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A123Systems targeting stop-start/micro-hybrid market with 12V Li-ion Nanophosphate Engine Start Battery

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Our approach is a little bit different than the Gaia package that Porsche is using [ earlier post ]. Our package is still in the 60 Ah to 80 Ah range, depending on the specific design, because we have to have to cold starts. to 3x will help offset the higher cost of the Li-ion solution, Kessen says. Nominal voltage is 3.3V.

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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos. 10 11 –5.17×10

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It’s a cut-price Porsche! VW plots reborn Scirocco electric sports car based on Boxster EV

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Volkswagen is plotting to reboot its Volkswagen Scirocco as a fast all-electric coupe that will share much with the incoming replacement for the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman. First generation Volkswagen Scirocco.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Going fast in itself is fun, but add-in the Acura-designed air adaptive suspension and torque vectoring, and handling gets interesting when attacking the twisties. seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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These tires, which Clean Fleet Report comes across frequently on the cars we review, are designed for comfort and long wear, not necessarily for their handling prowess. Polestar calls it an “avant-garde modern design in a five-door fastback style.” The clean Scandinavian design theme thrives in the cockpit.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine. Swedish Design The XC60 Recharge stands alone in its exterior design, but not in an overly flashy way. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [