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Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn

Volkswagen Paves the Way for Electric and Hybrid Drivetrain Research

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The Volkswagen Group is the world’s leading automotive company in the field of innovative drive technologies. This has been confirmed by a study comparing the development activities and innovation excellence of 20 international automotive groups recently published by the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM). The Volkswagen Group expanded its innovation lead compared with the previous […]

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Nissan Leaf EV

Autumn Statement: How it Affects Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Owners

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After the weekend, allowing hype and opinions to have been expressed nationwide, we feel it’s worth taking a look at the pros and cons of the Autumn Statement made by George Osborne last Thursday the 5th December. Electric vehicles The Government is charging up its plans to increase public sector fleet penetration of electric vehicles

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Audi Motorsport WEC 2013 Bahrain

Final WEC 2013 Race Roundup – Audi, World Champions, Come Second in Bahrain

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Audi finished the year in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Bahrain in second place. The World Championship winning team* had to admit defeat only for the second time in eight races and can look back on a highly successful sporting season. Until shortly before the race’s midpoint, Audi Sport Team Joest was in

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Toyota Racing sign off with Bahrain victory

Toyota Win Last WEC of the Season in Bahrain and Look to the Future

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Toyota Racing secured their second win of the 2013 season with victory in the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Anthony Davidson, Sébastien Buemi and Stéphane Sarrazin put in a commanding performance in the number 8 TS030 Hybrid at the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday, taking the chequered flag more than a minute

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Lotus Evora 414E REEVolution

Lotus Showcases Hybrid Technology in Exciting Evora 414E REEVolution

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The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid has been developed as technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering, producing 414 PS (305 kW) of power and promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. The concept showcases new developments in plug-in range extended electric propulsion and new electronic technologies to enhance driver involvement. Not only have Lotus been

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi Motors’ Plug-in Hybrid EV System Wins Technology Award

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that its Plug-in Hybrid EV System, an electric vehicle (EV) technology in the new mid-size SUV Outlander PHEV has been awarded the “RJC Technology of the Year 2014” by Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC). With the theme of driving pleasure towards a sustainable future for everyone, MMC

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