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Shell/AirFlow Starship hyper-fuel efficient Class 8 truck to make cross-country run

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Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. power in the battery pack for the main 48 volt battery bank. Starship uses full synthetic Shell Heavy Duty Engine Oil; Shell Rotella DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Shell ROTELLA Extended Life Coolant; and.

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News: Dodge Reveals Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept

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Dodge did not provide details on the powertrain but did say it was based on the 800-volt system, which they have named Banshee. Carbon-fiber intakes on the front and rear lower fascias assist with aerodynamic performance, as does the sculpted hood. The Charger EV offers a glimpse at the brand’s electric future.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh lithium-ion battery—integrated in the front section of the XL1—supplies the electric motor with 220 volts of electrical energy.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. The entire load-bearing structure is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) for extreme torsional rigidity.

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Mercedes-AMG Project One PHEV with F1 technology debuts at IAA; 750 kW, 800V

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The exhaust gas and compressor turbines are separated from one another and located at an optimum position to the exhaust side and to the intake side of the V6 engine, and connected to one another by a shaft. As a further innovation, the high-voltage EQ Power+ drive system operates with 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts.

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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 entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. Because the exhaust system only has to handle water vapor, it is made of weight-saving plastic. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid. lb-ft) of system torque.

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