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ABT e-Line bringing fuel cell van into series development

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Two series-produced e-transporters were converted as demonstrator vehicles with this technology. Refuelling is now necessary even later than with comparable diesel models. In addition, refueling is much quicker than recharging batteries. ABT e-Line has now decided to commercialize this technology with partners.

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California Energy Commission to showcase two converted electric heavy-duty trucks for LA ports

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Designed to provide cleaner transportation at Southern California’s ports, these electric trucks—a Navistar International Pro-Star on-road tractor and a Kalmar Ottawa off-road tractor—have been converted from diesel fuel to run on electric battery power. TransPower, in collaboration with EPC Power Corp.,

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. A discharged battery can thus be fully recharged in two hours at a wallbox. OM 654 diesel. kWh of energy.

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Kia upgraded 2018 Sportage features new 1.6L diesel, 2.0L diesel 48V mild-hybrid technology

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liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. liter diesel engine. liter, four-cylinder diesel engine. km/l (6.13

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. The new third-generation Kia Ceed will be the second among a range of Kia models to offer the new powertrain from 2019.

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New Hyundai Tucson in Europe features 48 V mild hybrid diesel powertrain

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litr†e diesel engine. kW/h 48-volt lithium-ion battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG), a LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC) and an inverter. During in-gear deceleration and braking, energy is recuperated to recharge the battery. liter diesel engine in the New Tucson. The technology comprises a 0.44

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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. It is combined with the OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time in the C-Class. Hybrid traction head in torque-converter transmission: more powerful, more compact. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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