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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy.

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Hypermiling Volkswagen ID.3 makes 531 km journey on a single charge

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The standardized consumption rating of the ID.3 Average speed was 56 km/h (35 mph). The plant in Saxony plays a key role in the system changeover to e-mobility: For the first time, a large car manufacturing plant is being entirely converted to e-mobility, with investments running at some €1.2 kWh/100 km. kWh/100 km.

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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. 310 km (193 miles) over a combined cycle (NEDC standard).

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor.

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Land Rover to demonstrate ZF 9-speed automatic transmission; up to 16% fuel savings over standard 6-speed automatic

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ZF suggests that the 9HP can provide fuel savings up to 16% compared to a standard 6-speed front transverse automatic transmission.) mph), the 9HP reduced fuel consumption by 12% in a gasoline-powered SUV and by 16% in a diesel-powered SUV.). ZF says that in real-world testing at a constant speed of 120 km/h (74.5

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Both options will utilize silicon-carbide inverters, making this advanced technology standard on the Fisker Ocean Sport, Fisker Ocean Ultra, Fisker Ocean Extreme, and Fisker Ocean One. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9 The Fisker Ocean Ultra will have an estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.9

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