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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). The Transit Custom PHEV uses a series-hybrid driveline configuration, the front wheels being driven exclusively by an electric motor, rather than by the combustion engine. Ford’s compact and fuel-efficient 1.0-liter

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Ford investing €42M in Valencia plant for new hybrid models and battery assembly operations

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million) in its Valencia, Spain manufacturing plant to support the company’s electrification strategy with a state-of-the-art battery assembly facility in addition to new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models. Electrically-powered air-conditioning, powertrain cooling and vacuum systems, which significantly reduce drag on the engine.

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Ford extends Transit Plug-In Hybrid Van trial to Cologne

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Funded by Ford, the trial will initially run for 12 months, in cooperation with municipal fleets serving the public sector, complementing testing in London, UK and Valencia, Spain with larger fleets and small-to-medium fleets respectively. Ford recognizes Cologne as a city of strategic importance regarding future mobility.

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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Australia-based CAP-XX Limited, a developer of thin, prismatic supercapacitors, has developed a supercapacitor module which supplies the cranking current to start the engine in Stop-Start vehicles (also known as start-stop, idle-stop, or micro-hybrid vehicles), reducing wear on the battery and eliminating the need for larger, more expensive ones.

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Opel Begins Ampera EREV Mule Testing

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The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). Engineers in Rüsselsheim are testing the Voltec system’s performance and the overall driving impression.

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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No other vehicle has taken the same risks and pushed the design and engineering boundaries to the same limit.” And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” Sara Soria, Spain. Sara Soria, Spain.

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