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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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kWh/100 km, electric range 75 km, combined CO2 emissions 33-32 g/km). kWh, serves as an electric energy storage unit. It can be charged at an external AC or DC electric energy source. l/100 km, combined power consumption 15.0-14.8 kWh/100 km, electric range 74 km, combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km).

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Advanced Magnet Lab (AML) is developing a reliable, contact-free current transfer mechanism from a stationary to a rotating electrode to allow direct current (DC) electrical machines, motors, and generators to achieve unprecedented power and torque density. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. University of California, San Diego.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage. 2 Battery Pack: The battery pack is the energy storage system in an EV.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Vehicle electrification and in particular mild hybridization of a conventional powertrain at 48V is a rapid growth area for the automotive industry.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Technologies to Address Internal Heating in DC Bus Capacitors Capacitors suitable for harsh automotive environments must suffer extreme environmental conditions. Office of Nuclear Energy. Film capacitors present an option for use as high voltage bus capacitors.

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BMW iX3 Complete Specification Fully Electric

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kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; fuel consumption combined in the WLTP test cycle : 0.0 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km). Adaptive recuperation enhances driving comfort and efficiency by adjusting Brake Energy Regeneration and the coasting function to the driving situation at hand.