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Remy to Supply HVH250 Electric Motors to Advanced Mechanical Products for EV Conversions

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Remy International, Inc. AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. An HVH250 motor. Click to enlarge. and Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. (

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China Aims for a Permanent Moon Base in the 2030s

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and Soviet (now Russian) programs, had registered an international first. These successes, together with renewed international scientific and commercial interest in the moon, have emboldened China to embark on a new lunar project that builds on the Chang'e program's newly acquired capabilities. Petersburg. James Provost.

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AMP Unveils Electric Version of GM Equinox; Secret Sauce is the Drivetrain

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Earlier in February, AMP and Remy International, Inc. signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. AMP, which currently up fits Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice vehicles, is targeting the Nissan Leaf, with its 100 mile range, as its closest rival. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Not an H or D in sight. The LiveWire at launch was a Harley.

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ANL Project on Actively Coupled Ultracapacitor-Battery System for PHEVs Attracting OEM Interest

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The ultracapacitor bank actively coupled via the power electronics allows the use of an energy optimized battery by reducing peak loads and minimizing internal battery heating. Results of an earlier simulation study of capacitor sizing for the system shows that a 75-100 Whr capacitor bank is appropriate for a Saturn VUE-sized PHEV.

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AMP to convert 3 Saturn VUEs to battery electric powertrains for DTE Energy

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will convert three of DTE Energy’s fleet Saturn VUE SUVs to battery electric powertrains. The all-electric DTE Energy fleet Saturn Vues will be powered by Amp’s exclusive modular electric powertrain system. In February, Remy International, Inc. AMP Holding Inc. Earlier post.) million Michigan homes and businesses.

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GMs Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio

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Saturn Sky Red Line. Saturn Outlook. Saturn Sky Red Line. Saturn Outlook. The engine mounted fuel pump is augmented by a conventional electrically operated supply pump in the fuel tank. MY 2010 (announced to date). Pontiac Solstice GXP. Chevrolet HHR SS. Cadillac STS. Cadillac CTS. Chevrolet Traverse. GMC Acadia.

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