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Fifty-Cent Fuel Ahead, If Stars Align
GM fuel-cell chief Charlie Freese calls the scenario, which builds off data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a “no-brainer.”
June 23, 2016 -
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EcoBoost Technology Migrates to New Ford Vans
The 2.0L EcoBlue engine will be offered for Transit 2-ton and Transit Custom models in 105-, 130- and 170-hp power ratings, each of which offers increased power and torque compared with the outgoing 2.2L engine.
By Jorge Palacios • June 22, 2016 -
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Canadian Researchers Paring Cost of Electric Motors
The public-private collaboration has found a way to include 60% fewer permanent magnets in electric motors by substituting them with more than 100 small magnetic components, resulting in smaller, less-costly and more-efficient motors.
By Alan Harman • June 20, 2016 -
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Noisy Latches No More
A leading door-latch supplier says most of its customers are beginning to turn an ear to the common device, and they don’t always like what they hear.
June 20, 2016 -
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Mini Vision Next 100 Combines Autonomous, Sport Driving in One Package
The concept is designed to drive autonomously, but when it detects a suitable road, it allows the driver to switch to John Cooper Works mode for ultimate performance potential.
By Greg Kable • June 16, 2016 -
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Salt Baths Charge Up Batteries, Researchers Discover
It has the potential to improve EV-driving range to a point where the alternative-propulsion systems could be competitive with traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
By Alan Harman • June 16, 2016 -
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Volvo’s T6 Engine Part of Bold Powertrain Strategy
Volvo’s Drive-E T6 Twin-Charged I-4 is more than a great engine. It represents a global plan to cut costs, improve efficiency and standardize parts and processes.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 15, 2016 -
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Mazda Hoping for ‘CX-Mine’ Response to CUV
The automaker bills this family hauler as its quietest vehicle ever and the most exciting 3-row CUV on the market. The new CX-9 sort of seats seven, has a stellar powertrain and handles great, uncharacteristically hugging the road.
June 14, 2016 -
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PSA to Hike Car Builds, Add Engine Output in Slovakia
The facility, which makes Peugeot 208 hatchbacks and Citroen C3 Picasso microvans, launches output of a third model in the second half of this year. What PSA calls a ‟B Mainstreamˮ car is the successor to the Citroen C3 now built at Poissy, France.
By Peter Homola • June 10, 2016 -
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Oz-Designed EV Surfaces But Headed Underground
Tomcar says full-scale production of the zero-emissions Tomcar LV1 begins in November at its manufacturing facility in Melbourne, with deliveries to mining-industry customers starting in February.
By Alan Harman • June 10, 2016 -
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GMC Sierra Denali Loses Bump, Keeps Grind
Magnetic-ride control is a technical revolution in fullsize pickup comfort and elevates the truck’s balance between ride and handling to the head of the class among Detroit’s truck sellers.
By James M. Amend • June 9, 2016 -
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Nissan Plant Takes Sustainability to Higher Level
Sunderland’s 19,000 solar panels and 10 wind turbines save the equivalent of 3,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and generate 7% of the plant’s electricity needs, enough to build the equivalent of 31,374 vehicles a year.
By Paul Myles • June 9, 2016 -
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Zipcar Sees Perfect Fit With Autonomous Future
“We feel like we’re in a good place,” Zipcar President Kaye Ceille says.
By David Zoia Editor • June 8, 2016 -
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Suppliers Wary of Blind Alleys As China Goes Electric
As government incentives encourage all types of companies to try their hand at producing battery-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, suppliers are being swamped with requests to work with clients whose long-term prospects are unknown.
By Alysha Webb • June 8, 2016 -
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Korean President Park’s Trip to France Boost for Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Twenty MOUs are signed between the South Korean and French governments during Park’s state visit, calling for technological cooperation in such areas as renewable clean energy and autonomous vehicles.
By Vince Courtenay • June 7, 2016 -
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Ford U.K. Unleashes Most Powerful Fiesta Ever Built
The Fiesta ST200’s 1.6L EcoBoost engine pushes out 200 hp through the front wheels, enough to launch it to 62 mph from a standing start in just 6.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 143 mph.
By Paul Myles • June 6, 2016 -
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Chinese OEMs Reaching Tipping Point
Chinese-designed cars used to be a joke. That’s not so true anymore. At the Beijing auto show earlier this year, Chinese automakers rolled out cars that could look right at home in the U.S. or Europe.
By John McElroy • June 2, 2016 -
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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Focuses on User Experience
Vauxhall will offer two latest-generation IntelliLink infotainment systems. The R4.0 IntelliLink features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Navi 950 IntelliLink system includes onboard navigation.
By Paul Myles • June 2, 2016 -
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New Leaf Doubles As Blender With Beefed-Up Battery
Although Nissan claims the 30-kWh battery pack gives the ’16 Leaf 107 miles of range, compared with the 24-kWh version’s 84, the automaker puts the extra juice to work powering mixers that whip up smoothies served at a recent media event.
By Jim Mateja • June 1, 2016 -
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Facelifted VW e-Golf to Offer More Range, Quickness
The automaker says a higher-capacity lithium-ion battery and an upgraded electric motor combine to give the facelifted e-Golf 186 miles of range on the European test cycle on a fully charged battery, up from the current model’s 118 miles.
By Greg Kable • May 31, 2016 -
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Ridgeline All the Truck Most Need
It’s more fuel efficient than its predecessor and competition, and looks less toy-like, but will American midsize pickup buyers take to Ridgeline version 2.0?
May 31, 2016 -
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PSA, Dongfeng to Co-Develop New EV Platform for 2019
The all-electric e-CMP architecture will allow the two automakers to offer a new generation of EVs with a claimed driving range of up to 280 miles and fast-charging solutions providing up to 7 miles of range per minute of charging.
By Paul Myles • May 27, 2016 -
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GMC Acadia Rebuilt, But Will Buyers Come?
The automaker renowned for stacking its lineup with lovable beer-leaguers turns the tables by slashing more than 700 lbs. from the new Acadia.
By James M. Amend • May 27, 2016 -
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The Black Holes of The Center Console
Interiors connoisseur Christie Schweinsberg says it’s become an awfully dark day for cupholders.
May 26, 2016 -
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Hyundai: Fuel Cell Partnerships Not Right for Us Now
Hyundai’s next-gen Tucson fuel-cell vehicle is a scant 16 months away. Meanwhile, the 26 eco cars Hyundai and Kia have planned by 2020 may not be enough.
May 25, 2016
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