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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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—Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes‑Maybach at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG The basis of the hybrid drive is a highly efficient inline six-cylinder engine from the current Mercedes‑Benz gasoline engine generation, delivering 270 kW/367 hp. The electric motor’s maximum torque is 440 N·m.

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SAE International announces 2017 symposium to discuss emissions control for light duty vehicles; Tier 3 regs

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SAE International will host the “ SAE 2017 Light Duty Emissions Control Symposium ,” 23-24 January 2017, at the Washington DC Convention Center. The symposium will provide attendees with the opportunity to experience presentations and share in discussions regarding emissions control of both diesel and gasoline light duty vehicles.

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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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Sime further explained that efforts to establish charging stations for electric cars remain a high priority, and offered that the nation’s inability to access favorable foreign exchange resources has contributed to its inability to afford to continue importing gasoline and diesel. The DC charging infrastructure for sure isn’t there.

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Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The high power density of the hybrid traction head is achieved using a permanently excited synchronous motor with internal rotor.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. BorgWarner Inc. John Deere.

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IHS Automotive forecasts number of DC fast-charging stations to reach almost 200,000 worldwide by 2020; 100x

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Compared to the time it takes to refuel an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, the recharge time for EVs is incredibly slow—at about four hours to charge a 24 kilowatt-hour (kWh)-capacity battery using a 6.6 kW on-board charger. kW on-board charger. That’s where fast charging comes in.

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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At the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Annual Merit Review meeting in Washington, DC last week, Michael Ruth from Cummins noted that the DOE program target for the project is a fuel economy (CAFE) target of 26 mpg (9.05 However, he added, the internal goal is “ significantly higher, ” and is targeting the GHG limit. Earlier post.).