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Toyota introduces second-generation Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle as design and technology flagship

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The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. Direct current from the battery is converted into three-phase alternating current for the FC air compressor and the electric drive motor.

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Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

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When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. In addition, the stored energy can be used to provide additional drive power when it is fed back to the 48V starter-generator. 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

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VW launches new Sharan MPV; up to 14.3% more fuel efficient; stop-start, battery regen standard

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The entire engine range (115 to 220 PS) meets the Euro-6 standard. The TSI engines deliver 110 kW / 150 PS and 162 kW / 220 PS (a gain of 20 PS) respectively, with the 150 PS version consuming, in combination with the standard manual transmission, 6.4 All diesel engines are fitted with an SCR catalytic converter. l/100 km (36.8

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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The SQ5 TDI is certified according to the Euro 6d-temp emission standard. Energy is stored in a compact lithium-ion battery with an electrical capacity of 10 Ah located beneath the luggage compartment floor. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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New BMW 7 Series offers revamped plug-in hybrid powertrain, other major changes in powertrain lineup

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The eight-speed Steptronic transmission fitted as standard on all model variants has also undergone further improvement, as has the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system that can be combined not just with the gasoline and diesel engines but with the hybrid drive as well. Plug-in hybrid system with in-line 6.

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Audis A1 to Launch With Four Engine Options; Energy Recuperation and Stop-Start Standard

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The standard six-speed manual transmission bumps the time for the sprint to 9.2 The 16-valve engine accelerates the A1 through the standard sprint in 10.8 mph) while consuming an average of 3.9 mph) and offers fuel economy of 3.8 It generates 63 kW (86 hp) and produces its peak torque of 160 N·m (118.01 liters/100 km (60.3

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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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m 3 space—sufficient to accommodate five standard European pallets—or room for a 14-seat passenger compartment. The 700-bar high-pressure hydrogen tanks, located under the floor of the vehicle between the two axles, store 7.05 Depending on wheelbase, the H350 provides 10.5 m 3 or 12.9

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