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Ford and Webasto unveil ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype

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With more than 1,000 ft-lbs of torque and more than 900 hp instantaneously available, this Mustang amps muscle car performance to a new level and helps gauge the level of interest the next wave of performance customers have in lightning-quick performance that only fully electric powertrains can deliver. inch touchscreen display.

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles.

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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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Meanwhile, outside the stack the electrons supply the electrical power. The entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. 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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Mercedes-AMG Project One PHEV with F1 technology debuts at IAA; 750 kW, 800V

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Two more 120 kW electric motors are at the front axle. The fully electrically driven front axle allows individual acceleration and braking of each front wheel, and therefore selective torque distribution (torque vectoring) for particularly high levels of vehicle dynamics. Each is connected to a front wheel via a reduction gear.

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