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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. A propane-based 800-volt heat pump also requires significantly less energy. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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volt mild-hybrid technology to further reduce fuel costs for owners and operators. Anticipated fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emission figures: New EcoBlue Hybrid 48-volt mild hybrid technology becomes available for selected manual transmission variants and has been optimized to enhance fuel efficiency.

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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—Sajjad Khan, Executive Vice President for Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Electric Mobility, Daimler AG. We are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation, pooling our know-how on further development and fast commercialization. By 2022, the entire Mercedes-Benz Cars product range is set to be electrified.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The BMW brand flagship will be available with four different drive technologies: with a highly efficient diesel or gasoline engine with 48-volt technology, as an electrified plug-in hybrid and, for the first time, as a fully-electric BEV model. The ongoing rollout of 48-volt technology is another element of CO 2 reduction.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. kW onboard charger that can charge up to 800 volts. Rapid charging with Level 2 at 50 kW and 400 volts will take the battery 10% to 80% in about 70 minutes. Charging The Ioniq 5 N has a 10.9

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Continental showcases “Super Clean Electrified” connected, optimized 48V mild hybrid diesel; post-Eu6d

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At the 38 th International Vienna Motor Symposium this week, Continental is showcasing a 48-volt hybrid diesel vehicle which meets very stringent RDE (real driving emissions) limits on CO 2 and NO x. The first 48-volt diesel hybrid has already gone into production in Europe, and a second production launch is already in the pipeline for 2017.

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Here are the ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACTS in India

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A driver’s licence is required to verify that the person who holds it is legally permitted to operate a motor vehicle. It has a 15-amp, 230-volt, 3.3-kilowatt kilowatt power supply with an IEC 60309 connection. Type 2 connections are required for higher-power AC charging (up to 22 kW). Driving license. AC Charging.

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