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Toyota Central R&D developing free-piston engine linear generator; envisioning multi-FPEG units for electric drive vehicles

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Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). In the latter approach, the gas spring chamber is responsible for returning the piston for the subsequent combustion event. A team at Toyota Central R&D Labs Inc.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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Fuel cell technology remains an integral part of Daimler’s powertrain strategy. The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. Mercedes-Benz has already gathered experience with hydrogen-powered electric vehicles over several vehicle generations.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5 inches lower (56.8

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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 The spontaneous and direct response of this engine results from its compact configuration, which allows the shortest exhaust manifolds. Displacing 4.4

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 The EPA has rated the EcoBoost 2.3L

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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Events such as negotiating towns on the way to the destination are taken into account when planning the available electrical energy, and during recuperation and thermal conditioning of the drive components. Thanks to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and excellent operating conditions.

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UCLA, ARB, WVU measure on-road particle numbers for heavy-duty diesel and CNG trucks in California

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Fuel-based PNEFs were consistent with previous studies measuring plume exhaust in the ambient air. In the United States, PM is regulated on a mass basis as part of engine, vehicle, and ambient air quality standards. On-road PNEFs showed route and technology dependence. Credit: ACS, Wang et al. Click to enlarge. Tianyang Wang, David C.

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