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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L L/100km respectively).

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Audi to show the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva

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Audi will showcase the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. liters per 100 km (157 mpg US), according to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles. A clutch links the TFSI to an electric motor with an output of 75 kW. In this way motor braking torque is eliminated and efficiency increases.

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Honda CR-Z Hybrid Now On Sale in Japan; Targeting 1,000 Units Per Month

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Honda Motor Co., i-VTEC Engine + Ultra-thin DC Brushless Motor (cut-away model). The CR-Z represents the sixth unique version of Honda’s original IMA technology since the launch of the 2000 Insight, the first hybrid vehicle available in North America in December 1999. A CVT version features paddle shifters as standard equipment.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. Exclusive to the Crown’s Platinum grade, it pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.4-liter Earlier post.). liter engine. liter engine.

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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. The Sonata Hybrid will see a reduction of 1 mpg. City FE (mpg).

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.