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ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

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This then functions like a generator; it converts the generated kinetic energy into electricity and feeds it into the vehicle power supply, thus contributing to a reduction in CO 2 emissions. In addition, there are ZF systems for buses, trucks, agricultural machines and motorcycles. Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'

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Mercedes-Benz sets Pikes Peak diesel record with near-production C 300 d

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The emission control system incorporates a close-coupled electrically heated oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter which is located in the area of the bulkhead. Races for automobiles and motorcycles have been held here since 1916; this year’s event was the 93 rd in the course’s history.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

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The overall shape of an automobile remains relevant. But that same phenomenon may also apply when automobiles crash into each other. It may also be worth noting that convertible sports cars tended to perform worse than their hardtop brethren. This sizing/shape disparity is a speculative theory.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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As a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to sneak stories about two-wheeled transportation onto this website. Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson.

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BMW Motorrad USA adds CE 04 electric scooter to lineup

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For example, recuperation starts when the throttle is closed, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and—as in a combustion engine—the generator function of the electric motor creates a drag torque which depends on the degree of recuperation. The vehicle recuperates energy automatically whenever possible.

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Remy and MotoCzysz Partner to Produce New Integrated Electric Drive System

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MotoCzysz, an internationally recognized design and engineering firm and a leading innovator in the American motorcycle industry, now focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. I believe electric drives are the purest and best solution to propel the majority of automobiles around the world. John Weber, Remy CEO.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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MTech, and BTech Students in different branches such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, etc. #1 And my project topic is matrix converter bidirectional contactless charger for EV. Automobile last year student I need a project on design improvement of electric car chassis, can you help me?

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