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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). Next year, Volkswagen will be testing the drivetrain and energy storage modules of the future Golf blue-e-motion with a fleet of 500 test cars. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The system has no batteries, using ultracapacitors for energy storage instead. A regenerative braking function stores engine energy and then uses it to assist in the next braking operation, reducing wear and tear on the brake system. M2 reached speeds of nearly 80 mph (129 km/h) and completed the course at 4:20 p.m.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. prototype at last year’s Innovation Days event. Earlier post.) The BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid was presented as a. Earlier post.)

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 1: The Two-Mode ActiveHybrid X6

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Precisely controlled interaction of the three power units optimizes the overall efficiency of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 at all speeds, with acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.4 Energy storage is provided by a NiMH battery pack positioned beneath the floor of the luggage compartment. Powertrain of the ActiveHybrid X6.

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Caterpillar brings electric equipment ecosystem to CES2024

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Instead, it was Cat’s cutting-edge energy management systems to keep electric equipment charged up and ready to work. “We We are thrilled to return to CES to showcase our advancements in energy solutions. The crown jewel of Caterpillar’s CES exhibit this year was the massive Cat R1700 XE LHD underground loader.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the Ioniq 5 for a few hours at a Hyundai media event. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. A bit of origami on the side.

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