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Opel presents new midsize gasoline engine at Aachen Colloquium; fuel consumption down 13%, torque and power up 33%

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CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption have been cut by 13% compared to the predecessor engine, while peak torque and peak power have been increased by up to 33%. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold. The all-new 1.6-liter, The new engine family comprises a 1.6 Production of the new 1.6

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Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look

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The Porsche Macan is based on the Audi co-developed PPE platform, which will also power the upcoming Q6 E-Tron. The Győr, Hungary, site supplies both Audi and Porsche. Porsche Macan EV interior (Source: Porsche) Porsche says, in general, they are not distinguishing EVs from its gas-powered sports cars.

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New thermoplastic-graphene nanoribbon composite could offer lighter, more effective natural gas storage for vehicles

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A new composite material created at Rice University is nearly impervious to gas and may lead to lighter and more efficient storage of compressed natural gas for vehicles. Most work to date has focused upon the filler’s aspect ratio or configuration within the polymer matrix affects gas barrier properties. —James Tour.

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Joint IEA-NEA report details plunge in costs of renewable electricity; nuclear competitive with other baseload power sources

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The report, Projected Costs of Generating Electricity: 2015 Edition , also shows that new nuclear power plants generate electricity more cheaply than other established “baseload” sources—mainly coal- and gas-fired power plants—over the full lifetime of facilities when financing costs are relatively low.

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Opel presents new 1.0 SIDI Turbo engine at Aachen Colloquium; below 100 gCO2/km and ~59 mpg in the Adam

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liter, naturally-aspirated engine, as well as the same 85 kW/115 hp maximum power output. Peak torque of 166 N·m (122 lb-ft) is available across a wide plateau from 1,800 rpm to 4,700 rpm, while maximum power is delivered at 5,200 rpm. naturally-aspirated engine of similar power. liter engine. liters displacement.

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BMW Neue Klasse EVs lean into AI for texture, inspiration

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BMW is among the automakers eager to find out as it launches the concept versions of its new electric companions to the 3-Series and X3. Sized like those existing gas-powered vehicles, the Neue Klasse sedan and SUV promise faster charging and more range than BMW’s current crop of electric vehicles. seems likely.

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