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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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An electric air compressor pressurizes the intake air, and a water-cooled intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air before it enters the FC stack. A water-cooled oil cooler integrated with the air compressor helps to provide reliability. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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Audi’s mild-hybrid systems: 12V for 4-cylinders, 48V for 6- and 8-cylinders

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Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). One of them is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS) on the front side of the engine. Earlier post.) MHEV: operation.

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

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The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter. As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit. The combustion engine is always started with the 48-volt drive within just 0.2

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. It also converts AC from the generator to DC for storage in the hybrid battery.

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Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

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Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). An onboard water tank is used for cooling of the air. Water is pumped at 0.30 Water and steam tanks are changed automatically at each stop. Click to enlarge. lb/s (0.14 miles (4.0 It is approximately 1.6

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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. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. mph), the car can coast for up to 40 seconds with the engine shut off. Audi S5 Coupé TDI.

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