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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

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Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. In the R2 unveiling, Rivian did tell us all the dimensions of the R2, so the comparisons there aren’t as important. Both their looks, and their sizes?

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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As a few points of comparison, the Bosch INVCON 2.3 More broadly, similar forms of power electronics are everywhere: in laptops, phones, motors drives, electric vehicles, wind turbines, to give just a few examples. USABC Electrical and Electronics Technical Team Roadmap (June 2013). Power Electronics'

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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These results show an increasing realization that the electric vehicle is not quite the savior many had hoped for. Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. Although e-technology is still high on the agenda, respondents from the mature regions now place a greater faith in optimizing ICE technologies.

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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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The Ricardo HyBoost concept is based on a downsized, highly boosted turbocharged direct injection gasoline (TDGI) engine giving improved fuel economy at low cost, linked to a 48V electrical architecture including a belt starter generator (BSG), DC-DC converter and a lithium-ion battery for energy storage.

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Mercedes-Benz delivers first two of eight Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid buses to Dresden

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The articulated Citaro series hybrid uses a downsized diesel engine as the genset to provide power for a lithium-ion battery pack located on the roof. The Citaro hybrid uses four electric wheel hub motors on the center and rear axles of the vehicle, with total output of 320 kW. liters instead of twelve.

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ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

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The pneumatic hybrid engine, which follows the downsizing and supercharging paradigm, offers a fuel-saving potential that is almost equal to that of hybrid electric powertrains while inducing much lower additional mass and cost penalties, according to the ETH ZĂĽrich researchers. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing.

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Getrag introduces new dual clutch transmission for electric drives, prototype of range extender, mild-hybrid dual-clutch variant

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Among Getrag’s introductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show were a new dual clutch electric drive unit; a further development of its Boosted Range Extender; and a variant of the PowerShift transmission with an integrated electric motor for mild hybrid applications. This architecture extends the range by up to 10% in electric mode.

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