT be mandatory. I have stated the same before. because I am one.

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