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

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mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 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”. System overview of the exhaust gas recirculation. liters (30.2 liters (0.1

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

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mpg US), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 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.

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. lb-ft) of torque.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. Connectivity. L/100km, respectively). It also does not include any animal-based material.

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Audi SQ7 features new V8 TDI, 48V system, electric compressor

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mpg US), corresponding to CO 2 emissions of 194 grams per kilometer (312.2 Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load. The newly developed 4.0-liter seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155.3

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit. The modular system from Continental also includes a DC/DC converter, which enables the 48-volt system to be connected to the vehicle’s on-board power supply.

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. Cooling air is drawn from inside the truck and vented via the built-in cabin exhausters.

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