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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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The 48 volt system establishes a third on-board power network. It fills the gap between the 12 volt network already established for decades and the high-voltage network required by electric vehicles. It is however not being replaced, but rather supplemented by the 48 volt network.

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Lightning Eyes 10-Minute Charging for its Motorbikes

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That time isn’t much longer than a gasoline fill-up, especially for motorcyclists who don’t mind some stretching and recovery after hours in the saddle. That’s closer to a 50 percent recharge than the company’s 60 percent (from 20-to-80 percent) claim. But 300 amps at 800 volts, and now you’re at 240 kilowatts.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. Going into the center touchscreen are N e-shift and N Active Sound+ settings that make the Ioniq 5 N sound oh-so like a gasoline engine-powered car. kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. The electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet as well as a 220 volt electric vehicle charger, and sends its power to the front axle. Earlier post.).

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Plug-in and fully electric cars operate between 200 and 800 volts. The high voltage systems pose little to no risk of electric shock, either while driving or recharging. The simple presence of gasoline in an ICE makes them principally more dangerous. Essentially, the risk is no greater in an EV than in an ICE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Updated Volkswagen Passat to offer upgraded PHEV version; partially automated driving at cruising speed

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The GTE models with their combination of electric drive motor and efficient turbocharged gasoline engine (160 kW / 218 PS system power) provide the benefits of a long-distance vehicle. When connected to a conventional electrical grid with 230 volts / 2.3 Passat GTE Variant. GTE (sporty driving with full system power).

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The high-voltage battery in the BMW i3 consists of eight modules (each with 12 individual cells), which together produce a rated voltage of 360 volts and generate approximately 22 kWh of energy. Performing this role is a 650cc two-cylinder gasoline engine mounted immediately adjacent to the electric motor above the rear axle.

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