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Ferrari Shows HY-KERS Hybrid Concept at Geneva; StopStart for the Production California

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Ferrari presented a hybrid experimental vehicle, the HY-KERS, based on the 599 GTB Fiorano at the Geneva Motor Show. This experimental vehicle maintains the high-performance characteristics typical of Ferraris while also reducing CO 2 emissions on the ECE + EUDC combined cycle by 35%. Click to enlarge. Motor and power electronics.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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Schematic model of a wave disk engine, showing combustion and shockwaves within the channels. The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. The Wave Disc Engine. Source: MSU.

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Ferrari Purosangue revealed

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Ferrari’s first-ever four-door, the Purosangue, will arrive with a 6.5-litre “When we entered a new segment we wanted to do it with our most iconic engine,” he said, adding that the raspy sound of the high-revving V12 was another factor. Purosangue is Ferrari’s first-ever four-door.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Aiways U6 – ambitious EV start-up has big plans and right-hand drive production is already confirmed, opening the door to a local arrival. Alpha Wolf – cool compact American ute looks to the rough stuff with retro-infused design. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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Oerlikon Graziano Highlights Move Into Electric Drive Transmissions

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Oerlikon Graziano is best known for its six-speed transaxles, which are standard fitment in models from performance cars such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. Tags: Brief. The gearbox ratio was developed to permit a maxim vehicle speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) at a maximum motor speed of 8,000 rpm.

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An interview with Riversimple

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As the brainchild of Hugo Spowers, a former motorsport engineer and racing driver, Riversimple was formed in 1999 after Spowers left the glittering world of racing when he become concerned for the environmental impact of his chosen industry. Q: You have made the design plan for the Urban Car ‘open source’.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Think Global managers want to develop the car plant and launch an engineering center, perhaps alongside. It features ABS brakes, dual airbags, and is designed to meet all European and U.S.