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Delta Electronics Targeting Electric Powertrain Market; Series Hybrid Test Vehicle On the Road

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Road tests show that depending on the road and traffic conditions, each liter of petrol used by the engine is sufficient to generate enough power for the car to travel 20 to 30 kilometers (3.3 Delta Electronics has already accumulated extensive design and manufacturing experience in many automobile electronics components.

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Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

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The Nissan ZEOD RC will occupy “Garage 56” at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, an additional entry reserved by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest for new technologies never previously seen at the classic French endurance event. The Nissan Deltawing made its debut in Garage 56 in 2012.).

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in 2022, 9.3 tonnes of additional greenhouse gas emissions and 5.7

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H2 Mobility initiative agrees on $474M plan for hydrogen refueling network in Germany; 400 stations by 2023

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By 2023 there should be more hydrogen filling stations in Germany, than there are conventional petrol stations along the Autobahns today. Accordingly the planned H2 Mobility joint venture will work closely together with the automobile industry. The H2 Mobility initiative wants to change this.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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It’s a fantastic showcase for technology and The Royal Automobile Club should be proud of the event. Last year we won with our petrol car the T.25 This is the only event in the world that demonstrates real cars, in real conditions, that is measured independently and in the public eye. 25 entry and this year our electric car the T.27.

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Toyota provides some details on Yaris Hybrid-R 420hp powertrain; three 45 kW motors

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turbo gasoline direct injection engine specifically developed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) according to the rules of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for a Global Race Engine to be utilized in various motorsport disciplines. The front wheels are driven by a 300 hp (224 kW) 4-cylinder 1.6 GRE engine. Click to enlarge.

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cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

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The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has mentioned that the cost of Electric vehicles are going to be available for the petrol vehicle cost and the statement was addressed at an event. Within a year Electric vehicles are going to be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the Indian market.

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