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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

Green Car Congress

“For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. Other highlights include an all-aluminum crankcase, four-valve technology with adjustable camshafts, an air/water intercooler, generator management and the standard stop-start function.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. Around 2025 there’s also a full battery electric version due. Three battery options will be offered – 105kW, 135kWh and 180kWh.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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For the ADEPT project, the consortium comprises CPT, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Ford and the University of Nottingham. The management of the project is being handled by Ricardo.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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The new high-powered TDCi diesel engine follows the downsizing trend we’ve led with our EcoBoost petrol technology. kWh lithium-ion battery with an anticipated life-span of 10 years and 240,000 km (150,000 miles). Ford also uses a pioneering technique to transform discarded plastic water bottles into front bumper components.

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Volkswagen Group introducing Modular Transverse Matrix this year; new engine families, lighter weight construction, powertrain flexibility

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A BlueMotion Technology pack (Stop/Start system and battery regeneration) is tailored to the EA211 gasoline engines. To ensure a uniform mounting position of all engines in the MQB, engineers rotated the cylinder head of the petrol engine. At the same time, it is now tilted towards the rear.

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