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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tesla Model Y rival set for May 30 reveal

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Stellantis on Wednesday released a new teaser video for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S showing that the electric SUV has the Tesla Model Y in its sights. second 0-60 mph time for the Wagoneer S (with rollout subtracted), while Tesla’s website currently lists a 3.5-second second 0-60 mph time for the Model Y Performance.

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Motiv Power Systems to power 13 electric school buses in California pilot

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MotivPower Systems, in partnership with Type-A school bus manufacturer Trans Tech, is bringing electric school buses to the Sacramento, California region. This is the board’s largest school bus grant to date and was the only application approved of all the school bus applications submitted to the state grant program.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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BMW will add further engines to the line-up in 2012, when the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (using a powertrain similar to that of the ActiveHybrid 5, earlier post ) will also make its premiere. All the engines are well within the EU5 and US ULEV II limits. liter gasoline engine will be available in two output ratings.

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BMW introduces its trio of 7 Series plug-in hybrids

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The trio source their power from a latest-generation four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor. The new BMW 740e iPerformance with standard wheelbase and the new BMW 740Le iPerformance with long wheelbase offer combined cycle average gasoline consumption of 2.2–2.0

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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. The concepts all use three-cylinder flex fuel (gasoline and E85) engines to complement the front-wheel electric drive. Two of the solutions are based on the Volvo C30 Electric. Earlier post.)

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. The plug-in hybrid drive system of the BMW i8 comprises a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine combined with BMW eDrive technology. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. torque: 570 N·m / 420 lb-ft).

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UK Awards 24M to 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Projects

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Projects include the development of new engines for plug-in hybrid versions of Nissan, Lotus and Jaguar Land Rover cars, a lightweight electric bin wagon, development of lightweight materials for vehicle weight reduction, and new technologies using thermal energy to improve vehicle performance.