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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter liter CRDi diesel engine. The generator converts the kinetic braking energy into electricity, and feeds it back into the 48V battery.

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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

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The oldest operating ferry in Finland will on Saturday become the nation’s first all-electric passenger vessel after being fitted with Visedo power. Mobimar oversaw the removal of the boat’s diesel-powered hydraulic motor and the old control system. This also allows future motor maintenance in shifts, with no interruption to operation.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit.

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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SporTran, a paratransit and fixed route transit services provider, with service to Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, has deployed the state’s first fleet of battery-electric buses in Shreveport. By replacing its diesel buses, SporTran estimates that the new Proterra Catalyst buses will save more than $2.2

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”).

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

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Peugeot’s fully electric e-Partner van has an official range of 258km. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner LWB electric van on work duties Empty vs 377kg on board The long wheelbase e-Partner (the only version available in Australia) has a maximum payload of 753kg. Off on load carrying duties in the 2023 Peugeot e-Partner electric van.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

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Those exact words came from my wife’s mouth when I suggested we rent an electric car for a week’s family holiday in France. Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. A shitty obscure Chinese electric car. A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging. No thanks.

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