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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

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This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain. This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge. seconds, a 1.5

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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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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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The scale ranged from low to very high demand; low demand is equivalent to listening to the radio, while very high demand is equivalent to balance a checkbook in your head while driving, according to AAA. —David Strayer. We’re putting more and more technology in the car that just does not mix with driving.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The EPA found the EQE 350’s all-electric driving range to be 280 miles, slightly less than the 350 Plus and 500 4matic. The performance was impressive, with the 5,170-pound EQE returning 0-60 mph runs at 5.2 Stepping on the accelerator results in an instant and strong launch, which is the beauty of EV torque.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The Golf Variant twïnDRIVE enables distances of up to 57 km (35 miles) on pure electrical power; an additional small internal combustion engine provides for a total range of about 900 km (559 miles). Based on guidelines for determining the fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids, a fuel consumption value of 2.1 Earlier post.) kWh or a 13.2

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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Together with the coupling, which connects the combustion engine to the drivetrain, it forms the hybrid module. If necessary, it can be connected to the coolant circuit for the air conditioning system or the second low-temperature circuit, which cools the electric motor and power electronics. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3

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