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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. Linear Shift Control elevates the driving experience by mimicking the vehicle speed-linked rev feel associated with a conventional drivetrain shifting gears at wide open throttle.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Without exhaust aftertreatment, the QSK95 engine meets Tier 3 locomotive emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Electric drive mode: all-electric driving from a standstill up to 81 mph, the combustion engine always remains switched off. Individual drive mode: individual customization of the drive, transmission, AMG DYNAMICS, chassis, steering and exhaust system.

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ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

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Vehicle installed on the chassis dynamometer in the ORNL vehicle research laboratory. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ 50 to 60 mph. 60 to 70 mph. 70 to 80 mph.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 performance SUV is a 48V mild hybrid

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The GLE 53 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 This system, as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger, all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, but also to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, the 3.0-liter

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Audi updates RS 4 Avant with new B-cycle twin-turbo V6; 17% lower fuel consumption than predecessor

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mph) in just 4.1 Like with all V6 and V8 engines from Audi, the turbochargers are installed within the 90-degree interior “V” of the cylinder banks, and thus the exhaust side of the cylinder heads is on the inside, while the intake side is on the outside of the engine. metric hp per liter. lb), which is 31 kilograms (68.3

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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Rapide E is powered by an 800V electrical architecture battery—encased in carbon fibre and Kevlar casing—with a 65 kWh installed capacity using more than 5600 lithium-ion 18650 format cylindrical cells. Top speed for Rapide E is 155 mph, with a sub-4.0 second 0-60mph time and a 50-70 mph time of just 1.5