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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 unit is offered across much of the VW model range, including the Golf, Scirocco and Eos, and is used by Seat in the Ibiza Cupra. International Engine of the Year Awards 2009 Winners.

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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. Put another way, the GM team wanted to extend the range of the vehicle as efficiently as possible, while maintaining quality driving dynamics and experience.

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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 second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range. Improved performance.

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Capacitor Working Principle, Types and Application

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Capacitors are available in a very wide range and sizes, but functionally all are used for storage of electrical charge. capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is C1+C2+…….Cn, Capacitors are also used as phase splitter in single-phase alternating current motor. This is also known as Capacitor Formula. F_srf > F_operating.

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Capacitor Working Principle, Types and Application

Baua Electric

Capacitors are available in a very wide range and sizes, but functionally all are used for storage of electrical charge. capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is C1+C2+…….Cn, Capacitors are also used as phase splitter in single-phase alternating current motor. This is also known as Capacitor Formula. F_srf > F_operating.

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