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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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The new vessels will be able to fully operate on battery power and will have the capability to revert to hybrid mode, if required. The battery power can also extend zero-emissions capability along the supply chain by using renewables and hydroelectric power.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The modular pre-engineered ProGen engines allow OEMs to rapidly convert commercial fleet vehicles to zero emission powertrains, reduce time to market, and benefit from the ProGen volume leverage in the overall market. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit.

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Eaton forms strategic alliance with KPIT to develop next-generation e-mobility technologies

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Eaton’s collaboration with KPIT initially will focus on developing and deploying technologies, software solutions and platforms for several components, including inverters, on-board chargers, DC-DC converters and power distribution modules. Eaton posted 2018 sales of $21.6 Europe, India and Asia-Pacific.

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2018 Honda Accord Hybrid features third-generation MMD two-motor system; no heavy rare-earth metals in motors

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The 2018 Accord is the 10 th generation of Honda’s perennially best-selling midsize sedan. 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid. The 2018 Accord Hybrid’s third-generation i-MMD system utilizes a 2.0-liter A key contributor to the Accord Hybrid’s excellent emission performance is a single dual-bed catalytic converter. liter engine.

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Audi unveils 2nd battery-electric Audi concept in Shanghai; production in 2019; 3-motor “e-quattro” drive

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The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. The Combined Charging System with two connectors enables charging with alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). miles) in the NEDC.

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Honda to add new dedicated hybrid model with i-MMD in US in 2018; hybrid system to expand to light trucks

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Honda will produce a new dedicated hybrid model in the US for nationwide in 2018, as part of the Honda Electrification Initiative, which will expand the company’s portfolio of electrified vehicles. The generator motor’s power was raised to 142 horsepower (106 kW) from 140.8 kWh Li-Ion battery pack. with torque remaining at 62.7

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