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Schaeffler supplying modular hybrid transmission to 2020 Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator

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In testing by the Michigan State Police in 2018, the all-new Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid had the fastest 0-100 mph acceleration, fastest lap, fastest average lap and highest top speed of 137 mph versus competitive police utility vehicles, including V8-powered entries. liter-equipped model in 0-60 mph by 1.1

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. This value represents the upper limit for waste heat recovery systems to convert thermal energy from the exhaust gases into mechanical energy.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. As many municipalities and fleet operators look to convert to CNG, the RunWise system is attractive to those who are under pressure to meet reduced emissions mandates.

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AMP Unveils Electric Version of GM Equinox; Secret Sauce is the Drivetrain

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Ohio-based Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. ( The “AMP’d” Equinox is an up-fitted GM Chevrolet Equinox that will reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), and will accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in approximately eight seconds. AMP’s drivetrain for the electric Equinox. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Steve Burns.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Zero-60 mph times are about 3.9 Charging is also through powerful motor regeneration that when coasting or braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and returns it to the battery. Added speed (and a thrill!) Here are some helpful tips on charging the GV70 EV, which are the same for the GV60 EV demonstrated in this video.

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News: 2024 Pebble Beach Debuts

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The Performance EV Concept (or whatever it will be called then) is scheduled to go into production in Marysville, Ohio, in late 2025, and to be at dealers in early 2026. Hybrid Bentley drop top Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe and Convertible The fourth generation Continental GT Speed pairs a 4.0-liter So what’s the big deal?

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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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The resultant on-axis transmission architecture utilizes a squashed torque converter; an off-axis pump; and four close-coupled gearsets. gear used with previous six-speed automatic models, engine rpm is reduced by 8% (123 rpm) on the highway at 70 mph. The 8L90 is built at GM’s Toledo, Ohio, transmission facility. axle ratio.

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