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The Fiat Group that includes the Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia brands is working on a new petrol and diesel-electric hybrid system that is set to enter production by 2011. Alfredo Altavilla, CEO of Fiat Powertrain Technologies, told ANE, "We are still in the research phase and, if everything proceeds as expected, we could begin production within three years."
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Honda today introduced a new hybrid powertrain that will eventually replace its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system used on small vehicles such as the Civic sedan, Insight, Fit / Jazz hatchback and CR-Z coupe. The new system is named Sport Hybrid...
- Geneva Preshow: Jeep Adds New 3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel To Grand Cherokee Range
Given that over forty per cent of all cars sold in Europe are diesel-powered, any brand that wants to be successful in the market must have diesel options in its range. Following the presentation of its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel on the Chrysler 300's...
- Toyota Develops Diesel-electric Hybrid... Fork Lift
Diesel-electric hybrid powertrains may not be readily available for passenger cars yet, but they are making their appearance on specialty vehicles such as Toyota's new Geneo-Hybrid forklift that will be released in Japan this December. The firm's...
- Jaguar & Land Rover Readying Hybrid Versions
Former Ford Group owned Jaguar and Land Rover are developing a series of hybrid models that will go on sale in Europe within the next five years. British magazine Autocar is reporting that the two carmakers that are now part of the Indian Tata Motors...
- Geneva: Volkswagen’s 69 Mpg Golf Diesel Hybrid Concept Will Inspire Production Version!
Yes that’s right; Volkswagen officially stated that the Golf TDI Hybrid is likely to inspire a production vehicle in the near future. Apparently, the production model will be based on the next generation Golf which is expected to be introduced...
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Fiat Readying Petrol & Diesel-Electric Hybrid Cars and Vans
The Fiat Group that includes the Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia brands is working on a new petrol and diesel-electric hybrid system that is set to enter production by 2011. Alfredo Altavilla, CEO of Fiat Powertrain Technologies, told ANE, "We are still in the research phase and, if everything proceeds as expected, we could begin production within three years." Just like
Another hybrid powertrain that Fiat is working in is a four-cylinder, 2.3-liter diesel engine combined with an electric motor/generator and an automated manual transmission. This unit will be used on the Fiat Group’s light commercial vehicles.
Via: ANE (sub. Req.)
- Honda Announces New Lightweight And Compact 1.5-liter Petrol-electric Hybrid Powertrain
Honda today introduced a new hybrid powertrain that will eventually replace its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system used on small vehicles such as the Civic sedan, Insight, Fit / Jazz hatchback and CR-Z coupe. The new system is named Sport Hybrid...
- Geneva Preshow: Jeep Adds New 3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel To Grand Cherokee Range
Given that over forty per cent of all cars sold in Europe are diesel-powered, any brand that wants to be successful in the market must have diesel options in its range. Following the presentation of its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel on the Chrysler 300's...
- Toyota Develops Diesel-electric Hybrid... Fork Lift
Diesel-electric hybrid powertrains may not be readily available for passenger cars yet, but they are making their appearance on specialty vehicles such as Toyota's new Geneo-Hybrid forklift that will be released in Japan this December. The firm's...
- Jaguar & Land Rover Readying Hybrid Versions
Former Ford Group owned Jaguar and Land Rover are developing a series of hybrid models that will go on sale in Europe within the next five years. British magazine Autocar is reporting that the two carmakers that are now part of the Indian Tata Motors...
- Geneva: Volkswagen’s 69 Mpg Golf Diesel Hybrid Concept Will Inspire Production Version!
Yes that’s right; Volkswagen officially stated that the Golf TDI Hybrid is likely to inspire a production vehicle in the near future. Apparently, the production model will be based on the next generation Golf which is expected to be introduced...