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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance. A propane-based 800-volt heat pump also requires significantly less energy.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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volt mild-hybrid technology to further reduce fuel costs for owners and operators. The engine delivers up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency, based on the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while adhering to the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards. In addition to the new 185 PS variant, the 2.0-liter

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts. Rapid charging with Level 2 at 50 kW and 400 volts will take the battery 10% to 80% in about 70 minutes. Charging The Ioniq 5 N has a 10.9

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Continental showcases “Super Clean Electrified” connected, optimized 48V mild hybrid diesel; post-Eu6d

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At the 38 th International Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Continental is showcasing a 48-volt hybrid diesel vehicle which meets very stringent RDE (real driving emissions) limits on CO 2 and NO x. The first 48-volt diesel hybrid has already gone into production in Europe, and a second production launch is already in the pipeline for 2017.

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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. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5 The rear has an LED light strip running fender-to-fender and a demure, stylized Air Touring badge on the truck lid. Overhead, an optional Glass Canopy ($4,500) that is seamlessly connected to the windshield creates a sunroom effect from the hood to the rear window.

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Tesla acquiring ultracap maker Maxwell Technologies for ~$218M; new 3.0V platform

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DLA Piper, LLP (US) represented Maxwell as outside legal counsel, and Barclays Capital Inc. served as independent advisor to Maxwell in connection with the transaction. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Tesla as outside legal counsel. volt (3.0V) product platform. product platform.

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