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Ford returning to Le Mans in 2016 with Ford GT

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Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory. Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils electric EQ Silver Arrow show car at Pebble Beach

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The one-seater electric EQ Silver Arrow is an homage to the successful record-breaking twelve-cylinder W 125 built by Mercedes-Benz in 1937 as a Grand Prix racing car. The EQ Silver Arrow is conceived as an electric vehicle with an output of 738 hp. The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber.

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Havelaar Canada unveils battery-electric pickup truck

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Havelaar Canada launched the Bison battery-electric pickup truck at the EMC show in Markham, Ontario today. Underpinning the Bison E-Pickup is an advanced dual-motor, fully-electric all-wheel-drive powertrain with advanced electronic management of the vehicle dynamics.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Mazda believes that it is important to provide customers with a variety of options to achieve carbon neutrality. Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Audi unveils e-tron FE05 for new Formula E season

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Because of the new electric racers’ greater range, the drivers will compete with only one race car for the first time. While the rest of the car is identical for all teams, manufacturers get the opportunity to showcase their technical expertise with the drivetrain. Its successor is an evolution of this winning model.

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INFINITI/Renault Sport Project Black S hints at performance hybrid powertrain, inspired by Formula 1 ERS

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At the Geneva Motor Show, INFINITI is unveiling the Project Black S concept, exploring the potential for a new INFINITI performance grade, featuring on-road technology inspired by Formula One. After five years as a sponsor in Formula One, INFINITI made the move to become a technical partner in 2016. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. This system can power buses up to 12-meters that can enter Zero Emission Vehicles areas due to the 100% electric mode option. The engine has a displacement of 2.3

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