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Vitesco Technologies reduces emissions in high-voltage hybrid vehicles with electrical catalyst heating; new DC/DC converter

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With a new DC/DC converter, the heating discs of the electrically heated EMICAT catalyst ( earlier post ) can now also be supplied with electricity in high-voltage vehicles. EMICAT heated catalyst and the new DC/DC converter. It is already in use in vehicles with a pure combustion engine or in mild hybrids.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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These cars will be available in both standard and long wheelbase. Lunaz’ engineers will take existing conventionally bodied Range Rover classics and convert them to what the firm is calling ‘Safari Specification’ as part of the full bare metal restoration and re-engineering process. It starts with an exhaustive inspection.

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Gillig offering Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator as standard equipment on hybrid buses

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Gillig LLC, one of the nation’s largest transit bus manufacturers, now offers the Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) as standard equipment on their hybrid buses. The Vanner HBA uses DC Converter technology to replace the traditional. The Vanner HBA uses DC Converter technology to replace the traditional.

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. A new torque converter provides a wider range of lock-up operation (versus the outgoing 6-speed automatic transmission) to imbue a more enveloping and direct driving feel. inches; bore remains at 3.44 respectively).

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

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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”. To do this, the Audi valvelift system (AVS) opens the second exhaust valve in each of the combustion chambers, which was closed previously. 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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The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. 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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Introducing fast charging piles for household electric vehicles

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With the development of the times, with the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, the protection of the environment has become the first priority. It has no exhaust emissions and can be said to be green transportation, but it also requires Therefore, the fast charging pile for household electric vehicles was born.