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million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. Maximum speed is 75 mph. A consortium of Clean Air Power and Freightliner has secured almost £0.4 million (US$0.55
The new C-Class. Mercedes-Benz has launched its new C-Class, featuring a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines along with a hybrid model. The US market launches with two C-Class models: C300 4MATIC and C400 4MATIC. Click to enlarge.
ROUSH CleanTech is backed by decades of electric vehicle engineering capability from parent company, Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech’s battery electric vehicles have a maximum speed of 65 mph and a 100-mile range.
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Depending on its configuration, the single-stage turbocharged engine generates 85 or 100 kW (116 or 136 hp) of power from a displacement of 1598 cc and delivers 280 or 300 N·m (207 or 221 lb-ft) of rated torque. l/100 km (54.7
The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units.
CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd.
Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. All the engines already meet the requirements of the Euro-6 emissions standard. New S 400 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.
Consumer Reports’ own fuel economy tests of vehicles equipped with small turbocharged engines has found in many cases that the turbocharged cars tested by CR have slower acceleration and no better fuel economy than the models with larger conventional engines, the organization said. The smaller engine—a 1.6-liter
Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. to 47 mpg US); four gasoline engines at between 5.4 B-Class diesels. B 160 CDI.
The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. The successful drive was achieved with the aid of near-production-standard technology, very similar to that already found in the new E and S-Class. Click to enlarge.
Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. The basis for the hybrid drive system is provided by the six-cylinder in-line M 256 engine with 270 kW/367 hp from the current generation of Mercedes-Benz engines.
mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017. km/h (132mph).
Class family in Europe. If the new E 200 NGD automatically switches to running on gasoline because the gas tank is empty, the new four-cylinder engine needs requires 6.3 The new four-cylinder gasoline engine with spray-guided direct injection is a member of the BlueDIRECT family of Mercedes?Benz Benz gasoline engines.
Volkswagen is introducing its first fuel-saving BlueMotion vehicle with a gasoline-fueled TSI engine with the Polo TSI BlueMotion. Improvements to the TSI engine management system have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption by a further 0.2 TSI engine. Earlier post.) liters to 4.1 Click to enlarge.
The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. TSI EA888 Gen3 B-Cycle (Budack-cycle, earlier post ), coupled with an 8-speed automatic.
Mercedes-Benz increases engine range for refreshed A Class compact. With the refresh of its A-Class, Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available engines. Mercedes-Benz is using the A-Class model facelift as the opportunity to introduce the new nomenclature for the drive variants in this model series.
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) unveiled an ultra-high performance electric vehicle platform designed to accelerate the ambitions of hypercar manufacturers, from start-ups to OEMs. For OEMs, EVR accelerates route to market, with the entire engineering and assembly of the rolling chassis completed by WAE.
A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.
Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle. Using the acoustic test system, Honda engineers will be able to identify the precise locations of both interior and exterior noise issues more quickly than ever before. mph (310 km/h). Max speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).
CDTI diesel engine made its debut last year in the Zafira Tourer. liter engine it is replacing. liter engine it is replacing. Various performance levels of the newest generation all-aluminum turbo diesel will successively replace the engines with 1.7-liter CDTI is the quietest diesel in its class. Diesel Engines'
Our customers would like to drive our E-Class as a fuel-cell car. I am completely convinced the technology has the potential to take over the internal combustion engine, together with pure battery EVs in their niche. This car [the B-Class F-Cell] is ready for mass production. B-Class F-Cell. —Sascha Simon.
The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. The new-generation battery weighs 518 kilograms and has a gross energy content of 80 kWh, of which 74 kWh is utilized, giving it a favorable mass to storage capacity ratio for this class.
The Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC represents the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system, now celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. I-6 six-cylinder engine with 367 hp from the current generation of Mercedes-Benz engines. S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L Top speed mph 155 Top speed, electric mph 87
The discrepancies resulted in a number of class action lawsuits alleging Ford overstated the fuel efficiency of its hybrids. In June, the US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) consolidated 15 such putative class action lawsuits. The multidistrict litigation (MDL) is being handled by US District Judge Kenneth M.
Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 Civilian security vehicles are divided into the resistance classes VR1 to VR10. The new BMW i7 xDrive60 Protection.
Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. The layout with the combustion engine at the front and Electric Drive Unit on the rear axle offers numerous advantages. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx.
In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L As a world-first in the compact class, the top-of-the-range “Discover Pro” infotainment system can be operated by gesture control. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5
liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a new Lineartronic (Continuously Variable Transmission). One motor functions as an engine starter. Conversely, it can be powered by the engine to function as a generator for the hybrid battery.
At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km.
5 Pro will be powered by an electric engine in the rear delivering 128 kW; the ID.5 5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). The long 2766 mm wheelbase facilitates interior spatial conditions comparable to those of SUVs in higher vehicle classes.
SIDI Turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ) in three Astra variants: Astra five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and Sports Tourer models. The 125 kW/170 hp direct injection engine leads the newly-launched Opel powertrain offensive. This new-generation engine tops the gasoline offer in the Astra family and replaces the previous 1.6
Benchmarking the 7DCT300 against CVTs and automatics has made the transmission best-in-class for launch, fuel economy, NVH, cost and ease of hybridization. engine start/stop function and sailing function. independent from the combustion engine running or being off. —Getrag Chief Technology Officer Didier Lexa.
BMW took top honors at the latest International Engine of the Year Awards , with the 1.5-liter, liter, three-cylinder hybrid drive unit in the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid being declared the overall winner—as well as picking up two class wins—edging out Ford’s 1.0L BMW also picked up a class win (2.5-liter liter to 1.8-liter
Following the S 400 Hybrid and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model in the new S-class line-up. The combustion engine can be completely decoupled from the electric motor. liter biturbo V6 engine. Top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); top all-electric speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. and Evasive Steering Assist.
The 81 kW / 108 hp Golf BlueMotion is a five-seater that is capable of 202 km/h (125 mph). These measures take the Golf BlueMotion to a c D value of 0.27, making it one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in its class. liter turbodiesel direct injection engine from the newly developed EA288 engine series. l/100 km (73.5
The HondaJet patented Over-The-Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration, natural laminar flow wing, and composite fuselage were developed from long-term research activities. These innovations combine to make the HondaJet the fastest, most spacious and most fuel-efficient jet in its class, according to the company.
A GM-estimated best-in-class 1,000 horsepower and GM-estimated 11,500 lb-ft of torque are generated by three separate motors within two Ultium drive units to give HUMMER EV’s e4WD remarkable on- and off-road capabilities. —Al Oppenheiser, GMC HUMMER EV chief engineer.
As part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. high, its body puts it in the luxury class. The PPE technology enables charging times that come close to a conventional stop to refuel a car powered by a combustion engine. meters (16.3
DENZA is powered by an 86 kW (peak) / 69 kW (rated) motor that provides a maximum speed of up to 150 km/h (93 mph) and peak torque of 290 N·m (177 N·m rated torque). Acceleration from 0 – 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 4.5s; acceleration from 50 – 80 km/h (50 mph) takes 5s; and acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h takes 14s.
One of the greatest innovations compared with the previous version is the use of a torque converter with integrated lockup clutch as a starting device, and an additional clutch between the combustion engine and electric motor for all-electric driving. Rated output of combustion engine (hp at rpm). Acceleration 0-60 mph (s).
Since 2010, all Sprinters in the US have been powered by BlueTEC diesel engines, marking the first use of BlueTEC technology, with its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system, in the commercial van market here. Maximum torque is available right from low engine speeds and over a broad engine speed range.
With my 14 years of experience in being a Chief Engineer for joint venture projects, I know the importance of sustaining modernity during a vehicle’s lifecycle. —David Terai, AYGO Chief Engineer. Toyota’s award-winning, 998 cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i engine is now Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant (also called Euro 6.2).
A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0 Built on Fisker’s SLV-1 platform, PEAR is built using Fisker’s Steel++ development process, resulting in the use of 35% fewer parts than other EVs in class.
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