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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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a Sumitomo Corporation Group company, jointly demonstrated a new waste heat recovery system based on a thermoelectric generator (TEG), which generates electrical power via exhaust gas heat. The TEG unit was installed in the exhaust pipe at the downstream of the catalyst. Yamaha Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility Co.,

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. liter) V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The new V8 borrows technology from BMW Motorsport, and features a new exhaust manifold, external oil cooling, and further developed turbocharging. An optimized cooling strategy while DC charging is in progress further improves the durability of the high-voltage battery. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The new concepts in emissions mitigation in the engine and in exhaust aftertreatment systems require advance sensors for their operation. Micron 9 13 2.5%

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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TDI that draws its power from 3,956 cm 3 of displacement, the intake side is on the outside and the hot exhaust side with the two turbochargers is in the inner “V”. To do this, the Audi valvelift system (AVS) opens the second exhaust valve in each of the combustion chambers, which was closed previously. liters (30.2 liters (0.1

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Electric Vehicle Charging Principle

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When the power battery is exhausted, replace the low-power battery pack with a fully charged battery, and send the replaced battery to the replacement station for slow charging. Pass current through the battery and “charge it” Connect the terminals to the circuit and discharge. Generally, it can be fully charged in 1 hour.

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. It helps out whenever the exhaust gas flow provides too little energy to drive the turbocharger, i.e. when starting off and accelerating in the low-rev range up to 1,650 rpm. At its core is a belt alternator-starter (BAS) connected to the crankshaft.

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