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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is the missing piece in the jigsaw when it comes to emission-free mobility. The BMW Group is systematically pushing forward with development of hydrogen fuel cell technology as an additional option for locally emission-free individual mobility in the future. Earlier post.)

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Daimler Trainees Build Roadster with Fuel Cell Drive

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This project involved junior employees from the fields of automotive mechatronics, model-building, electronics, coating technology, manufacturing mechanics, product design, and interior appointments. The vehicle is powered by the emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear. The F-CELL Roadster. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

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second 0-62 mph!) while keeping fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions down. You can build your own AMG look Yes, and the very best ones. The latest generation swapped the rear-wheel drive and V8 engine for a brand-new layout with hybrid powertrain and AWD that puts out 670 horsepower. However, there is much more than performance.

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Nissan unveiling LEAF NISMO RC (Racing Competition) electric demonstrator

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The new electric race vehicle will likely make a series of special demonstration appearances at various motorsports venues in 2011, with the company exploring pioneer zero emission competition spec series in future years. Special 4-coat Pearl White paint with blue NISMO/Zero Emission graphics completes the exterior. inches wider.

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Audi to introduce natural gas A3 Sportback g-tron at year’s end; CO2-neutral e-gas

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CO 2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (153 g/mile) in gas mode. When the energy required to build the e-gas facility and wind power generators is included in a comprehensive analysis, CO 2 emissions under e-Gas operation are still less than 30 grams per km (48.28 The five-door car consumes on average less than 3.5

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km). Click to enlarge.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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Audi has unveiled the new-generation Audi A4 and A4 Avant, developed with a high priority on the reduction of CO 2 emissions. The new models deliver CO 2 emissions as low as 95 grams per kilometer (152.9 All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. Earlier post.)

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