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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Power is stored in a 14.1 kW onboard charger, it is possible to recharge a fully depleted battery in 2.3 In both cases, the recharging process is quicker with the new Cayenne E-Hybrid than in prior models.

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Penn State team devises new control strategy to enhance EV battery performance when driving in cold temperatures

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We also demon-strate, through simulated US06 driving cycle tests and an energy balance analysis, that power restoration while driving could significantly increase EV driving range by fully recuperating braking energy and significantly increasing utilization of energy stored. —Zhang et al. Ah and weighed 210 g. —Zhang et al.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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With its fast charging capability, at a charging output of 100 kW it is possible to recharge the ID.3 The power electronics control the high-voltage energy flow between motor and battery and in this process, the system converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC) for the drive motor.

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Jülich, ORNL researchers advance high energy density iron-air batteries

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A deeper understanding of the charging and discharging reactions is viewed as the key for the further development of this type of rechargeable battery to market maturity. The oxygen required for the reaction can be drawn from the surrounding air so that it does not need to be stored in the battery. But this is obviously not the case.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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At the Auto Shanghai 2017 show, Volkswagen is revealing the I.D. BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The hatchback secret–super storage Kia has a clever design that switches between the dual-zone climate controls and infotainment controls.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery.