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Qoros premieres first production vehicle, hybrid concept at Geneva

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept. Qoros 3 Estate Concept.

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Detroit’s Inductive EV Charging Roads: Boon or Boondoggle?

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While similar programs have been pioneered in Europe, Detroit is the first and only city to do so in the United States. But city leadership doesn’t want to spoil the grandeur of what’s a very interesting concept.& & Electreon, is an Israel-based firm focused on wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. .&

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. With a high 12.8:1 turbo 8AR-FTS engine.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Click to enlarge. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Charged EVs

The US is learning from some mistakes that have been made in Europe. The NEVI program has very clear centrally-defined requirements for charging operators, like requiring open standards that are future-proof, and requiring certain levels of availability of the service.” We have a few in Europe who are classic charge point operators.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The US is learning from some mistakes that have been made in Europe. The NEVI program has very clear centrally-defined requirements for charging operators, like requiring open standards that are future-proof, and requiring certain levels of availability of the service.” We have a few in Europe who are classic charge point operators.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

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billion) Graphene Flagship research initiative in Europe ( earlier post ) for their iGCAuto proposal. However, due to the trade-off between light vehicles and safety standards, new directions need to be adopted to overcome safety issues. The partnership now includes more than 140 organisations from 23 countries.

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