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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models.

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

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. Conventional hybrid vehicles do not have torque converters to improve fuel economy because torque converters lose energy while transferring power to the drive wheels. Active Shift Control Technology.

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California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

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The order also requires the installation of sufficient infrastructure to support 1 million ZEVs in California by 2025. will receive $499,512 for the installation of 138 dual Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, and 68 home charging stations at multi-family residences within the city of San Diego.

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

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The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48-volt main electrical system. A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

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Continental is the pack integrator and will also supply power electronics: the inverter and the DC/DC converter. liter V6 gasoline engine to deliver EPA mileage ratings of 19 mpg US city and 26 mpg US highway—an improvement of 26% when compared to the V8-powered S550 sedan.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

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Through the GM Energy V2H Bundle, once installed, the bi-directional power flow can charge the Silverado EV and also take power from the Silverado into a home or other EV. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buy an electric pickup.