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Peugeot Applying New 1.6L Diesel With ECCS in 308 CC

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Its maximum power output is 112 bhp at 3,600 rpm. liter HDi diesel engines that were launched earlier, Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology is much to the fore. Between this new 1.6 liter HDi and its predecessor, more than 50% of the parts have been entirely redesigned. For example, like the new V6 3.0 liter HDi and 2.0

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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This could potentially double the range of electric vehicles. There, they lose their electrical connection to the anode, becoming inactive lithium that can no longer be cycled through the battery. Any bits of unreacted lithium metal chemically react with water to produce hydrogen gas.

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How to convert your car into an EV

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Converting a traditional ICE vehicle into an Electric Car is a very appealing prospect for many who want to drive in style while still staying green. Imagine the power of an old ford muscle car or the utility of a Volkswagen camper van but entirely electric. EV Conversion demand is booming in Australia and for good reason.

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Peugeot Introducing Lower Power Variant of New 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel; Series of Euro5 Engines Arrive This Year

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liter 82 kW (112 bhp) engine earlier this year on the 308 CC ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce in the second quarter of 2010 a lower-powered variant: the 1.6 Its maximum power is 82 kW (112 bhp) at 3,600 rpm (compared to 80 kW at 4000 rpm). Following the introduction of the new 1.6-liter As in the new V6 3.0 liter HDi FAP and 2.0

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Citron Introduces New 3.0L Diesel

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The engine features a new third-generation direct common-rail injection system; new generation combustion chamber; dual variable geometry turbochargers; exhaust gas recirculation; and an alternator which recovers energy during deceleration and braking. L/100 km (32 mpg US) with CO 2. emissions of 195 g/km. Combustion chamber.

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myenergi is Electrifying the Iconic Delorean | Back to the Future

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If companies such as Tesla are creating the cool vehicles, myenergi are creating the products to power them in the cleanest possible way! Turning the Delorean Electric! This Delorean is going to be one of the few in the world powered by a Tesla powertrain and Tesla battery packs. Gas masks and breathing apparatus.

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