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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer. Earlier post.) kWh/100 km. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. The researchers estimate that most children lived in areas below the current WHO guideline of 21 parts per billion for annual average NO 2.

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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The four-cylinder is available in two output versions: with 310 kW (421 hp) as the S-model and with 285 kW (387 hp) in the basic version. The peak torque of 500 N·m (480 N·m for the basic version) is available in a range of 5000-5250 rpm (4750-5000 rpm in the basic version). Turbocharger. bar in the basic version), the 2.0-liter

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. SPORT mode: Available power is increased, allowing for improved acceleration response. As on the 2020 Corolla gas models, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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2011 Highlander Hybrid Equipped with Larger Engine, Improved Fuel Economy

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The hybrid system pairs the gasoline V6 engine with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator for total system output of 280 net hp (209 kW). A second rear-mounted motor provides automatic on-demand four-wheel drive traction. liter V6 is standard on the Limited grade and available for the others. The available 3.5-liter

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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The new concepts in emissions mitigation in the engine and in exhaust aftertreatment systems require advance sensors for their operation. Safety mandates and guidelines are driving the adoption of ADAS technology. For example, a hybrid electric vehicle demands ten times more semiconductor content in powertrain. 2014 winners.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050. In 2012 the International Agency for Research on Cancer re-categorized diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans based on evidence that sufficient exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Click to enlarge.

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