article thumbnail

Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

Green Car Congress

When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. The engine also shuts down periodically during steady-state cruising at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34 and 99 mph), restarting instantly when the driver wants to accelerate.

Audi 186
article thumbnail

Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

Green Car Congress

Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph). While in conventional electrical machines the cooling fluid flows through a jacket outside the stator, in the case of direct cooling, the oil flows directly along the copper windings. High-end battery and 900-volt technology. The continuous system power in race mode is 500 kW (680 PS).

Porsche 417
article thumbnail

GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

Green Car Congress

seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 With bar winding construction, GM can pack in more copper, with about half of the DC resistance of the stator. Ah—like the second-generation Chevy Volt.

Cadillac 150
article thumbnail

Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

Green Car Congress

The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. The 2021 BMW 5 Series lineup includes the: 248 hp 530i and 530i xDrive Sedans.

BMW 259
article thumbnail

Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

Green Car Congress

It also employs a flexible, high-voltage architecture that enables 800-volt DC fast charging, the quickest form of charging currently available, providing up to 100 miles of range in 10 minutes of charge time. That more efficient aero performance reduces wind resistance, contributing to the Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range.

Escalade 195
article thumbnail

Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

Green Car Congress

The magnets—and thus the rotor—follow the rotating alternating current field in the stator windings. The motor on the rear axle is particularly powerful due to its six-phase design: it has two windings with three phases each. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional package.

Mercedes 259
article thumbnail

Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

Green Car Congress

87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is the innovative direct cooling: For the first time, the 560 cells are cooled individually; they are thus permanently surrounded by a high-tech coolant based on an electrically non-conductive liquid.

Mercedes 448