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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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Since January 2016, the MEB has been under the direction of Christian Senger, who was previously in charge of Automotive Systems and Technology at Continental AG. The charging will improve. I believe when we enter the market in 2020, this is exactly the time when e-mobility will accelerate out of its niche. Earlier post.).

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Continental Motors introduces new diesel V-6 aviation engine

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The CD-300 features common rail technology, direct injection, turbo charging, liquid cooling, and an advanced reduction gear system. Like the smaller CD-100 engine, the CD-300 is based on a Mercedes-Benz automotive core adapted for aviation use. Continental expects the engine to be certified in 2016. Continental Motors, Inc.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). by Bill Cooke.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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How Volvo overcomes U.S. price lists on its cars made in China

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.” Responsibility Problem, enacted in 1789 as a part of the Fresh Tariff Work, allowed for the refunding of tasks, taxes, charges and price lists paid to Customs and Border Coverage on products imported into america this is therefore exported or destroyed. However few automakers import absolutely assembled cars from China.

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