Swissauto is an engine company from Burgdorf (BE),

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, best known for the V4 engine used in the,

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500cc Grand Prix motorcycles and

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Sidecars. It also has developed one of the most efficient (35%)

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s to extend the range of plug in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Manufacturing companies of Switzerland companies based in the canton of Bern {{Switzerland-company-stub

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