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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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Volkswagen 2.0 TDI diesel for Euro 6d; SCR twin-dosing

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Despite the severe business and political ramifications of the event, Volkswagen persevered with its diesel engine development, and in 2018, the 2.0L Here, two SCR catalytic converters work together to split nitrogen oxides into water and nitrogen using AdBlue urea solution. As previously, the 2.0 This has a volume of 3.4

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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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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The findings from the "eActros innovation fleet" which started in 2018 and the close exchanges with customers have been incorporated into the development of the series-production model. The low-voltage on-board electrical network with two regular 12-volt batteries is charged from the high-voltage batteries using a DC/DC converter.

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Japan team discovers novel photocatalyst composed of abundant elements; overturns conventional views

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Scientists in Japan have shown that an oxyfluoride is capable of visible light-driven photocatalysis—i.e., converting solar energy to fuel energy using visible-light-absorbing semiconductor materials. F 1.2 , which is capable of absorbing visible light. F 1.2 , which is capable of absorbing visible light.

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

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Production of the new compact SUV starts in June 2018, to be launched in the European market in summer. kW/h 48-volt lithium-ion battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG), a LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC) and an inverter. It is the first model in the company’s line-up to offer the new technology. litr†e diesel engine.

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

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CROZZ is more compact and has a lower roofline than the all-new 2018 Tiguan, yet the CUV provides just as much space. The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). Like the I.D. BUZZ, the I.D.

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