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Hondas F1 KERS motor: 60 kW, 21,000 RPM, >7 kg

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2009 Honda Formula One chassis configuration, showing KERS component location. However, KERS systems present significant design challenges in that they must be implemented without adversely affecting vehicle aerodynamics, weight, weight distribution, collision safety, fuel tank capacity, or center of gravity. by Jack Rosebro.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Its practical, reliable and purposeful nature were reason enough for Omni sales to be consistently strong, cumulating to 2 million units throughout its 35-year tenure (1984-2019), however, in the absence of any crash protection whatsoever, the Omni had to be taken off the roads when new safety standards came into force.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

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In addition, SAE J2954 is working together with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) to create a validation test and link the efforts for design validation (SAE J2954) to verification of safety and performance (UL 2750) of wireless charging. Communications for wireless charging will use DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) ( earlier post ).

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. The RAV4 is a Top Safety Pick. As one of Toyota’s flagship vehicles, with enormous family and young driver popularity, its safety ratings are crucial. The IIHS even named it a Top Safety Pick for 2020.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

Clean Fleet Report

The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels. The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia. The LED lighting and chromed exhaust ports give the whole package an upscale look that makes the price tag look like a bargain. Very European. Interior Design.

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Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

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Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Honda Debuts Production Version of 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe

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The 2011 Honda CR-Z EX. Honda introduced the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe at the North American International Auto Show. The CR-Z is now Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers. Click to enlarge.

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