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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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

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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. Audi developed the 4.0 TDI from the ground up.

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New McLaren 750S with 740 bhp to be launched in India on January 10

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The McLaren 750S was globally unveiled in April last year as the spiritual successor to the 720S. This includes a tweaked chassis, a new triple-layer head gasket, lighter pistons, higher-pressure turbochargers, new twin-fuel pumps and a standard-fit sports exhaust. The car also gets new carbon fibre-shelled alloys.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Duramax turbo-diesel is part of GM’s global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines, and features a variable-geometry turbocharger for optimal power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft for greater smoothness. Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods. It is priced $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3.6L

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Electric Vehicle Charging Principle

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With soaring oil prices and global policy support, electric vehicles will become increasingly popular. When the power battery is exhausted, replace the low-power battery pack with a fully charged battery, and send the replaced battery to the replacement station for slow charging. Generally, it can be fully charged in 1 hour.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. This creates a higher expansion ratio for less compression, reducing pumping losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter The 48V diesel mild-hybrid unit is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. For other global markets, the 2.0-liter The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter

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