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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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Another first for Corvette–Two drive modes (with or without engine) With a gentle nod toward electrification, the E-Ray also takes the Corvette into more new territory—its first all-wheel drive model, first hybrid model and first one with a Stealth Mode to slip out of the neighborhood without the full-throated blast of 6.2-liter

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Worldwatch Institute study expects number of countries running high-speed rail nearly to double by 2014

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A 2006 study, High Speed Rail and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the US , released by the Center for Neighborhood Technologies, found that HSR lines in Europe and Japan released 30-70 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger-kilometer, versus 150 grams for automobiles and 170 grams for airplanes. The rise in HSR has been very rapid.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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Clean Fleet Report drove the Levante Trofeo with the Ferrari-built twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior. A rare find.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. Pretty and powerful.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The two-speed hydrostatic drive runs at low speed from 0-25 mph and high speed from 26-45 mph for urban driving, then combines with mechanical direct drive for more efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph). High speed based on a rear-loading truck traveling from a route to a transfer station (above 20 mph).

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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The basis for the collaboration is the integration of the immersive Dolby Atmos audio experience in the Burmester 4D and 3D Surround Sound System that Clean Fleet Report experienced in our reviews of the 2023 EQE 350 4matic and the 2022 EQS 580 4Matic. The RS touts 1,000+ hp with 0-60 mph under two seconds and a top speed of 200 mph.

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