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New Hyundai Tucson in Europe features 48 V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

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The New Hyundai Tucson for Europe, which enters production this month, will be equipped with a fuel-efficient 48 V mild hybrid powertrain. The New Tucson is designed and built in Europe. The New Tucson is designed and built in Europe. The New Tucson combines a 48 V mild hybrid system with the 2.0 litr†e diesel engine.

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Rheinmetall setting up JV with PolyCharge for DC-link capacitors; taking 13% stake

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to produce, develop and market DC-link capacitors. In the Rheinmetall PowerPack system for electrically powered vehicles, now in development, advanced DC-link capacitors from PolyCharge play an important role. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial dimensions of the transaction.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs ( earlier post ) for daily use and confirmation by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure. This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly-opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington DC region. DC-based hydrogen station.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC).

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BP to Install 45 Ecotality Blink DC Fast Charging Stations

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a partner in The EV Project, will install ECOtality’s Blink electric vehicle (EV) DC Fast Chargers (480 volt 3-Phase AC input)—unveiled at the Business of Plugging In 2010 conference—at 45 BP and ARCO locations. Blink DC Fast Chargers will be available to the public at BP and ARCO locations as early as March of 2011.

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Halla Visteon Climate Control supplying components for Hyundai fuel cell vehicle

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Introduced in Europe in 2013, the ix35, also known as the Tucson, is slated for a limited US distribution this spring. The air compressor features a high-speed brushless DC motor with a patented, oil-free and angular ball bearing design. Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp.

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Delphi Technologies invests in innovative capacitor start-up PolyCharge

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Inverters are key system elements in vehicle electrification, converting electricity from a DC source (i.e., Today’s inverters use a DC-link capacitor, which is based on wound polypropylene technology. The company’s headquarters, engineering, and product development center are located in Tucson, Arizona.

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