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CPT developing 48-volt electric supercharger for micro-mild hybrids

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48-volt systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. For the second-generation, GM wanted to enhance the electric performance of the Volt. liter range extender engine.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us Fisker Automotive , which unveiled the concept version of the Karma in January, recently raised $87 million to help put it into production. The Karma, a luxury four-passenger sedan, can be recharged by plugging it in; it can then be driven on power from a battery alone for 50 miles.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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In the case of the coming Maserati Gran Turismo probably not… The internal-combustion engine versions of the Italian brand’s iconic two-door are going to be quick, but the all-new model’s battery-powered variant will make them seem slow. They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023.

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Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500e EV at LA Auto Show; forget the Eco button

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A 24 kWh liquid-cooled/heated Li-ion battery powers an 83 kW permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous drive motor with 147 lb-ft (200 N·m) of torque. Charge time is less than 4 hour charge time with the Level 2 (240 volt) on-board charging module (OBCM). The 500e uses an SAE J1772 connector.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. Battery-powered cars may be the wave of the future, but costs are high; the recharging infrastructure isn’t there, and hefty government subsidies are needed to make electric vehicles competitive.

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