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The GM/U Mich patent envisages using multiple free-piston engines (240A through 240D in the patent drawing). The covered hybrid powertrain uses the multiple reciprocating free-piston linear alternator engines to generate electric power for the battery pack or the traction motor. Click to enlarge. Patent Drawing of an FPLA.
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Fisker Automotive has signed an agreement with BMW that will cover the supply of engines and other components for future Fisker models. The agreement calls for up to 100,000 engine units per year at peak volume. We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with BMW.
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will be a training and general aviation aircraft which will also have a combustion engine within the fuselage to provide an extendedrange or endurance. Total static engine thrust is about 1.5 The four-seater version E-Fan 4.0 kN, with the energy being provided by two battery packs located in the wings.
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a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extendedrange electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8.
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