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New SAE book on 48V technologies for mild hybridization

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SAE International announced a new book, 48-Volt Developments , available now on the SAE International website. The displacement of high-wattage loads to more efficient 48 V networks is expected to be the next step in the development of a new generation of mild hybrid vehicles.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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It is available in both 16 and 32 amp versions (240-volts) and with the option for 15 ft. This ensures that they are safe, durable and meet our high standards. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. A modular design makes it easy to expand the number of chargers as needed over time.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

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The Qorivva MPC5777M will help address these needs by powering traditional diesel and gasoline direct injection systems as well as hybrid electric and plug-in electric vehicles. The MPC5777M is the newest Freescale SafeAssure functional safety solution and has been defined and developed from the ground up to address the ISO 26262 standard.

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Fast charger comes to Voltageville: Envisioning the Future

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The notion of the plug-in hybrid revived the hope of plugging in. GM announced the Volt. But there wasn't much discussion about faster charging options, as it entails additional obstacles of cost and lack of standards and a presumption that cars wouldn't be fast-charge enabled.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. Now the relationship with EVs may be going further still. Perhaps Toyota, as hybrid leader, doesn’t want to get too far out front.

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