Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

As another method to avoid pumping losses and improve efficiency, Thomas described a low-cost virtual cylinder deactivation technology that delivers 90% of the fuel economy benefit of a full mechanical cylinder deactivation system. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 ( see our revie w ). The Swedish automaker calls the electric SUV a “cornerstone” of its EV plans. With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo says its low-cost EV will hit new markets in the coming weeks. The Swedish automaker is also launching its first three-row electric SUV , the EX90. Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. The EX30 is already rolling out in Europe, Japan, and Brazil.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

Benefits are projected to include high-efficiency, low-emissions and low-cost. liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. The opposed piston engine is a promising platform for GCI: Superior mixture preparation.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost.

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