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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator.

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New mia electric city car uses Sevcon controller

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The three seat mia electric city car ( earlier post ) is powered by a Leroy Somer asynchronous motor which will be controlled by Sevcon’ Gen4 size 4 80V 350A motor control ( earlier post ). Sales of the mia will initially focus on public and private fleet operators with sales to private customers starting in 2012.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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Report: Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership; diesel and hybrid technologies

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The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. Its European sales fell by 9% to about 810,000 units in 2010, and it holds only a 4% share of the market.Meanwhile, BMW will be able to leverage the benefits of scale for diesel engines. is discussing a broad partnership with BMW AG, including procuring diesel engines. Earlier post.).

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China automaker JAC sends first batch of ethanol-powered cars to Brazil

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SHC, the largest dealer in Brazil, has more than 60 outlets selling Ford, Volkswagen, Citroen, Jaguar, and Aston Martin cars. Its current annual new vehicle sales are around 80,000 units. China automaker Chary is building a plant in São Paulo, and Great Wall Motor recently expressed interest in setting up Brazilian production.

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Citroen Basalt, C3, Aircross, eC3 available with up to ₹1.75 lakh discounts; offer available till…

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Also Read : Upcoming cars in India The Citroen Aircross is available with the highest discounts of up to 1.75 The Citroen Basalt is the model with the second biggest discounts on offer. On the other hand, the Citroen C3 and Citroen eC3 models are available with discounts of up to 1 lakh and 80,000, respectively.

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Lithium Energy Japan Building Second Li-Ion Plant for Mitsubishi i MiEV

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp. earlier post ), plans to construct a battery factory in response to Mitsubishi Motors’ plans to boost production of its i MiEV electric vehicle. Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture between GS Yuasa Corp., and Mitsubishi Corp. Earlier post.). In April, Blue Energy Co., Earlier post.).

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