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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation. In response, we are developing a new wireless/inductive charging system that produces resonance between an on-floor coil and an onboard coil to transmit power to the battery, providing charging without the fuss of a cable.

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Audi to compete in Dakar Rally in 2022 with series-hybrid electric prototype; factory team leaving Formula E

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The energy required for this comes from a high-voltage battery, which can be charged as required while driving via an energy converter in the form of a highly efficient TFSI engine. In 2012, Audi achieved the first victory of a hybrid racing car in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Audi unveils redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for 2016 season

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The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014. The result is a race car that manages energy even more effectively than before. liters increased to four liters in 2014. The current V6 TDI consumes 32.4% liters (13.18 gallons).

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. The new racer will compete in the 8 MJ category (8 MJ of recovered energy per race lap)—the highest of the current four energy categories in the LMP1 class. Different requirements apply to the other WEC racing venues—i.e.

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