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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Most EV-converted classics roll out of home workshops, but when manufacturers join the party it’s recognition of how a brand’s heritage can blend with very modern propulsion. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept. Jeep Magneto EV concept also shown at SEMA 2022. Electromodding is cool.

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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

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Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The Taycan Cross Turismo operates with a system voltage of 800 volts (voltage range 610 V to 835 V) instead of the 400 V that is usual for electric cars. The standard two-deck 93.4

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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This will be followed by the series-produced versions of the sports car Audi e-tron GT concept, to be produced by Audi Sport GmbH, and the compact SUV Audi Q4 e-tron concept, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Before the end of this year, Audi will also present the Audi e-tron Sportback, another derivative of the series.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 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. Hackenberg (right) explaining at the fuel cell technology workshop.

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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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Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at Audi, during a fuel cell technology workshop held at the LA show, and may be ready to talk about that technology by the end of next year. The entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. —Prof.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet as well as a 220 volt electric vehicle charger, and sends its power to the front axle. The occupant protection concept is rounded off by standard safety equipment. Click to enlarge.

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Two Audi TDI technology studies with electric biturbo, 48V electrical systems; both technologies to go into series production

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Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Drivetrain of the RS 5 TDI concept with biturbo. Click to enlarge.

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