The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., not the $845,000 base price plug-in hybrid Porsche 918, or even the $100,000 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, the Golf GTE and the A3 e-tron , are both based on the same MQB (Modularen Querbaukasten, or modular transverse toolkit) plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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Honda Mean Mower officially the fastest lawnmower in the world
We knew Honda’s Mean Mower with its 109bhp 1000cc engine from a Honda VTR firestorm, along with bespoke suspension, all-new fabricated chassis and bigger wheels is very fast, going from 0-60mph in 4.0 seconds.
Continental takes over full ownership of Zytek Automotive
With effect from 3 February 2014, international automotive supplier Continental has taken over full ownership of its former joint venture, Zytek Automotive, based in the UK.
It previously had a 50% shareholding in Zytek Automotive. Both companies have agreed not to disclose the price for the acquisition.
Nissan appoints diesel expert Shirakawa as European r&d chief
Nissan named Takashi Shirakawa as its head of research and development in Europe, effective April 1. Shirakawa, 46, has over two decades of experience with Nissan’s research and development department with a research emphasis on emissions reductions for diesel engines.
DOE taking steps to revitalize Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program
US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz today highlighted improvements to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Legislative Summit.
