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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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This makes it suitable for use in all vehicle classes, including heavy commercial vehicles. This development was sponsored by the Federal Ministry for the Economy and Climate Protection (BMWK). MAHLE achieved the necessary technological leap for the SCT electric motor by using an innovative, integrated oil cooling system.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge.

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ICCT benchmarking report finds wide 51% gap between most- and least- fuel-efficient transatlantic airlines

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fuel economy of the aircraft operated) are the two most important factors influencing airline fuel efficiency; together they explain about 80% of the variation in fuel efficiency among the airlines studied. Seating configuration and aircraft fuel burn (i.e.,

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018 ,” he said. In a talk on the eve of the opening of the show, Volkswagen Group CEO Prof. Earlier post.). Driving profiles and regenerative braking.