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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The system is controlled by an advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which calculates the most efficient use of the available energy, and adjusts accordingly, taking into account the amount of charge remaining in the car’s batteries. Charge from the 48V battery helps to start the engine in most conditions.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes.

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Toyota continues prepare the market for fuel cell vehicle in 2015

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Re-emphasizing the general technology points that have emerged over the past few months at different events while adding a bit more detail, Yoshikazu Tanaka, Product General Manager of the Product Planning Group, said at the Geneva show that Toyota’s current fuel cell (FC) system features an output power density of 3.0

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing. For example, the report notes the promise of cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and downsizing. However, the technologies would also increase vehicle purchase costs for consumers, sometimes by as much as several thousand dollars.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre The Nikola Badger may have just got scratched off the list , but there’s still no shortage of electrified utes under development. In fact, we reckon there are almost 20 load-haulers either confirmed or said to be on the way to production. Let’s check out the list.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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At the workshop, Kiyoshi Fujiwara, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of project planning and development, suggested unofficially that Mazda engineers think they ultimately may be able to approach 60% thermal efficiency with combustion engines for light duty vehicles. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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