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Nissan introducing Rogue Hybrid model for 2017; one-motor, two-clutch system

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The newly announced 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the latest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers for the 2017 model year in both FWD and AWD applications. Non-hybrid 2017 Rogue models are equipped with a 2.5-liter 2017 Rogue Hybrid. 2017 Rogue. Powertrain.

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Solaris wins $106M contract for supply of 130 articulated electric buses to Warsaw

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The electric power in those batteries will be recharged by means of depot charging stations of the plug-in type and by means of pantographs. The vehicles for operator MZA feature an SiC voltage converter for the traction motor, which will additionally help to reduce energy consumption.

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Symbio targets European taxi market with fuel cell range extender in Nissan e-NV200; 500 km range

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Symbio unveiled the van at the FC Expo 2017 in Tokyo. It can be recharged from a low-cost power supply, and refueled with hydrogen in three minutes (3.8 The customized e-NV200 offers taxi drivers a similar total cost of ownership to a hybrid taxi, but with the range of an internal combustion engine. kg hydrogen at 700 bar).

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ABB brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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In addition, electric cars transporting attendees around Davos will be able to recharge their batteries at eight newly installed ABB fast-charging stations. They use overhead contacts that connect at selected stops along their routes to replenish their batteries in as little as 20 seconds, recharging as passengers board and exit.

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UT Austin team develops new family of high-capacity anode materials: Interdigitated Eutectic Alloys

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The results suggest that a smaller, lighter rechargeable battery could be made with the new anode in the future. Eutectic alloys are fusible: upon cooling they convert from liquids to intimately mixed solids. The IdEA anode in the study offers a fully realized capacity of 250 mAh g -1 for more than 150 cycles. Earlier post.).

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New Hyundai Tucson in Europe features 48 V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

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The New Tucson also offers a major design update and wider range of advanced technology and convenience features to continue the model’s success story across the region, having been the best-selling Hyundai in Europe in 2016 and 2017. During in-gear deceleration and braking, energy is recuperated to recharge the battery.

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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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