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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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The close-coupled layout enables extremely fast response by the oxidation catalytic converter and the SCR catalytic converter. The SCR catalytic converter significantly reduces oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) using the additive AdBlue additive. The sensor is hidden behind the VW logo on the radiator grille.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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Startups have this innate potential to take up an idea and converting it into a viable business plan then scaling it into a massive success. In September 2016, Kapil Shelke’s Tork Motors unveiled its first product, claiming to be India’s first electric motorcycle. Ather 450 [ Reference ]. You may also like.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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IDTechEx calculates that non-automotive EV sectors in 2021 demanded approximately 31 GWh globally in 2021; for reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280 GWh globally in 2021. Battery Demand From Non-automotive EV Sectors in 2021. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. When the camera detects vehicles or motorcycles travelling towards or ahead of the Sprinter, the high beam is automatically dipped to low beam.

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

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Applications including basic research on batteries, battery materials, inverters, converters, motors or subcomponents for EDV drivetrains will not be considered for comprehensive review. Other off-road vehicles, motorcycles, trikes and neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV) are not desired and will be deemed non-responsive to the announcement.

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Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. The2001 NESEA American Tour de Sol TheWinston Solar Challenge World Solar Challenge :solar cars across Australia {Returnto top of page} EV Manufacturersand Converters ACPropulsion Inc. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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For calculations and formulae, you may refer NPTEL course, then you may get some information from IEEE I guess.😊 And my project topic is matrix converter bidirectional contactless charger for EV. Anyway, you may try to implement some control techniques for power electronics converter for EV control. Thank you.

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