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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. An Audi wall box is used for stationary charging. ft) of system torque.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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The exclusive vehicle architecture also offers the additional benefits of all-electric driving and external charging at a wall box, public charging station or household socket. 87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. C), no matter how often it is charged or discharged. 13,500 rpm.

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News: Corvette Adds Electric Power to Boost Performance

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liter V8’s exhaust. To get to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds will cost a minimum of $104,295, unless you want the convertible model at $111,295. Since the Tesla Model S Plaid claims 0-60 mph in 1.99 In some ways this is a less dramatic new move than Corvette’s shift to mid-engine configuration in the 2020 Stingray.

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Audi SQ7 features new V8 TDI, 48V system, electric compressor

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mph) (governed). Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load. The inlet and exhaust cam shafts each have two cam contours per valve. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 performance SUV is a 48V mild hybrid

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The GLE 53 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 This system, as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger, all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, but also to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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The new on-board charger doubles the charging rate from 3.6 Benz wallbox to enable easier charging while offering a series of additional functions via a new app. Thanks to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and excellent operating conditions. CHARGE: The battery is charged while driving.

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