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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG).

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

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liter V8 TDI Biturbo engine with electric powered compressor (EPC). An electric powered compressor (EPC) supplements the work of the two turbochargers when starting off and when accelerating at a low engine speed, allowing the V8 TDI to always build up its power spontaneously. Electric powered compressor. liters (0.1

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

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The new Audi SQ5 TDI diesel features a powerful V6 engine with a mild hybrid systems and an electric powered compressor to ensure that maximum torque is available to the sporty SUV at just above idle. seconds on its way to an electrically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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

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An electric powered compressor provides for strong off-the-line performance; a 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) enhances efficiency. mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 The engine in the S TDI models features the electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). Audi S5 Sportback TDI.

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments.

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