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Coulomb and Aker Wade Announce Availability and Sale of First Networked DC Fast Charging Station

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Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Networked DC Fast Charging Station. The charging stations convert AC 480 Volt, three-phase electric service to the DC CHAdeMO standard.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). 3-way power DC/DC converter. One of the key features of the h-tron quattro concept is the 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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Volkswagen unveils mid-size SUV plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at Detroit Show

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Other available modes are: offroad, where all-wheel-drive is permanently engaged; charging; and EV mode (E-mode), where it drives as an electric vehicle. In E-mode, only the 114-hp rear electric motor propels the vehicle and the TDI engine is shut off and decoupled from the drivetrain.

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Battery/Ultracapacitor System for Small Electric Vehicles

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Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Allborg University (Denmark) are studying a hybrid battery/ultracapacitor system for small electric vehicles. They presented a paper on their work at the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor. Such an MHEV system is expected to provide approximately a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy compared to a standard vehicle with start-stop. A typical MHEV can provide from 8kW up to 16kW. Abdellahi, A., Blizanac, B.,

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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BUZZ significantly longer than the van shown in Detroit. The electric drive of the I.D. BUZZ CARGO consists mainly of the electric motor with power electronics and 1-speed gearbox integrated into the driven rear axle, the lithium-ion battery and auxiliary units integrated in the front body. Its wheelbase measures 3,300 mm.

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Chrysler LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with A123Systems for First Generation of ENVI Electric Vehicle Lineup

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Chrysler LLC and A123Systems have signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply Nanophosphate lithium-ion prismatic cells, and jointly developed battery modules and packs, for Chrysler’s first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. A123Systems has applied for $1.84

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