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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). In electric mode, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a range of about 50 km (31 miles). A3 Sportback e-tron. Click to enlarge.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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This makes it possible to assemble a machine that, depending on the version, can continuously provide an output of 6 kW and torque of 60 N·m, all in the installation space of a conventional starter alternator. Using a belt drive means that up to 150 N·m can be transmitted to the crankshaft.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 performance SUV is a 48V mild hybrid

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The GLE 53 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.2 The conventional 12 V electrical system is also supplied from the new network by means of a DC/DC converter. In the Comfort drive program, the vehicle is lowered by 15 mm from a speed of 75 mph. The centerpiece is the electrified 3.0-liter

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

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mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 The storage battery operates over the range of 220 to 460 volts—a 3-way DC/DC converter in the engine compartment equalizes the difference compared with the fuel cell’s voltage level. 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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

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A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. kWh installed under the luggage compartment floor serves as the energy center. mph), the car can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine shut off. The six-cylinder diesel engine accelerates the S5 Coupé in 4.8

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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The PCU inverter boosts direct current (DC) voltage from the HV battery and converts it to alternating current (AC) to drive the electric traction motor and, where applicable, the rear-drive E-Four electric motor. It also converts AC from the generator to DC for storage in the hybrid battery.

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Porsche’s 800V electric sports car Taycan makes world debut

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The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph). This is a particular advantage for Taycan drivers on the road: in just over five minutes, the battery can be recharged using direct current (DC) from the high-power charging network for a range of up to 100 kilometers (according to WLTP). Recuperation.

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