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Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid

Practical test of the Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid

With the Ioniq model, Hyundai leaves the choice to the customer: in addition to the full hybrid and the all-electric version, there has also been a plug-in hybrid since last summer. It should enable an economical drive with a 105 PS (77 kW) petrol engine in combination with the 60,5 PS electric motor (44,5 kW). Hyundai is continuously improving its environmentally friendly drives. At the moment, the market share in Germany is around 3 percent for new registrations. The improved processing quality and the wider range of hybrid drives ... Continue readingPractical test of the Hyundai Ioniq plug-in hybrid

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Opel Grandland X plug-in hybrid

With the Grandland X presented at the IAA, Opel is now also attacking the booming SUV segment. The new Grandland X will soon be available with a top-of-the-range diesel including an 8-speed automatic and will also be the brand's first plug-in hybrid. After the Crossland X (practical test in the previous edition), the new Grandland X is the second vehicle from the collaboration with Peugeot and the first model to roll off the production line at the French Peugeot plant in Sochaux. ... Continue readingOpel Grandland X plug-in hybrid

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e.home - the motorhome of the future

The well-known motorhome manufacturer Dethleffs from the Allgäu would like to become a pioneer for electric mobility in the travel sector. As part of the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the "e.home" was the first electric motorhome to be presented that is supposed to be capable of self-sufficient electricity production. The e.home has a fully electric drive train and all functions in the living area are operated with electricity instead of, for example, gas. The drive is a liquid-cooled three-phase asynchronous three-phase motor with an output of 80 kW. The rechargeable batteries are FIAMM sodium nickel chloride batteries with a capacity of ... Continue readinge.home - the motorhome of the future

Digital edition I / 2018 - Special Flying Cars

Digital edition from green car magazine

As part of the discussions about impending diesel driving bans and WLTP, the volume manufacturers will publish numerous new products this year. Over 100 new or revised models alone will be presented by the manufacturers in the coming months. This will finally also affect new electric cars with longer ranges and vehicles powered by hydrogen. The big brand manufacturers are investing in new drive technologies, manufacturing processes and battery factories. The suppliers offer complete drive trains for electromobility and accelerate the transformation process. All information… Continue readingDigital edition from green car magazine

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Schaeffler relies on emission-free drives

Schaeffler is a global automotive and industrial supplier. In the automotive sector, the core competencies lie in the development and production of components and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis as well as technologies for the electrified drive train of the future. Schaeffler also presented products for environmentally friendly drives at the IAA 2017 in Frankfurt, including a modular and flexible electric axle and visionary products such as the “eWheelDrive” wheel hub drive. According to its own information, the company expects a share of ... Continue readingSchaeffler relies on emission-free drives

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Honda Urban EV Concept and Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype

At the 67th International Motor Show, the Japanese car manufacturer Honda presented two new concepts for the electrification of its product range. In addition to the CR-V hybrid prototype, an electric vehicle study with the Urban EV Concept was also shown. According to the manufacturer, the Urban EV Concept is intended to provide an outlook on the first series-produced electric vehicle from Honda, which will be launched on the European market in 2019. The outwardly very reminiscent of the first Golf, small electric speedster presents itself ... Continue readingHonda Urban EV Concept and Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype

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