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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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In addition to the 1,000-plus-horsepower Fisker Ronin grand-touring four-door convertible ( earlier post ) and the Fisker PEAR sustainable city EV ( earlier post ), Chairman and CEO Henrik presided over reveals of the Fisker Ocean SUV with a Force-E offroad package and the Fisker Alaska all-electric pickup truck.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany. Audi first introduced an A3 Sportback g-tron in 2014.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. Two SCR catalytic converters interact: the exhaust gas aftertreatment. The SCR catalytic converters are supplied with the AdBlue urea solution from a 24-liter tank.

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Deutsche Post and Ford to manufacture Transit-based electric delivery van

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Top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). I consider this partnership another important boost for electro-mobility in Germany. There are already 2,500 StreetScooters in use for Deutsche Post throughout Germany. kWh Li-ion battery pack and propelled by a 30 kW motor. This step emphasizes that Deutsche Post is an innovation leader.

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions 69–64 g/km) have just started in Germany and other European countries. It converts the direct current from the high-voltage battery (HV) into three-phase current to power the electric motor. mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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A DC/DC converter connects the 48-volt system and 12-volt electrical system. mph), the Audi SQ8 TDI can, depending on the situation, either recuperate, roll at idle or coast with the engine deactivated for up to 40 seconds. Its price in Germany starts at €102,900. lb-ft) of torque, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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With the Fuel Cell powertrain capable of producing up to 100 kW (136 ps) and 300 N·m, the H350 Fuel Cell Concept is able to reach speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph)—similar performance to LCVs powered by an equivalent internal combustion engine. The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is available to order from Hyundai’s dealer network.

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