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Volkswagen 1.4-Liter TSI TwinCharger Named International Engine of the Year, Green Engine of Year

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Volkswagen won the overall 2009 International Engine of the Year Award—the first time the company took the top award—with its 1.4-liter The Awards, which are judged by 65 motoring journalists from 32 countries across four continents, also rewarded a variety of other manufacturers for engine excellence in a number of different categories.

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Citroen C1 ev’ie road test

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However, things are looking up for drivers who don’t want to lose any pleasure in driving, with the launch of the Citroen C1 ev’ie, an emissions-free version of the French carmaker’s class-leading city car. Citroen C1 lease prices Citroen C1 new and nearly new prices. Citroen C1 lease prices Citroen C1 new and nearly new prices.

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Chevy Volt Delivers Novel Two-Motor, Four-Mode Extended Range Electric Drive System; Seamless Driver Experience Plus Efficiency

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The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. Mechanical losses such as friction and windage dictate that the efficiency of an electric motor declines somewhat as motor speed increases. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Motorrad Develops C1-E Electric Study as Contribution to eSUM

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BMW Motorrad concept C1-E. BMW Motorrad has developed an electric study vehicle, the C1-E, as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM. This study unit is based on the concept of the BMW C1, and is characterized by a very high level of active and passive safety. Click to enlarge.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The drive unit contains two newly developed electric motor-generators for propelling the vehicle and other duties; power electronics to supply and control them; a system of gears, clutches, and hydraulic controls to combine and deliver the mechanical power from the motor-generators and the engine; and an electric oil pump.

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Capacitor Working Principle, Types and Application

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capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is C1+C2+…….Cn, Capacitors are also used as phase splitter in single-phase alternating current motor. each capacitor has internal resistance which creates additional power loss and voltage drop to avoid that ESR should be as low as possible. This is also known as Capacitor Formula.

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Capacitor Working Principle, Types and Application

Baua Electric

capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is C1+C2+…….Cn, Capacitors are also used as phase splitter in single-phase alternating current motor. each capacitor has internal resistance which creates additional power loss and voltage drop to avoid that ESR should be as low as possible. This is also known as Capacitor Formula.

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