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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. All service access points are in maintenance-friendly locations. accelerates up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 8.8 Introducing the twin up! Click to enlarge.

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Audi SQ7 features new V8 TDI, 48V system, electric compressor

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mph) (governed). Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load. The inlet and exhaust cam shafts each have two cam contours per valve. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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FEV performed the full vehicle integration of the concept. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds. Vehicle exhaust and evaporative emission calibration. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds and has a tope speed of 84 mph. Concept layout and development. Earlier post.)

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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New Engines for Mercedes S-Class; First 4-Cylinder Engine Delivers 5.7 L/100km Fuel Consumption

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seconds, and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). The HP turbine is located directly at the exhaust manifold and initially allows exhaust gas to flow through it; it then rotates at up to 215,000 revolutions per minute. seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption is also reduced.

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Techrules unveils production design of series-hybrid Ren RS with micro-turbine range extender; 330 km/h

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The most powerful Ren RS will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds, onto a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Techrules first presented its TREV technology at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in its GT96 and AT96 concept cars. TREV technology. The range extender system uses a turbine to drive a generator which charges the battery pack.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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All means of reducing rolling resistance will be considered, including but not limited to innovative tire materials, tire design and construction, tread configuration, and proper tire pressure maintenance. Baseline EDV top speed is approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) and has limited acceleration at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).

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