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Daimler debuts diesel-powered S-class for US market

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Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. The AdBlue tank is installed under the luggage compartment floor and has a capacity of 7 gallons. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Getrag introduces new 7-speed dual clutch and derivative hybrid transmissions; applications from mild- to plug-in hybrids

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The transmission is designed as a product for the global market with a consistent common-part strategy. The common-part strategy makes it possible for Getrag to implement all customer versions on only one production line and therefore to react quickly and efficiently to market. designed for various applications as common parts.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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This makes it possible to assemble a machine that, depending on the version, can continuously provide an output of 6 kW and torque of 60 N·m, all in the installation space of a conventional starter alternator. According to Continental, the market for 48-volt drives will experience significant growth in the coming years.

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Furtive eGT electric sports car hits 240 km/h on the Nordschleife; small production series for 2013

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The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. The eGT is equipped with two, for a combined output of 296 kW (402 hp).

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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The most important sales markets of the new electric sports car are on these three continents. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). The rear axle module is installed parallel to the axle. The two-speed transmission installed on the rear axle in the Taycan is an innovation developed by Porsche.

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