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Toyota to make “Connected Vehicles” its new standard in Japan; redesigned Crown and Corolla Sport as 1st-generation Connected Cars

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Crown and Corolla Sport, as the first generation of “Connected Cars,” come standard with an on-board Data Communication Module (DCM) that links to a Controller Area Network (CAN). Connected Car Service using MSPF. Importantly, we will also use connectivity to change the way we work with our dealers across the country.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering.

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Renault Energy’s Sport F1 hybrid Power Unit; competing with intelligent energy management, not just power

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The internal combustion engine will produce power through consumption of traditional carbon-based fuel, while electrical energy will be harvested from both exhaust and braking by two discrete motor generator units. The MGU-K is connected to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter The Concept XR-PHEV also has been fitted with several 100 volt AC onboard electrical outlets that are capable of delivering an external power supply of up to 1500 watts of power. Connected car technology. e-Assist active safety systems.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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In Japanese, kizuna means the ties that connect people to each other.). Honda will also be exploring the system’s potential to independently produce electricity for the household in the event of a disaster. Through the E-KIZUNA Project, Honda aims to reduce household CO 2 emissions to half of year 2000 levels by 2015.

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Aeristech Secures £500,000 to Support Development of Electromechanical Turbocharger

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The separate components are connected electrically. The system can operate without a wastegate, using electrical energy storage to prepare for the next acceleration event. Fuel flexibility requires the capability to handle diverse air/fuel ratios, exhaust gas volumes, and mean effective pressures. CPT Electric Supercharger.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz Events such as negotiating towns on the way to the destination are taken into account when planning the available electrical energy, and during recuperation and thermal conditioning of the drive components. ECO Assist.

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