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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Earlier post.).

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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As in other range-extended EVs, the battery could be replenished either by the internal-combustion engine/generator or via conventional AC or DC charging, per the report. BMW used a range extender with its i3 REx, and at the end of the life cycle essentially said that the batteries had improved enough to push the idea to extinction.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Click to enlarge. Winners and losers.

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

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Top spot went to Volkswagen Group, followed by Daimler, BMW, GM and Toyota. Daimler followed in second place, then BMW Group, GM and Toyota. CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. Geely International Corp.; Source: CAM. Click to enlarge.

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Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

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Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix. Yep, you read that right.

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Federal Mogul develops advanced aluminum piston for high-performance light-duty diesel engines

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BMW is the first to use the piston in its triple-turbo 3.0-liter internal friction. downsized diesel engines with improved fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. Federal-Mogul's 2D ultrasonic inspection technique enables high performance pistons for diesel downsizing. Click to enlarge. Federal-Mogul Corporation has.

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Alset dual-fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system to debut in Aston Martin Rapide S at the Nürburgring

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liter engine will showcase that engine downsizing or electrification is not the only way to achieve low emissions, the company said. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 In addition, the use of the existing 6.0 Alset Global and its partner organizations hold a number of key patents relating to the entire system.