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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

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The proliferation of swimming pools has put a serious strain on water supply on Cycladic islands like Sifnos and Tinos, and the aggressive expansion of seaside bars over pristine beaches on many islands has generated a backlash from locals. Of those, 126 were opened last year, according to the institute.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The Li-ion battery steps in and supplies energy to the electric motor instead, allowing the car to move off. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. The 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV features an Audi 3.0L

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 Cayenne and Panamera S. Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV on the road.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power. In both cases, power is supplied via the charging socket next to the VW emblem on the radiator grille.

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