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Battery-electric Jeep Avenger debuts in Europe

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Stellantis’s Jeep brand is introducing the battery-electric Jeep Avenger ( earlier post ) in Europe. The M3 power unit adopted on Avenger is a second-generation, highly efficient 400-Volt e-motor. By the end of 2030, the Jeep brand’s European sales will be 100% pure electric.

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Ford introducing 48V mild-hybrid Fiesta and Focus in Europe

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At a Ford “Go Further” experience in Amsterdam on 2 April, Ford will unveil Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models for Europe.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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Ford Europe will introduce more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0-liter volt mild-hybrid technology to further reduce fuel costs for owners and operators. Further optimized to deliver up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency for reduced running costs, Ford’s 2.0-liter In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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SABIC introduces new NORYL resin for ultra-thin-wall insulation film in higher-voltage EV batteries

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This high-performance, polyphenylene ether (PPO)-based resin is engineered with patented technologies to help meet the stringent demands of higher-voltage batteries (600-800 volts). NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin’s ability to meet the UL94 V0 standard at 0.25 mm with non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance.

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New Hyundai Tucson in Europe features 48 V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

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The New Hyundai Tucson for Europe, which enters production this month, will be equipped with a fuel-efficient 48 V mild hybrid powertrain. The New Tucson is designed and built in Europe. In addition to the upgraded powertrain portfolio, all Tucson engines meet the new Euro 6d-TEMP emission standards. litr†e diesel engine.

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Tesla Cybertruck could be headed to Germany in the coming months

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Tesla began its Cybertruck tour around China last week , and X user Andre Fink said on Sunday that the unique electric vehicle (EV) is slated to come to the Stuttgart Holzgerlingen delivery center , the automaker’s largest in Europe. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to make a 3.2mm radius on a 1.4mm sheet of stainless steel.”

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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The wheel-selective torque control complements the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system that is also fitted standard. The three TDI units come standard with Audi’s mild hybrid technology (MHEV = Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which makes driving even more convenient and can reduce fuel consumption in real driving conditions by up to 0.4

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