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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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With our new drive strategy, we are transporting our hallmark DNA into an electrified future. This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. The BUDD-e5, I.D.6 The compact 1.0

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Opinion: Feet where our heads should be: Are we going about EVs the wrong way round?

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A 40-ton long-haul truck driving at 60 mph (about 100 km/h) uses between 8 to 13 gallons of diesel per hour according to a detailed Swedish survey. The riders of the Pony Express would ride their horse until it was exhausted, then switch to a fresh horse and continue on. Earlier post.].

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NXP and DAF Trucks commit to set new benchmark in truck platooning: 30x faster than human reaction time

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In Munich, NXP and its partners are showcasing the progress of secure intelligent transport systems in advance of this year’s electronica show. Platooning promises to increase fuel efficiency up to 10%, improve road safety and reduce exhaust emissions. seconds between trucks. seconds which equals 7 meters at 80 km/h).

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). mph) for the Sedan; 7.5

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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Review — Bada Bing

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While I provided my own transportation and lodging, I did grab a soda from one of their coolers. Even the most hardcore driving mode still tries to prioritize electric propulsion at low speeds while the adaptive exhaust system is burbling at idle — the engine itself doing nothing. I am only human.) Let’s start with the powertrain.

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New Holland showcases farm-ready hydrogen fuel cell NH2 tractor at Agritechnica; in service at La Bellotta Energy Independent Farm from summer 2012

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Derived from the New Holland T6.140 production model, the new tractor will operate all the implements required for different seasonal operations: soil preparation, seeding, baling, transport, and front loader applications. This method will also be evaluated in terms of feasibility, costs and benefits. A hat-tip to Challenge Bibendum.).

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