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

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In comparison, the first-gen Mirai was FWD, and the larger stack was placed under a raised section of the passenger compartment floor. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor. The new, smaller stack allowed the switch to rear-wheel drive.

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12‑volt electrical system. At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 ft) within the first 2.5

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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 As two rough comparisons, Toyota’s production Mirai fuel-cell sedan, with a 114 kW fuel cell stack and a 113 kW traction motor, has an NEDC fuel consumption—calculated from the JC08 homologated value—of 0.76 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. Top speed of the car is 170 km/h (106 mph); the Volkswagen accelerates to 100 km/h in under 12 seconds. When operated in pure electric mode, the Golf Variant twïnDRIVE can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Volkswagen Unveils New One-Liter Concept Car; Smallest Production-Intent Diesel Yet from Volkswagen Applied in A Full Hybrid Design

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Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). On both drivetrains there is exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter. In parallel, the vehicle’s low voltage electrical system is supplied with the necessary 12 Volts through a DC/DC converter.

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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 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 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). By comparison, a Volkswagen Polo is slightly longer (156.3 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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TU/e introduces converted VW Lupo electric research vehicle; lightweight and longer range

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This results in a range increase of 30% to 50% in comparison to existing electric vehicles with four seats on the market today— 215 km (134 miles) urban and 135 km (84 miles) highway on the Artemis cycle. The 4-seat Lupo EL has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 12 seconds. V DC out, max.

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