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FCA to invest $400M to convert idled Indiana transmission plant to build GMET4 engines

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to build the GMET4 engine—the Company’s 2.0-liter The engine is fitted with double overhead camshafts, dual independent camshaft timing and cooled exhaust gas recirculation. FCA will invest $400 million to repurpose an idled transmission plant in Kokomo, Ind., Currently, both Cherokee and Wrangler offer the 2.0L

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. The shortened intake air paths help to build up boost pressure quickly. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. Two SCR catalytic converters interact: the exhaust gas aftertreatment.

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). An electric powered compressor (EPC) supplements the work of the two turbochargers when starting off and when accelerating at a low engine speed, allowing the V8 TDI to always build up its power spontaneously. The turbos, which build up to 2.4

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Audi developing electric biturbo for enhanced performance at lower engine speeds

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Components of the electric biturbo system on the 3.0L Among the technologies it is developing to improve the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines, Audi is working on an electric biturbo system in which a secondary compressor boosts the main turbocharger at lower engine speeds. V6 TDI with an electric biturbo.

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The electric-only range supported by the 6.1

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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A VNT turbocharger ensures an immediate response and fast build-up of output in the lower engine speed range along with appealing performance at high revs—the compact engine behaves like a large one in terms of power delivery. Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Vito model series for the mid-size van (2.5–3.2 t GVW) segment. t and 3.05

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