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BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

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Drawing from a 2012 BMW patent application showing one embodiment of a proposed method to increase the efficiency of an electric motor. The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 AC induction motors contain no permanent magnets.

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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

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Cadillac unveils electric Escalade IQ; 200 kWh, 450 miles; pricing starting around $130K

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Escalade IQ features independent front and rear suspension, with power transferred to 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires via front and rear drive motors that work in conjunction as an eAWD system. That more efficient aero performance reduces wind resistance, contributing to the Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). Maximum motor output. Maximum motor torque. Battery type / capacity. liter gasoline engine, electric motor and reduction gear) coupled with a high capacity, new 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. Volkswagen's current ID models with 77 kWh battery option now come ready for bidirectional charging.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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kWh Li-ion battery pack; accessory power module (APM); Voltec transaxle drive unit—including transmission, motors, and power inverter—and associated thermal systems to provide cooling. The powertrain cooling system includes three loops: The low-temperature coolant loop to cool the power electronics.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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An electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine that runs on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells.