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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 billion), including production projects for electrical powertrains for passenger cars and light trucks. The Mobility Solutions business sector is again developing better than global automotive production in 2019. 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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Kia unveils upgraded Sportage with diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain

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Kia is the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its full model line-up. Kia Sportage 2018, European spec. European customer deliveries of the new model will start during Q3 2018. Upgrades to the Sportage range also include modifications to GT Line models.

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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 With its close proximity to the engine, it already lights off shortly after a cold start. TDI took a step forward and was therefore given the suffix “evo”.

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Johnson Controls’ 12V Lithium-ion battery for advanced start-stop vehicles debuts in China

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First, a 12-volt Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) or Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), which will start the engine and supply power to accessories such as lights, navigation systems and radios. The Johnson Controls Advanced Start-Stop system solution has two batteries. liters per 100 km in 2015—a 27% improvement. Earlier post.).

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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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