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BMW R 1300 GS, R 1400 GS, M 1300 GS Models Expected For 2023
All three models are expected to share the same liquid-cooled boxer engine, the first liquid-cooled powerplant for a BMW R model.
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As Automakers Go Electric, Toyota Chases Hydrogen Dream
Toyota is developing an experimental hydrogen car - a vehicle he says could preserve millions of auto jobs. It's a Toyota Corolla Sport powered by a converted GR Yaris engine running on hydrogen. Making such a powerplant commercially viable could keep internal combustion engines running in a carbon-free world.
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Electric Royal Enfield Photon Unveiled
The electric Royal Enfield Classic is a one-off build by British company Electric Classic Cars which coverts vintage cars to electric.
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IIT Madras Researchers Working On Power From Estuaries
"The first osmotic power plant was built in 2009 in Tofte, Norway, and produced 4 kilowatt of power, which, while sufficient to perhaps run a clothes dryer, is inefficient for any large scale use," an official statement from IIT Madras said.
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2019 Land Rover Discovery Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 75.18 Lakh
This advanced engine is the first Jaguar Land Rover powerplant to feature series sequential turbo technology to deliver its additional thrust.
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Switching To Clean Energy May Save 11 Million Life Years In India: Study
India could save an estimated 11 million life years annually by replacing coal-fired powerplants with clean, renewable energy, according to a Harvard study.
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Upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift To Get 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class range will soon be updated with the 2018 version of the car which has undergone a fair few changes. Apart from a slightly different look that includes new bumpers, new LED headlamps, new tail lamps and new wheels, the car will also get a major upgrade to the interior department. A noteworthy change though will be under the...
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Nissan Stops Development Of Future Diesel Powerplants Globally
Nissan is the latest in a long line of auto makers that have announced plans to end development of diesel engines. According to reports, the Japanese automaker will work towards phasing out diesel engines and it has already stopped selling diesel powered passenger cars in markets in Japan. Diesel engines around the world are nearing a point of exti...
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Pininfarina PF-Zero Concept To Be Showcased At 2018 Pebble Beach Concourse
Mahindra-owned Automobili Pininfarina's PF-Zero will be showcased for the first time ever in a concept form at the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance.
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Triumph To Supply Moto2 Engines From 2019
Triumph replaces Honda as engine supplier to the FIM Moto2 World Championship from 2019. The new engine is a dedicated race tuned version of the 765 cc powerplant from the all-new 2017 Triumph Street Triple
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Husqvarna Svartpilen Spotted Testing
The Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen concept seems to be nearing production as an almost production-ready model of the bike was recently spotted undergoing test runs. The Svartpilen borrows its underpinnings from sister firm KTM, more specifically from the made in India KTM 390 Duke's powerplant and suspension.
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Bajaj Kratos 400 to Be Launched This Year
Bajaj will launch its upcoming premium motorcycle, the Kratos 400 within this calendar year, a Bajaj official has confirmed. The new Bajaj Kratos 400, shown in its concept form as the Pulsar CS 400 at the 2014 Auto Expo, will be sharing the powerplant from the KTM 390 Duke.
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General Motors unveils new generation of Ecotec engines
General Motors has unveiled their new generation of Ecotec small displacement engines. A total of 11 engines will be part of this new Ecotec family which include 3- and 4-cylinder powerplants with displacement in the range of 1.0-1.5 litres.
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BMW R 1300 GS, R 1400 GS, M 1300 GS Models Expected For 2023
All three models are expected to share the same liquid-cooled boxer engine, the first liquid-cooled powerplant for a BMW R model.
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As Automakers Go Electric, Toyota Chases Hydrogen Dream
Toyota is developing an experimental hydrogen car - a vehicle he says could preserve millions of auto jobs. It's a Toyota Corolla Sport powered by a converted GR Yaris engine running on hydrogen. Making such a powerplant commercially viable could keep internal combustion engines running in a carbon-free world.
-
Electric Royal Enfield Photon Unveiled
The electric Royal Enfield Classic is a one-off build by British company Electric Classic Cars which coverts vintage cars to electric.
-
IIT Madras Researchers Working On Power From Estuaries
"The first osmotic power plant was built in 2009 in Tofte, Norway, and produced 4 kilowatt of power, which, while sufficient to perhaps run a clothes dryer, is inefficient for any large scale use," an official statement from IIT Madras said.
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2019 Land Rover Discovery Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 75.18 Lakh
This advanced engine is the first Jaguar Land Rover powerplant to feature series sequential turbo technology to deliver its additional thrust.
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Switching To Clean Energy May Save 11 Million Life Years In India: Study
India could save an estimated 11 million life years annually by replacing coal-fired powerplants with clean, renewable energy, according to a Harvard study.
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Upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class Facelift To Get 1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class range will soon be updated with the 2018 version of the car which has undergone a fair few changes. Apart from a slightly different look that includes new bumpers, new LED headlamps, new tail lamps and new wheels, the car will also get a major upgrade to the interior department. A noteworthy change though will be under the...
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Nissan Stops Development Of Future Diesel Powerplants Globally
Nissan is the latest in a long line of auto makers that have announced plans to end development of diesel engines. According to reports, the Japanese automaker will work towards phasing out diesel engines and it has already stopped selling diesel powered passenger cars in markets in Japan. Diesel engines around the world are nearing a point of exti...
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Pininfarina PF-Zero Concept To Be Showcased At 2018 Pebble Beach Concourse
Mahindra-owned Automobili Pininfarina's PF-Zero will be showcased for the first time ever in a concept form at the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance.
-
Triumph To Supply Moto2 Engines From 2019
Triumph replaces Honda as engine supplier to the FIM Moto2 World Championship from 2019. The new engine is a dedicated race tuned version of the 765 cc powerplant from the all-new 2017 Triumph Street Triple
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Husqvarna Svartpilen Spotted Testing
The Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen concept seems to be nearing production as an almost production-ready model of the bike was recently spotted undergoing test runs. The Svartpilen borrows its underpinnings from sister firm KTM, more specifically from the made in India KTM 390 Duke's powerplant and suspension.
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Bajaj Kratos 400 to Be Launched This Year
Bajaj will launch its upcoming premium motorcycle, the Kratos 400 within this calendar year, a Bajaj official has confirmed. The new Bajaj Kratos 400, shown in its concept form as the Pulsar CS 400 at the 2014 Auto Expo, will be sharing the powerplant from the KTM 390 Duke.
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General Motors unveils new generation of Ecotec engines
General Motors has unveiled their new generation of Ecotec small displacement engines. A total of 11 engines will be part of this new Ecotec family which include 3- and 4-cylinder powerplants with displacement in the range of 1.0-1.5 litres.
