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MINI introducing small-series all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible in Europe

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MINI is moving ahead with a small series of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 The world’s first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment shortens the transition period to the introduction of the next-generation all-electric model family.

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First all-electric MINI Convertible to premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023

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The all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible ( earlier post ) celebrates its world premiere at Auto Shanghai, 18 to 27 April at the China Expo Convention and Exhibition Complex, Shanghai. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 The MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2

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Maserati unveils GranCabrio Folgore electric convertible as it transitions to all EV range

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Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer unveils an all-electric drop-top convertible boasting three drive motors and a 92.5kWh battery able to deliver around 750 horsepower. The post Maserati unveils GranCabrio Folgore electric convertible as it transitions to all EV range appeared first on The Driven.

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Nissan Max-Out all-electric convertible makes physical debut at month-long Futures event

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As part of the event launch, Nissan unveiled a physical concept model of its Max-Out EV convertible. The Max-Out is an example of Nissan’s intention to develop a diverse range of advanced and striking vehicles. Nissan Motor will hold Nissan Futures at its Global Headquarters Gallery from 4 February to 1 March. Earlier post.)

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Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48V commercial vehicle architectures

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Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. Unlike competitive offerings, Eaton’s DC-DC converters are operational in ambient temperatures up to 85 ?C C and boast 97% design efficiency.

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Oxford team directly converts CO2 to jet fuel using iron-based catalysts

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Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a method to convert CO 2 directly into aviation fuel using a novel, inexpensive iron-based catalyst. there are few reports of the direct catalytic conversion of CO 2 to jet fuel range hydrocarbons. In brief, the Fe–Mn–K catalyst shows a CO 2 conversion of 38.2%

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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