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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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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. kilograms of gas per 100 kilometers, with CO 2 emissions of 102 grams per kilometer (164.2 mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Ewert Energy Systems video (handheld) of driving a Prius PHEV conversion at highway speeds.

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4 Classic Car Relaunches Transforming the EV Landscape

Clean Fleet Report

Experts retrofitted the baby blue 1968 model with an electric motor, which the company used to debut its conversion program. The battery-powered model reaches 62 mph in 5.5 The electric-powered version of its 1970 model features a conversion kit with a battery shaped like a cassette. DeLorean really gets to the future 3.

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Nonthermal plasma torch reforming of exhaust gas for NOx trap regeneration

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Researchers from the Center for Energy and Processes (CEP), MINES ParisTec, and Renault are exploring the non-catalytic reforming of diesel fuel with diesel engine exhaust gas (i.e. An alternative to the catalytic exhaust gas reforming of diesel fuel method is presented in this paper and consists of using an NTP torch. trap catalyst.

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Electric Ferrari 308 GT

EV Report

I know this is an old conversion that was done well over 4 years ago but how often do you see an electric Ferrari conversion? This electrified 308GT now smokes the original gas version is beautiful and loads of fun! It was sitting in a junkyard and was purchased for $10,000.

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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5

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