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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). Under the hood of the open-top 2+2-seater is an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter An electric motor around 1.6

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

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An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. The exhaust manifold benefits from improved insulation; the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start. liters (0.2

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

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The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). TDI that draws its power from 3,956 cm 3 of displacement, the intake side is on the outside and the hot exhaust side with the two turbochargers is in the inner “V”. liters (30.2 In the cylinder heads of the 4.0

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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The drive system features a new mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. At market introduction the coupé will be available with either a 3.0

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge. The conference.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. engine with start/stop.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. The 48-volt main electrical system includes an electric-powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. A sound actuator in the exhaust system gives the TDI a sonorous sound.

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