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1.0l TSI 3 cylinders engine

Skoda Fabia 1.0l TSI three-cylinder downsized engine

In the ŠKODA FABIA and ŠKODA FABIA ESTATE, a 1.0l TSI engine with three cylinders and four valves is replacing the 1.2-liter engine with four cylinders that has been used to date. The new engine offers more power. The power output of the ŠKODA FABIA 1.0l TSI is 94 hp, while the output of the […]

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opel ampera-e 150kW electric motor

The new Opel Ampera-e electric powertrain and battery released

The new Opel Ampera-e is an electric car which has an officially certified NEDC range of 520 kilometers (measured in accordance with the New European Driving Cycle). The 4.17 meter long Ampera-e also offers space for up to five passengers plus trunk space of 381 liters (1,274 liters when the seats are folded down), which is

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Growth in biodiesel production by region untill 2011

Biofuels 2016 overview and general outlook report by IFPEN

With falling fossil fuel prices, 2015 was marked by a general decline in the appeal of alternative fuels. But although growth in worldwide volume of biofuels production and consumption is slowing, blending requirements continue to increase and investment, though declining, is still taking place. To ensure the long-term sustainability of biofuel processes, a variety of

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Schaeffler High Performance 48 Volt concept vehicle

Schaeffler hybrid and electric drive concepts

Reducing fuel consumption and emissions, increasing comfort and driving dynamics: hybrid drives play a significant role in these development goals. Mild hybrid drives with 48 V technology meet these demands at a comparatively low cost. A good example is the “Schaeffler High Performance 48 Volt” concept vehicle with a Schaeffler electric rear axle that assists the

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OpenCar platform by INRIX

Amazon Alexa integrated into INRIX OpenCar connected vehicles

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” alt=”Amazon Alexa” title=”Amazon Alexa integrated into INRIX OpenCar connected vehicles”]https://www.car-engineer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Amazon-Alexa.png[/image_frame]INRIX, Inc., a world provider of connected car services and transportation analytics, today announced the integration of Amazon Alexa, the intelligent cloud based voice service, into the OpenCar platform for connected vehicles. In the second half of 2017, drivers with OpenCar enabled vehicles will

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