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Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Boost Mode. Range estimates for the North American market will be available closer to launch.
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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 front seats are mounted atop the 18.4
million) will now benefit from Quimera aligning its existing vehicles, project pipeline, motor sports program and global strategic partner programs with the center. Top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph), with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds. This partnership is aligned with our strategy to evolve our internal R&D program.
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This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. International cooperation. Fuel cell stack research.
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liter internal combustion engine developing 51 horsepower (38 kW) at 3500 rpm that can run on gasoline, ethanol, methanol or natural gas. The front transverse internal combustion engine is coupled to a generator and recharges the 11.47 The drivetrain developed by Lotus Engineering includes Lotus’s Range Extender 3-cylinder, 1.2
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Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. —Tony Ho, Segway’s Vice President of Global Business Development.
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In conjunction with the opening of its new, environmentally-focused global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan Motor Co., Top speed is 140 km/h (90 mph). Connected to a global data center, the system provides support, information, and entertainment. The Nissan LEAF. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
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” —Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. 3-cylinder EcoBoost was designed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the US, the company’s global center of excellence for small-capacity engines. The new three-cylinder engine will be available globally in the company’s small cars.
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liter EcoBoost engine, which in 2014 was named International Engine of the Year for an unprecedented third consecutive year. —Jim Baumbick, Ford’s global C-car vehicle line director. New C-MAX offers the latest system that now operates at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph), up from 30 km/h (19 mph). The new 120 PS 1.5-liter
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