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Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen

Aston Martin will race the first Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S

The record-breaking Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S – based on Aston Martin’s new four-door, four-seat sports car – will become the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in an international event as well as the first zero CO2 emissions sports car to complete a race pace lap at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Working in partnership with hydrogen […]

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powertech PWL 4.5l engine Tier4f

John Deere reveals a 4.5l Tier4f engine without DPF

John Deere Power Systems introduced recently the PowerTech™ PWL 4.5L engine, which will meet Final Tier 4/Stage IV emissions regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The 63 kW to 104 kW (85 hp to 140 hp) engine was announced at Bauma 2013 in Munich, and complements the John Deere lineup of Final Tier 4/Stage IV off-highway

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Opel 1.6l SIDI Turbo engine

Opel initiates a complete powertrain renewal in Europe

Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2013 and 2016, renewing 80 percent of its engine portfolio. In the same period the company will also launch a host of new transmissions. Opel is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now, by introducing 1.6-liter gasoline and diesel engines, together with

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9 and 10 speed automatic transmissions to be developed by Ford and GM

Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The new transmissions, to be built in both front- and rear-wheel-drive variants, will improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. [image_frame

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Audi and Skoda active lane assist system

Audi’s Active Lane Assist is a system intended to help the driver stay within the intended lane of travel. At speeds above 65km/h, a camera mounted by the rear view mirror at the top of the windscreen detects lane marking ahead of the vehicle. Information from the camera is combined with data about the car’s

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