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APRIL 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. Among the highlights is new efficient engine range and a series of new technologies for electrification of the powertrain. The market launch of the new S-Class starts in the European markets in July. 48V system.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. & According to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport , sources from within the company have denied suggestions that larger engines would be returning to the AMG C and E63.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class diesels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h [62 mph] is 6.8

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

ision e: a plug-in hybrid concept version of its V-Class MPV ( earlier post ). The MPV concept can travel up to 50 km in the all-electric mode if driven at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). seconds—faster out of the box than the current V 250 BlueTEC top engine variant and has a top speed of 206 km/h (128 mph).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a new Lineartronic (Continuously Variable Transmission). One motor functions as an engine starter. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

liter hybrid engine and the all-new 10-speed modular hybrid transmission can tow up to 5,000 pounds—the same as a properly equipped 2019 Explorer with 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost engine. When equipped with a Class III Tow Package, the all-new Explorer Limited Hybrid tows 1,500 pounds more than a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The plug-in hybrid benefits from the recent redesign of the Mercedes-Benz GLC mid-size SUV, offering more striking design, the intuitive MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system and advanced driver assistance systems. Rated output of combustion engine (hp at rpm). Rated torque of combustion engine (lb-ft at rpm).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

Launched in 2005 for Europe, the first generation Toyota AYGO was designed to attract young, urban-based customers, and to bring a greater sense of playfulness to the Toyota brand. With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2022

Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl. —Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes?Benz

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, BMW will officially introduce the new iPerformance model designation, which will be given to all BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in July 2016, as a visible indicator of the transfer of technology from BMW i to the BMW core brand. Together, they deliver a system output of 240 kW/326 hp.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The first BRABUS sedan based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the 4WD Full Electric. Boston-Power, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine range extender delivers a total range of up to 600 km (373 miles). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

Reflecting both changes in the highly-competitive C-segment market and Toyota customer feedback, the 2015 Auris range features significant improvements in five key areas: Design; Sensory Quality; the Hybrid model; Safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, Powertrains. seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2015

100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, As the team began to dive into some of the details and changes to meet the desired Elio targets, it found that the Geo Metro engine would not meet the fuel efficiency targets to enable the vehicle fuel economy goal of 84 mpg highway.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L As a world-first in the compact class, the top-of-the-range “Discover Pro” infotainment system can be operated by gesture control. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2012

Volvo Trucks is adding two X—exceptional efficiency—drivetrain packages featuring the 16-liter Volvo D16 engine for the North American market. The XE16 packages “downspeed” the engine at cruising speeds by 200 rpm or more than traditional specs. The engine, in combination with a 2.64 ratio instead of the 3.73

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2020

As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. liter engine it is replacing. liter engine it is replacing. Various performance levels of the newest generation all-aluminum turbo diesel will successively replace the engines with 1.7-liter CDTI is the quietest diesel in its class. Diesel Engines'

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2016

Audi is refreshing the A3 with new engines—including the A3’s first 3-cylinder unit and a new 2.0L The engine lineup for the new Audi A3 comprises six engines (three gasoline and three diesel units). The compact engine outputs 85 kW (115 hp) and delivers 200 N·m (147.5 lb)—the lightest in its class.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The new A4 Sedan has the best drag coefficient in its class at 0.23, while Avant has c d 0.26. Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 TFSI quattro.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

liter turbo diesel engine with 88 kW/120 hp or 103 kW/140 hp enables CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. CDTI is the most fuel efficient diesel car in its class which earns it the German A+ energy efficiency label. 100 km and 119 g/km CO 2 ), also putting it into the best A+ efficiency class. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (60.3

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Biomimetic engineering is the emulation of the models, systems and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex problems. Velcro® is probably the best known example of biomimetic engineering. Marveling at nature’s design, de Mestral eventually replicated it and a multi-billion dollar product was born. In total darkness.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

That helps the bike reach up to 28 mph (45 km/h) on pedal assist, though throttle speeds are limited to 20 mph (32 km/h). Class 3 e-bikes are highly desirable in the US, where higher speeds allow riders to better keep up with traffic. Eschewing the 48V batteries found in most e-bikes in this class, the Engwe L20 2.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2015

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new driver assistance package for the E-Class coming next spring which will enable semi-automated driving on freeways, highways and in city traffic; allow the car to be moved into and out of tight parking spaces from outside using a smartphone app; and facilitate autonomous braking to mitigate dangerous situations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

By the end of 2021, we expect to have designed, built, and begun testing an initial fleet of these Siennas near our areas of development, including the Aurora Test Site Network. Toyota has an unparalleled legacy, engineering expertise, leadership, and ability to deliver high-quality, affordable, and reliable vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

Starting in August, the company will make calibration updates for owners at dealerships designed to improve on-road fuel economy of the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The discrepancies resulted in a number of class action lawsuits alleging Ford overstated the fuel efficiency of its hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Volkswagen says that the premium-class MPV is showing the direction Volkswagen is taking in the technology and design of its future electric models. VIZZION, engineers have systematically exploited the potentials of autonomous driving. Its top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). The new I.D. Family models—the I.D.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2020

The two concept cars, which are already offering a clear look ahead at the top-of-the-range engine line-up of the coming series production model, also have the same drive technology. Previous platforms were designed primarily for the use of combustion engines. The Q4 variants are identical in terms of their width of 1.90

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Its latest G400 eDrive unit, which is scalable for a variety of torque classes, is undergoing extensive testing at its annual winter testing event in Arjeplog, Sweden, using Tesla Model 3 and Fiat Ducato platforms as testbeds. —Hannes Prenn, COO of GKN Automotive ePowertrain. The collaboration with Delta Electronics Inc.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

liter MultiJet II diesel engine, available with 185 hp (138 kW) and 200 hp (149 kW) outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-liter 170 hp automatic engine. MultiJet II engine, with a compression ratio of 15.5:1,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Q4 e-tron concept is based on the modular electrification platform (MEB) that will be integrated in numerous electric vehicles produced by the Volkswagen Group in the future, from the compact class to the superior medium-size class. It reaches its maximum speed at an electronically limited 180 km/h (112 mph). meters long, 1.90

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

Best known for its sporty designs, powerful performance, and engineering, Alfa Romeo has yet to release its first all-electric car. Alfa Romeo says the Milano will offer “best-in-class driving dynamics and handling.” Alfa’s engineers, who helped develop the 4C, 8C, and Guilia GTA, helped bring the brand’s first EV to life.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2012

The Freightliner Trucks 2014 Cascadia Evolution—powered only by the newly designed Detroit DD15 engine and featuring enhanced aerodynamic specs—delivered fuel economy of 10.67 mile closed-course track for 1,000 miles nonstop at an average speed of 60 mph, with a GCW of 76,000 lbs. mpg US (22 L.100km) to Gastonia, NC.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. The new plug-in diesel hybrids in the C- and E-Class will share the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine.

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