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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell. An electric converter located below the fuel cell adjusts its voltage to that of the electric motor, which powers the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. The fuel cell system delivers an electrical output of 125 kW/170 hp.

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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To enable the four-cylinder engine to run on these fuels, Audi engineers modified its cylinder head, turbocharging, fuel injection system and catalytic converter. Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Equipped with a new 1.5 lb) of gas.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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energy storing) materials. The additional content which includes the motor, inverter, converter, and on?board Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. diluted gasoline combustion technologies and controls, especially relevant to the growing trend of boosting and down?

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Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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The V4 gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging is integrated in the chassis as a mid-engine. liter V-4 gasoline engine that is compact and lightweight. The second hybrid system is a motor on the front axle utilizing brake recuperation to convert kinetic energy into electric energy. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. Liters gasoline. System power now totals nearly 1,000 hp (746 kW).

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The hydrogen is stored in the tanks at a pressure of 700 bar (10,150 psi).

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