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Nissan launches of Note Aura NISMO in Japan; e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the Note Aura NISMO, sales of which are scheduled to start in Japan this autumn. The all-new Note Aura NISMO comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Aura to introduce 10 kW hybrid APU

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Aura Systems, Inc. is working with Corvus Energy, a lithium-ion battery company, and an internal combustion engine maker, to bring to market a hybrid auxiliary power unit (APU) using the AuraGen power solution. In 2006, Aura introduced a 5 kW hybrid APU for long-haul trucks. Earlier post.).

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Aura received approximately $420,000 order for all-electric transport refrigeration

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Aura Systems, Inc. The customer selected Aura’s all-electric transport refrigeration after numerous tests and evaluation including comparison on actual routes with traditional diesel based solutions. These batteries are recharged whenever the vehicle’s engine is on. Earlier post.)

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Aura System’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance Hybrid for USPS

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Azure Dynamics Corporation incorporated Aura Systems ’s AuraGen motor/generator into its Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle delivered to the United States Postal Service fleet (USPS). This approach increases efficiency since the power generation is matched to the load at all times and at all RPMs. Aura Systems. The AuraGen.

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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

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The oldest operating ferry in Finland will on Saturday become the nation’s first all-electric passenger vessel after being fitted with Visedo power. Mobimar oversaw the removal of the boat’s diesel-powered hydraulic motor and the old control system. This also allows future motor maintenance in shifts, with no interruption to operation.

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BMW adding two plug-in hybrid variants to 7 Series range; first use of pre-gearing stage

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In both cars, the power generated by the two drive units is channelled to the road via the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The synchronous motor with a specific power output of more than 5.0 liters/100 km [181 – 235 mpg US]; electric power consumption combined: 26.0 – 23.7 Maximum AC charging power is 7.4

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