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TU/e introduces converted VW Lupo electric research vehicle; lightweight and longer range

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The 4-seat Lupo EL has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 12 seconds. The Thundersky batteries use a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) chemistry, which has a comparatively low cost of less than €300/kWh (US$434/kWh), is considered safe and has a long cycle life. Source: TU/e.

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Linamar introduces Agilit-e rear axle hybrid power unit for OEMs; FWD Cadillac SRX converted to AWD plug-in hybrid as demo

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The company presented the unit, applied in a conventional front-wheel drive Cadillac SRX now converted to an AWD plug-in hybrid, at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. miles) with a maximum all-electric speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). ratio), which is bolted to its respective half shaft.

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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. The engine also shuts down periodically during steady-state cruising at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34 and 99 mph), restarting instantly when the driver wants to accelerate.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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The new 'Coasting - Engine off' micro hybrid system represents a low-cost level of electric-powered motoring on a 12-volt basis. In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. The compact 1.0

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UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

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The Affordable Add-on Zero Emissions Vehicle ( ADDZEV ) technology demonstrates how it may be possible to convert segment of the existing the UK vehicle fleet into plug-in hybrid vehicles using a through-the-road approach. Electric only drive has been limited to propel the vehicle at a speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces Vito E-CELL Electric Van in Limited Series Production

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Payload is around 900 kg (1,984 lbs) depending on equipment specifications, and the van has a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), making it also suitable for short inter-urban stretches. The batteries, electric motor, converter and other electrical components of the drive system are water-cooled. 50-80 km (31-50 miles). The Vito E-CELL.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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Area Of Interest (AOI) 1: Development of Low-Cost, High-Strength Automotive Aluminum Sheet. This AOI is to address two major technical gaps in the performance of automotive aluminum alloys: Low strength among cost competitive automotive sheet alloys such as 5xxx and 6xxx series. Click to enlarge.

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