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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 turbo engines, along with suspension, exterior and interior accessories and distinctive color-and-graphic packages. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L turbocharged engine. Earlier post.)

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: the ‘Brotherhood of Muscle’ goes electric – Charged EVs

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Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. Well, apparently you duplicate those latter qualities with cleverly engineered technical fakery—to make a high-performance EV sedan “feel right” to the American muscle bros. Top speed is 137 mph.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Testing was also conducted at the DTNA Detroit engineering facility to demonstrate engine efficiency by achieving 50.2% engine brake thermal efficiency. liter engine, a hybrid system, a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system, along with a number of other upgrades. mpg (19.26

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Mercedes-AMG Brings Entry-Trim SL 43 to America

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turbocharged engine breathed upon by AMG and featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. & Said to provide quick throttle response across the rpm range, the turbo is operated via the car’s 48-volt electrical system, a piece of kit which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator. .& What’s that, you say?

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Charged Up: The 2024 Dodge Charger is Finally Here

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The internal-combustion engine Mustang seems safe, at least in the short term. The new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines will be part of the picture, as well. second 0-60 mph time for the Daytona, along with an 11.5-second Well, maybe not across the board. Dodge is quoting a 3.3-second

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The engine powering the BMW 220i Coupe sources significantly higher output from its 2.0-liter

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New Scania heavy-duty truck series offers up to 8% reduction in fuel consumption

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The Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks feature new low-drag looks and full air deflector kits. Potential fuel savings in long-haulage are up to 8% with the new, more efficient second-generation Euro 6 engines. Euro 6 Engines. Scania is introducing new Euro 6 engines with features that further boost efficiency.

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