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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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These would range from highly efficient internal combustion engines and natural gas systems all the way to hybrids and electric vehicles. to 1.6l); the EA 888 Gen3 gasoline engines (1.8l Over the coming years we will electrify all vehicle classes in this way and help electrically powered motoring to make the breakthrough.

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Eaton Highlights Range of New Products to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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In the event of slippage it instantaneously engages a hydraulic power supply to transfer extra torque to the wheel with the most traction by modulating the differential from fully open to fully locked, and anywhere in between, depending on driving conditions. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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(The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW). Liters gasoline. The combustion efficiency of the now lighter and more rigid 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine has been increased.

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Volkswagen launches new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid in Europe

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In terms of the brand, the Passat GTE is a basic building block in Volkswagen’s electric motoring strategy. Together with the plug-in hybrids from Audi (A3 e-tron, Q7 e-tron and R8 e-tron) and Porsche (Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Panamera S E- Hybrid), Volkswagen AG now has ten models in its portfolio driven wholly or partially on electric power.

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