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APRIL 10, 2017

The prize will be awarded on 3 July in Essen, Germany. mph) and has a range of 12 kilometers (7.5 The Red Dot Product Design award is an international prize awarded annually since 1955. Each year, 39 international experts— designers, architects and teachers—nominate the best achievements of the year.

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

As part of the 25 th Aachen Colloquium this week in Germany, Schaeffler is unveiling the “Schaeffler High Performance 48 Volt” concept vehicle. The 48V mild hybrid, based on an Audi TT, features an electric rear axle equipped with a 20 kW motor complementing the internal combustion engine which drives the front axle (P4 architecture).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The company’s dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen technology system works with an internal combustion engine to allow passenger cars and commercial vehicles to run on hydrogen, gasoline/diesel or a blend of both fuels. Earlier post.). It made history as the first hydrogen car to complete a lap of an internationally-sanctioned motor race.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

In a dual world premiere, Volkswagen will present two EVs at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt: the e-up! kWh) in Germany (as of 31 July 2013), driving 100 km there with the e-up! and e-Golf in-house, and they are manufactured in large Volkswagen component plants in Germany. seconds; top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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The top speed is also 250 km/h (155 mph) in both cases. The Taycan 4S has six-piston fixed-caliper brakes on the front axle with internally vented cast iron brake discs. Prices in Germany start at €105,607 (US$116,000), including VAT and country-specific equipment. Four-piston brakes are used on the rear axle.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Unlike a conventional electric vehicle, which requires a number of hours to recharge, the 175-liter hydrogen tank system can be filled in less than four minutes—similar to the time it takes to refill a tank of gasoline or diesel in a vehicle with a traditional internal combustion engine.

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

DLR presented the HY4 project at the International Trade Fair World of Energy Solutions this week in Stuttgart. The HY4’s electric motor has an output of 80 kW and allows for a maximum speed of approximately 200 km/h (124 mph) and a cruising speed of 145 kmh/h (90 mph).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Its premiere is being celebrated with a near-production version of the e-Beetle at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Despite the new total weight of 1,280 kg, the e-Beetle accelerates to 50 km/h (31 mpg) in just under four seconds and to 80 km (50 mph) in just over eight seconds.

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JULY 5, 2013

seconds and achieves a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). in Germany as a base model inclusive of battery is €26,900 (US$34,450). This autumn at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen will announce further details on how the vehicle is to be marketed, including, for example, leasing and flexible car hire packages.

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JULY 7, 2014

International automotive supplier Continental is calling for a market-based adaptation of the legal framework for automated driving. It aims to facilitate international road traffic and increase road safety. According to this regulation, automated steering is currently only permitted up to a speed of as high as 10 km/h (6.2

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JULY 31, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for the new S 500 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ), with prices (in Germany, including 19% VAT) from €108,944.50 (US$146,000); the sedan will begin arriving at dealerships in September. Top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); top all-electric speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). S 500 Plug-In Hybrid.

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JUNE 17, 2015

Top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph), and the vehicle is powered by a 30 kWh Bolloré BlueSolutions LMP battery pack. PSA Peugeot Citroën has set up various car sharing operations since 2013, with an offer designed for businesses in France and, via its Citroën brand, in Germany (Multicity Berlin). Bluesummer. Click to enlarge.

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With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany,” Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, Chief Technology Officer responsible for Development and Purchasing Markus Schäfer said.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. The powertrain produces up to 306 hp (228 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 N·m ) of torque: 0 to 60 mph is estimated to take 7.0 Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Click to enlarge. With a fully charged 9.8 gallon fuel tank is filled.

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Enthusiasts were displeased that the brand had elected to run with smaller, emissions-friendly powertrains and the resulting sales (at least in Germany) don’t appear to be all that robust. However, subsequent reports have suggested that the automaker won’t be bringing back the 4.0-liter liter M177 V8 after all.& & Whereas the 4.0-liter

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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FEBRUARY 19, 2015

At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen will present an extensive technical update of the Sharan MPV, of which more than 800,000 units have been sold since its launch in 1995. mph) if a collision is imminent. For the first time, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is also available on the Sharan.

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Then they began shipping vehicles with the capability to customers in Germany in mid-2022, becoming the first automaker in the country to pass through the government’s stringent autonomous driving certification process. It can operate at speeds up to 40 MPH. Mercedes first launched its DRIVE PILOT system at the end of 2021.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The eVito, the second all-electric production model from Mercedes-Benz Vans after the 2010 Vito E-Cell, starts at €39,990 (US$47,000) (in Germany excl. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and partners will present their new prototype of an electric four-wheel drive utility vehicle designed for Africa—the aCar — at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph).

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MARCH 1, 2012

Other international companies involved are powertrain developer and systems integrator AVL Schrick based in Austria and Germany, springy materials specialist Mubea also from Germany, and Provector, a leading expert in battery management systems, based in the UK. Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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JANUARY 17, 2012

The areas of application are diverse: courier, express and package service providers (KEP, in German: Kurier-, Express- und Paketdienstleister); plant transportation in large corporations; service vehicles for plant maintenance, customer service, and assembly and internal transport within companies. Technical design of the Vito E-CELL.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

The aircraft can fly at an average speed of 70 km/h (43 mph), takeoff at a speed of 44 km/h (27 mph) and attain a maximum cruising attitude of 8,500 m (27,900 ft). The four brushless, sensorless motors each generating 17.4 Given the use of the batteries for two years, this level of capacity loss is normal. Source: Kokam.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). With its combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp, combined peak torque of 570 nm (420 lb-ft), 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 4.4

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Kangoo Maxi ZE is an extended version of Kangoo ZE which was unveiled at last year’s Hanover Motor Show, in Germany. The equipment and options that can be ordered for the internal combustion-engined version of Kangoo Maxi will also be available for Kangoo Maxi ZE. Top speed is limited to 130 km/h (81 mph). Its height of 1.82

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JULY 16, 2013

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

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). In internal combustion engine vehicles, the kinetic energy present at the brakes is converted into heat during deceleration.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. In addition to importing new EV models to Iceland, NLE is also working on developing systems to convert the current internal combustion engine (ICE) car fleet into electric cars.

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JUNE 29, 2011

The Golf Variant twïnDRIVE enables distances of up to 57 km (35 miles) on pure electrical power; an additional small internal combustion engine provides for a total range of about 900 km (559 miles). The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020. Earlier post.) Under the hood.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Daimler introduced three near-production Concept BlueZERO vehicles in January at the North American International Auto Show: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 3, 2016

mph) (governed). TDI is on the outside, the exhaust side with the two turbochargers is on the inside of the 90-degree internal V. It will be offered in Germany for a base price of €89,900 (US$98,000). The newly developed 4.0-liter liter V8 diesel delivers 320 kW (435 hp) and 900 N·m (663.8 Further highlights.

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JULY 1, 2010

seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph). seconds with this engine and a manual gearbox; its top speed is 197 km/h (122 mph). A special aspect of this supercharger is its internal gearing, which enables high supercharger performance even at low engine speeds.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 With 550 N·m (405.7

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

This is possible up to a speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), but in compliance with current traffic regulations regarding speed limits and such things as prohibited passing zones. As long as the driver keeps one hand on the steering wheel, the vehicle can provide assistance in keeping the car precisely in its lane at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph).

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

A team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) with colleagues from the US, China and Germany tested 73 Euro 6 diesel passenger cars on a chassis dynamometer over both the European type-approval cycle (NEDC, cold engine start) and the more realistic Worldwide harmonized light-duty test cycle (WLTC version 2.0,

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MAY 24, 2013

During an international press event in Germany, in which more than 42 test drives were conducted with journalists in the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) covering a total distance of more than 1,200 kilometers (746 miles), the new plug-in hybrid model consumed 4.4 mph), while the average speed in NEDC testing is just 33 km/h (20.5

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JUNE 2, 2011

Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO 2 and other pollutants. liter EcoBoost engine will be released in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The new 1.0L

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