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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L The DQ 400 E hybrid transmission is also being applied in the upcoming Audi A3 plug-in hybrid.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. These tools can assist you in maintaining your bearings and safely arriving at your destination in the event that you lose cell phone signal or run out of battery power.

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Rivian arrives in Australia! New deal will supply all-electric R1T utes to Australian mines

EV Central

MEVCO, which has bases in Australia, Canada and the US, currently supplies Aussie-based mines its dual-cab Toyota HiLux-based MEVCO EV, with either an 88kWh battery for the 4×4 version or a small 60kWh power pack with the 4×2. MEVCO Rivian R1T. MEVCO Rivian R1T. MEVCO Rivian R1T.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Note the position of the battery pack on the passenger side, which also helps with weight distribution in the car (with one driver). The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Components of the XL1 plug-in power unit. Click to enlarge.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

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In March 2020 we installed 9 solar panels an inverter and 2 battery packs. The solar panels attach to the roof and convert solar light into electrical energy. Simply put the more sun the more power. This is the maximum theoretical power that the panel will produce. Is controls all aspects of power generation and use.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Put another way, the fuel cell technology is being developed so as to work as components in the MQB (transverse) kit, the development of which is led by the Volkswagen brand, and the MLB (longitudinal) kit being driven by Audi. In a PEM fuel cell, hydrogen is supplied to the anode, where it is broken down into protons and electrons.

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