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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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Relocating the air intake manifold and optimizing the gas channel separator electrodes and seals has resulted in a 12% increase in power output over the first-gen stack (128 kW, up from 114 kW). In the 2021 Mirai, a lithium-ion battery is smaller and lighter (98.3 Ah, compared to 244.8v Ah in the earlier car).

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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VW Unveils Up! Lite Concept at LA Show; Diesel Hybrid with Combined Cycle Fuel Consumption of 96 mpg US (70 mpg Highway)

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In both cases, the technical package includes exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter. In coast-down, activated by the driver taking his or her foot off the gas pedal (car coasts, TDI engine is shut off). In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy.

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

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 Complementing the 110 kW fuel cell is a compact lithium-ion battery designed for optimum power output. Cameras take the place of exterior mirrors, further enhancing aerodynamics and efficiency. With 550 N·m (405.7 The car starts down to -28 ËšC.

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