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Porsche presents Mission R concept electric competition car

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Top speed is more than 300 km/h (186 mph). In 2018, a team of Porsche engineers and technicians in Zuffenhausen and Weissach began to develop extremely powerful and highly efficient electric motors. High-end battery and 900-volt technology. The continuous system power in race mode is 500 kW (680 PS).

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Audi Q8 makes debut in China; 48V mHEV system standard

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The 48-volt primary electrical system supports the TFSI engine and functions as the main vehicle electrical system. The 48-volt primary electrical system incorporates two main technology modules: a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter. All drive systems are enhanced by the standard new mild hybrid technology (MHEV).

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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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ard issued its preliminary report in the investigation of the fatal crash of a Tesla on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California on 23 March 2018. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph. The vehicle’s traffic-aware cruise control was set to 75 mph at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Bo?ard

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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” Two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSM) with a system output of more than 600 hp (440 kW) accelerate the Mission E Cross Turismo to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 Earlier post.)

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New Audi A7 Sportback features mild-hybrid system as standard; V6s with 48V system

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With the two V6 engines, this uses a 48-volt primary electrical system. mph), the four-door coupe can coast in freewheeling mode with the engine deactivated and then restarted comfortably via the BAS. mph), the four-door coupe can coast in freewheeling mode with the engine deactivated and then restarted comfortably via the BAS.

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Second-generation Audi A7 Sportback features standard 48V MHEV system with gasoline or diesel engines

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With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. Additional four and six-cylinder engines will follow after the market introduction in early March 2018. TDI to an eight-speed tiptronic. lb), the 3.0

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Volkswagen showcasing its micromobility offerings in Geneva with Streetmate and Cityskater electric scooters

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The two were originally floated as studies in 2018. horsepower, has a top speed of 28 mph and can travel up to 21 miles on a fully charged battery, which gives it an optimal range for urban driving, even in larger cities. The new Volkswagen concepts Streetmate (left) and Cityskater (right). The Streetmate puts out 2.7 horsepower.