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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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mph) in just 4.0 mph) in less than 16 seconds. The record time was set by race car driver Nicki Thiim as part of Sachsenring Record Day, which was organized by Auto Bild Sportscars magazine and the tire manufacturer Michelin. Its maximum torque rose to 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). seconds and to 200 km/h (124.3

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Volvo Trucks extends XE fuel efficiency package to 16L engine

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The first, a heavy-spec XE16 package rated for combination weights up to 143,000 pounds (64,864 kg), was designed specifically for the North American heavy long combination vehicle (LCV) market. The XE16 package reduces cruising rpm from 1425 to 1225 at 62 mph (100 km/h), yielding about a 3% fuel efficiency improvement.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

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Lucid also ran a real-world test of pre-production cars with Motor Trend magazine driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco that demonstrated the 500+ mile range of the car. Rivian claims its battery system is designed to function from 130°F to -25°F. The truck’s independent air suspension can deliver 14 inches of ground clearance.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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City Safety is designed to help a driver avoid rear-ending another vehicle in slow-moving, heavy traffic. It uses an infrared laser sensor built into the windshield to monitor the area in front of the SUV when traveling at speeds of about 2 to 19 mph. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

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Ignoring the “burning fuel” option as anathema to the objectives of a magazine about EVs, the remaining two options—a resistive heating element and a heat pump—are both used in EVs. kW to travel at 60 mph (100 kph), the max range will be 93 miles (150 km). Given a traction battery capacity of 24 kWh, and a power demand of 15.5

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Peapod Comes Out on Earth Day '09 - GoodCleanTech

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Its a low-speed machine that has a max speed of 25 mph the designer, Peter E. Besides that, it retains most of its design which is inspired by a combination of Japanese bullet trains, space helmets, turtles, and of course, Star Wars storm troopers (as was mentioned to Treehugger by Arnell). All Rights Reserved. is prohibited.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

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The spacious sedan actually exceeded expectations, combining shelter-magazine interior luxury, slick handling and boggling acceleration. seconds at over 233 km/h (145 mph), and 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 That includes an insane quarter-mile run in 9.69

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