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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.

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Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

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The pumps can as well be used in fully electric vehicles and even in conventional drivetrains. Especially for today’s downsized gasoline engines, the electric pumps are also useful since they always guarantee an adequate vacuum level, for example for boosting braking power.

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Mercedes-Benz mulling plan of a junior G-Class, fresh teaser hints a Maruti Suzuki Jimny lookalike

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Interestingly, this is not the first time Mercedes-Benz is talking about a downsized variant of the G-Class. Also, expect a fully electric version, potentially joined by a mild-hybrid powertrain based on a new 1.5-litre, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius called it the son or daughter of the iconic big G.

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BMW M3 to continue with six-cylinder engine, no plan to adopt four-cylinder power mill

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While BMW is working on the fully electric M3, the automaker will continue with the internal combustion engine for another generation. We are going electric, and on the other hand, we are going to keep our six-cylinder inline (for the next generation). In regards to downsizing, its also about performance output on tracks.

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Ford is the fastest-growing auto brand in Saudi Arabia ahead of upcoming overseas EV push

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The company highlighted its new lineup of vehicles , including its first fully electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E. It’s our first fully electric vehicle for the region and is truly one of the most exciting vehicles Ford has ever produced.”

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Kia introduces 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at Chicago

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Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. Niro is targeting a combined fuel efficiency rating of 50 mpg (4.7

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Lamborghini Huracan successor confirmed for debut in August 2024

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litre FSI engine will bid farewell, aligning with VW Group’s broader initiative to downsize and comply with stricter emissions regulations. Looking further ahead, Lamborghini is gearing up to introduce its first-ever EV, the Lanzador, by 2028, followed by a fully electric second-generation Urus in 2029.

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