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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. This battery system powers two rear mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and 950N·m of torque.

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Prius Prime PHEV pricing to start at $27,100; on sale later this year

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kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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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. This is due in part to the new tube guide in the dual-branch exhaust system that largely eliminates hum frequencies. lb), the 3.0

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Ricardo officially opens new Vehicle Emissions Research Center

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The new VERC facility is capable of carrying out climate controlled tests with a temperature range of -30 to +55 degrees Celsius and with humidity regulation. The facility has been designed to meet all the demanding requirements for the measurement of regulated emissions and the development of advanced aftertreatment.

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New Audi A8 comes with 48V mHEV standard; plug-in e-tron model with wireless charging

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All five engines options—3.0 TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mi) of electric driving. Audi’s MHEV technology is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system; it supplies the 12-volt system that now becomes an electrical subsystem.

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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All new Volkswagen vehicles are configured to accept alternative drive systems as well as conventional ones, making installation of the compact XL1 plug-in hybrid system in the twin up! TDI (35 kW); electric motor (35 kW); a 7-speed DSG (DQ200E) and the power electronics. The electric motor is supplied with energy from the 8.6

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Audi unveils Q8 sport concept with 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV); drive system coming to “many” Audi models

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TFSI six-cylinder engine featuring a 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV) and an electric compressor, the SUV delivers a total 350 kW (476 hp) output and 700 N·m (516.3 The 48-volt electrical system assures the supply of electrical power. The electric compressor is already successfully applied in the series-production Audi SQ7.

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