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ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

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ZF has reached the milestone of two million electric motors produced. The technology company supplies automotive manufacturers with electric motors for different vehicle types—from hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars to electric central drives for commercial vehicles.

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Tata Motors launches REVOTRON family of next-generation gasoline engines

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Tata Motors launched its REVOTRON Series of next-generation gasoline engines for the passenger vehicle market in India. Tata Motors developed the REVOTRON Series with inputs from global players in the areas of combustion, boosting, friction and calibration.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. Gas exchange. Electrification.

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Ford remembers over 125,000 crossovers, vans over fireplace possibility

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Ford Motor Co. Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid motors. “In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire,” the NHTSA mentioned.

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Chevrolet introduces Colorado Duramax Diesel midsize pickup

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Colorado is the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015.) It is also the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors. Oiling circuit that includes a dedicated feed for the turbocharger to provide increased pressure at the turbo and faster oil delivery. Colorado’s new 2.8L

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE. At low idle a diesel engine has reduced torque and requires time for the engine to ramp up to meet the load demands.

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New powertrains for updated BMW X5 and BMW X6; PHEV and 48V MHEV

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The new BMW X5 - Gen5 PHEV Technology The two models will be built at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the US, the competence center for BMW X models, and their global launch gets underway in April 2023. This across-the-board application of electrification comes in the form of an electric motor integrated into the transmission.

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