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Volvo Car outlines technological future: new Scalable Platform Architecture and focus on four-cylinder engines; Concept You

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—Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at the Volvo Car Corporation. The electrical architecture will enable all future multimedia and connectivity solutions, and forms the backbone of the Volvo Car Corporation’s drive to reinforce its leading position in active safety. Click to enlarge.

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Infiniti M35 Hybrid Features Original 1 Motor/2 Clutch Parallel Hybrid System

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This new hybrid system, said Owen Thunes, Senior Project Engineer, Electric, Hybrid & Fuel Cell Vehicles, Nissan Technical Center NA, at the SAE 2010 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium in February, can deliver fuel economy similar to that of a compact car, even with its 3.5-liter liter V6-based engine.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Accordingly, Honda has not only launched FCVs that use hydrogen, but has also developed compact hydrogen stations that generate hydrogen, and external power output devices that get connected to FCVs. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). Bottom) Acceleration comparison of the new XC90 T8 PHEV, the older V8-powered XC90, and the Tesla Model S 85.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variable compression ratio, flex-fuel direct injection two-stroke engine ( earlier post ) has been successfully completed on gasoline. Click to enlarge.