SKODA AFRIQ - Making of
SKODA AFRIQ - Making of
To reduce weight and size, Toyota has studied all the main components of the full hybrid system. The goal: the greatest possible efficiency and reliability despite the power increases. A new Power Control Unit (PCU) reduces electrical losses by 14 percent (1.8-liter hybrid) and six percent (2.0-liter hybrid) while maintaining fuel efficiency. A new double-sided cooling system and smoother running, which among other things also reduces noise levels, have a positive impact here. The PCU is installed directly above a new transaxle transmission featuring a compact, powerful motor-generator with new internal parts for greater efficiency and dynamics. A new stator coil winding process has helped reduce the size of the motor. Thanks to the use of new materials, the transmission is also 15 percent lighter overall than before. Thin-bodied oil reduces internal friction and helps improve overall efficiency. Other detailing measures include smaller gears with newly profiled teeth that provide a larger contact area, and a smaller and lighter differential.
Since its launch in 2017, the second generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV has become the best-selling Volkswagen in America, mirroring its global success. For the 2022 model year, Volkswagen of America will launch a refreshed model with new styling and technology to elevate its compelling blend of utility and performance. On the outside, the Tiguan keeps its iconic look, but sharpens it with a completely revised front end. A distinctive bumper and broad grille are complemented by standard LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs), and can be accented further by an available illuminated light line flanking the VW logo. The top two trims feature updated, sporty R-Line® design elements, including bumpers and side sills. The distinctive side profile of the Tiguan remains with its strong character line carrying from the front fender through to the standard LED taillights. Newly centered Tiguan lettering on the rear matches Volkswagen family styling from the Arteon to the all-new Taos. The 2022 Tiguan will be available in eight exterior colors—including new Oryx White and Kings Red Metallic—and every trim level receives new wheels, ranging from 17-inch to 20-inch aluminum-alloy designs.
Mercedes-Benz eActros - Start of series production - Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks
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