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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. In both cases, the electric motors function as generators and convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. mi) or so of range. lb-ft) and 220 kW.

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Wireless Worries Overshadow Triumphs of RF Research

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Kenneth Foster: In the context of RF safety, exposure refers to the fields outside the body, while dose refers to energy absorbed within body tissues. Can you give me a sense of what tools you had available to you at the beginning of your career, for example, versus what’s available now?

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT is also supporting the development and availability of renewable bio-methane, which neutralizes CO 2 emissions generated through vehicle use. Only a pure electric vehicle running on 100% renewable energy would offer a better overall outcome. With three CNG tanks totalling 13.8 seconds to reach 100km/h from a standing start.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimating that the country will need 28 million charging ports by 2030 to accommodate the 33 million light-duty electrics projected to be on the road by then. This comparison is referred to as an “egallon.” The demand for charging outlets is high, with the U.S.

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New lineup of Intelligent Power Devices from Renesas contribute to reduced vehicle weight; high-current load switch applications

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In applications that use inductive loads (L loads) such as motors and solenoids, it is possible that counter-electromotive force from the energy that has accumulated in the L load when the device transitions from the on state to the off state could damage or destroy the device. Samples of the new IPDs are available now.

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Freescale introduces intelligent battery sensor combining MCU and CAN with flexible three-channel analog front end

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Reference designs with integrated hardware and software support for the MM9Z1J638 battery sensor enable quick and easy development of new applications, including energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supplies, hospital equipment and alarm systems. in 10,000-unit quantities.

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