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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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Bosch’s 15-inch monitor has two variants, one in landscape mode as a dashboard solution and another in portrait mode as part of a mirror camera system that can replace side mirrors and improve vehicle efficiency by reducing drag. Powertrain concepts. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles.

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Libertine FPE builds demo prototype of linear free piston generator

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The stationary element of the electrical machine forms part of the cylinder bore, eliminating the need for sealing rings and reducing friction losses. The design architecture uses simple extrusions and pressings, combined with electrical winding and potting methods suitable for volume manufacture in order to minimise costs.

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Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

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Jaguar Land Rover is now part of Tata Motors. The ULRE will incorporate a Bladon Jets patented, axial flow gas turbine engine coupled to a high-speed generator utilizing SR Drives’ proprietary switched reluctance technology. One moving part. No permanent magnets are needed, and the rotor carries no “squirrel cage” or windings.