Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. It proves that downsized engines can go hand in hand with our customers’ expectations on luxury and driving pleasure. It’s time to stop counting cylinders.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
GKN has developed the first two-speed eAxle; the technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, ( earlier post ) in which it provides power to the front wheels from a 96 kW, 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) electric motor. (A —Theodor Gassmann, GKN Driveline’s Vice President Product Technology eDrive Systems.
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Teslarati
MARCH 20, 2025
As per factory manager Andr Thierig, Giga Berlin is currently aiming to return to its optimal production output, which was throttled when the plant shifted to the new Model Y. Return to Production The Giga Berlin plant manager noted that the facility is ready to ramp its production of the new Tesla Model Y.
Green Car Congress
JULY 10, 2012
The Advanced Elastoval II piston enters series production later this year in a new European passenger car, where it contributes to gains in fuel economy and reductions in CO 2. Baberg, chief engineer product engineering, Federal-Mogul Powertrain Energy. The Advanced Elastoval II piston architecture is up to 20% lighter than previous.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2011
’s decision to cut stop producing the Colt subcompact there highlight the a downsizing trend in Europe for Japanese carmakers as the new-vehicle market there shrinks. shut one of two production lines at a UK factory last August, shifting its focus to emerging markets. The Nikkei writes that Daihatsu Motor Co.’s
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2011
Ricardo will assist Lifan Automobile Group based in Chongqing, China, with the development of a family of highly downsized gasoline engines capable of meeting future Chinese and international fuel economy and emissions regulations. capacity platform offering a competitive balance of performance, fuel economy, manufacturing cost and weight.
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2013
Among the important product changes for Volkswagen of America for the 2014 model year is the introduction of the EA888 1.8-liter Volkswagen predicts fuel highway fuel economy will improve by up to 17% with the downsized engine. Technologies in the EA888 engine line. Click to enlarge. The Beetle and Beetle Convertible 2.5-liter
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