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Göteborg Energi orders two Opbrid B?sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations for HyperBus project

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An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically in the left rear corner.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

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For the 15 years the C63 V8 has been in production, customers have loved the brash bellow from its exhaust pipes. litre that AMG says is the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever installed in a road car. Quad exhausts are a C63 signature, but the new four-cylinder engine trades noise for pace. Hybrid heavy hitter.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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Mercedes-Benz to Show S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Concept at IAA; Likely Included in Next Generation of Production S-Class

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liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations. kW takes about four-and-a-half hours to recharge a completely discharged battery.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Press the Boost button and a familiar exhaust crackle is piped through the 10 interior speakers and two exterior speakers, as the e-shift takes you through the “gears,” which of course is not actually happening as EVs have only one gear. The Ioniq 5 N can go about 25 minutes at full power before needing to be recharged.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Its heart is the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head. It quickly warms up the engine following a cold start, and at high load the water jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gas. Home installation of a 240-volt outlet and home charging station are optional. Top: The battery cooling loop. Click to enlarge.

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