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Kinetic Traction Systems launches with trackside flywheel energy storage technology for rail

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Regenerative electric trains convert kinetic energy into electrical energy during braking. The KTSi proprietary flywheel design has already been used to provide clean traction power to subway trains in several of the world’s leading metropolitan transit authorities, including NYC Transit, London Underground and Lyon Metro, France.

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Series Production of Second-Generation smart Electric Drive to Begin in November

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post ) will begin in mid-November 2009 at the smart factory in Hambach, France. The vehicle’s power electronics supply the electrical system with electric current from the battery via a DC/DC converter. Click to enlarge. Series production of the second-generation electric drive. smart fortwo ( earlier.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. It enables electric cars to be charged with direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) using the standard Combo 2 connector. mi)—would take around 50 minutes.

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Peugeot Releases Specs, Pricing Package for the iOn EV

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The motor is supplied with a 330 V three-phase alternating current (AC) from the inverter which is supplied with a 330 V direct current (DC) from the main battery pack. The inverter, on-board charger, (DC) converter and electric motor are cooled by circulating water supplying a radiator positioned at the front of the vehicle.

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