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Since 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders amounting to ~€13 billion

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Since the beginning of 2018, Bosch has won electromobility orders worth roughly €13 billion (US$14.4 In addition, the company is working to make mobility automated, connected, and personalized. billion), including production projects for electrical powertrains for passenger cars and light trucks. Earlier post.).

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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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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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Kia Motors’ upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage ( earlier post ), the brand’s global best-selling vehicle, offers a 2.0-liter liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). The 2018 Sportage continues to offer a high-powered 2.0-liter

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Rolls-Royce and Tecnam partner with Widerøe to deliver electric passenger aircraft ready for service in 2026

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The project expands on the successful research program between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and Tecnam on powering the all-electric P-Volt aircraft. The P-Volt, like the P2012 Traveller today, will perfectly fit the scope of this program.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems starts mass production of 800V, high output EV inverter

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For this inverter, the mounting technology of the power semiconductor was newly developed to realize an 800-volt system. g/km in 2018 to below 95 g/km by 2021. As most EVs are based on a 400V system, in order to increase the vehicle’s driving range, additional batteries with parallel connection are required.

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Ford to show production version of new Transit PHEV and 48V mHEV version

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Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. The mHEV system captures energy on deceleration in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and uses the stored energy to help drive the engine and electrical ancillaries.

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Chevrolet first previewed the eCrate conversion concept with the Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro in 2018 ( earlier post ), followed by the Chevrolet E-10 in 2019.

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