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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Added to this is the High Performance Battery we developed, which boasts twice the power density of conventional drive batteries and, like many other components, is inspired by technology from Formula 1.

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Located in the vehicle’s underbody, the battery provides 101.7 kWh of usable energy.

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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For optimal and imperceptible transitions between electrical and thermal, the torque converter of the thermal versions gives way to a wet multiple-disc clutch. The 300V Li-ion battery is located under the second row seats on both HYBRID and HYBRID4 versions. The battery has a capacity of 11.8KWh (HYBRID) or 13.2 KWh (HYBRID4).

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. The first truck to be outfitted with a PbC battery string has been completed and is now on the road going through its final test procedures.

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BRUSA supplies complete drivetrain for E-FORCE 18-t electric truck

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1 x BRUSA BSC614-24V DC/DC converter to power the 24-V auxiliary system. The E-FORCE truck, built with an IVECO Stralis chassis, uses dual 120 kWh, 400V LiFePo 4 battery packs. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty' 2 x BRUSA DMC534 inverters. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. E-SAVE: The charged battery is held in reserve to allow driving in all?electric CHARGE: The battery is charged while driving.

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This clever kit turns bicycles into electric bikes using their disc brakes

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This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. lb) clip-on mount that houses the motor, battery, and electronics in a slick-looking unit that connects to the bike’s chainstay. Recharging takes 2.5 There’s a 4 kg (8.8

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