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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. The vehicle is prepared for connection to the fast charging network, which is being created on arterial roads as part of the IONITY joint venture. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Honda introduces new lease options for existing and prospective Fit EV lessees

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In January and February 2015, Honda sold no Fit EVs, compared to the 63 units it sold during the same period in 2014. When connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than three hours. The company placed a total of 407 Fit EVs for the full year 2014.

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Schaeffler preparing 48V mild hybrid Audi TT for road testing

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An additional belt-driven starter generator is connected to the engine which also operates at 48 V. It is connected via a voltage transformer to the 12 V on-board electric system which powers all the different electrical components in the vehicle, from headlights to seat adjusters.

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Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. liter gasoline Soul.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible. Dr. Bruce R.

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Honda includes stop-start system in new 2016 Honda Pilot for improved fuel economy, new 9-speed

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Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The new Pilot offers five USB ports, four that provide better recharging with 2.5-amp The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter, amp output, to charge iPads or smartphones while in use.

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Rice U team develops new class of quasi-solid-state electrolytes; stable performance at high temperatures

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As reported in a paper in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , a rechargeable lithium battery with LTO electrodes and the clay-based electrolyte delivered reliable capacity for over 120 charge/discharge cycles. With an ionic conductivity of ~3.35mS cm -1 , the composite electrolyte delivers stable electrochemical performance at 120 ˚C.