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Supercap-based e-KERS for ICEV delivers approx. 20% reduction in fuel consumption

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The system was conceived to recover the vehicle kinetic energy during braking phases by charging the supercapacitor, whose stored energy is employed by the MGU for the successive vehicle acceleration. The supercapacitors bank is electrically interfaced, by means of an expressly designed power converter (PC), to a motor-generator unit (MGU).

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Ultrasonic welding in the battery pack for the Cadillac ELR

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In order to establish such quality guidelines, this paper first identifies a number of critical weld attributes that determine the quality of welds by experimentally characterizing the weld formation over time using copper-to-copper welding as an example. foot-long (1.6

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Additionally, the 2016 ELR has a modified Sport mode that enables the propulsion system to combine engine and electric motor power to take the ELR from 0-60 in 6.4 The ELR’s battery is covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty or 10 years/150,000 miles in states following Air Resource Board guidelines. seconds, a 1.5

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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The closed-deck construction—a design from motor racing—ensures outstanding rigidity with low weight, and allows peak combustion pressures of up to 160 bar. Together with the intercooler connected in series, the coolant flow through the radiators is assisted by a high-performance electric pump.

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NHTSA opens formal safety defect investigation of post-crash battery-related fire risk in Chevy Volts

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In connection with that testing, NHTSA identified the potential for intrusion damage to the battery which may result in a substantial thermal reaction and fire. If it is, they should exercise caution, per published guidelines, to avoid any possible electrical shock and should disconnect the battery from the vehicle circuits if possible.

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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The electric traction motor of the plug-in hybrid powertrain outputs 85 kW and supplies 600 N·m (443 lb-ft) of torque from standstill. TSI, generator (30 kW / 250 N·m), E-motor, electrically actuated separation clutch between the TSI and the E-motor as well as a 1-speed transmission. Under the hood.

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Audi introduces A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid

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The motor is integrated together with the clutch in the eight-gear tiptronic, which transmits the power to all four wheels via the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The power electronics converts the direct current from the high-voltage battery (HV) into three-phase current to power the electric motor. The HV battery stores 14.1

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