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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. Two SCR catalytic converters interact: the exhaust gas aftertreatment. The SCR catalytic converters are supplied with the AdBlue urea solution from a 24-liter tank.

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. A triple-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is projected to deliver 1,000-plus horsepower and 0-60 mph in approximately 2.0

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge. ft) of system torque. Fuel consumption is 1.9

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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For optimal and imperceptible transitions between electrical and thermal, the torque converter of the thermal versions gives way to a wet multiple-disc clutch. The electric drive can reach 135km/h (84 mph) before the combustion engine takes over. An electric motor is linked to the box and reaches 110hp/80kW on the front suspension.

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nanoFLOWCELL to present new QUANT F flow cell EV at Geneva

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Liechtenstein-based R&D company nanoFLOWCELL will present its new QUANT F electric vehicle at the upcoming Geneva show; the QUANT F is a further development of the QUANT E from 2014, the first automobile with flow cell drive to be approved by the German TÜV technical inspection authority. Earlier post.). —Nunzio La Vecchia.

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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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Mercedes-AMG presented the SL 43, a technically innovative new entry model for the AMG SL roadster, arriving in US dealerships in summer 2023, starting from $109,900. The AMG SL 43 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds on its way to an electronically limited 170 mph top speed.

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Hyundai N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Concept makes US debut

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The 85kW fuel cell converts hydrogen to electricity to charge the 62kWh battery. The N Vision 74 hydrogen hybrid architecture presents unique challenges for heat management. N Vision 74 features dual-charging capability, and the rear-mounted 9.3 capacity hydrogen fuel tanks can be refueled within five minutes. Tank Capacity.

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