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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode. Jim Spellman.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Offering good response when starting off, excellent acceleration and a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), it is designed for the urban and suburban traffic of Europe’s large cities. 100% Electric vehicles.

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Visitor observation: The upcoming frontier of EV innovation: The powertrain

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Then again, occasion EV powertrains lend breakthroughs with getting from 0 to 60 mph sooner, there’s nonetheless paintings to be performed with transmission machine potency.

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Audi introducing 5-door A1 Sportback; fuel consumption as low as 62 mpg US for diesel versions

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All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. lb-ft) of torque, a zero-to-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 227 km/h (141 mph). Audi pairs some engines with the seven-speed S tronic transmission. All versions except the 1.6 The 105 kW (143 hp) 2.0

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L Skarke et al.

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Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

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Jaguar expects the C-X75 to deliver CO 2 emissions of less than 99 g/km while being able to achieve in excess of 200 mph. The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle. The C-X75 will have an EV range in excess of 50 km (31 miles).

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8 The newly developed four-cylinder exemplifies the Audi’s downsizing strategy of substituting turbocharging for volume. mph) while consuming an average of 3.9

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