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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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Customized for the e-BULLI in collaboration with eClassics, a power electronics system in the back of the vehicle controls the high-voltage energy flow between the electric motor and the battery and in the process converts the stored direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). to 22 kW, depending on electricity source.

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The Bulli is back; Volkswagen unveils the new ID. Buzz models

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Buzz, which is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, is also based in engineering terms on the Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Included as standard in the ID. Also included as standard: the ‘Front Assist’ emergency braking function and, in the MPV, the ‘Lane Assist’ lane-keeping assistant. family, the ID.

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Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric to develop hybrid retrofit solution for mining trucks

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The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling them to offer a scalable retrofit kit for hybridizing mining trucks in a wide range of mining applications. The hybrid concept also includes the DC/DC converters which interface the battery system with the DC link of the truck.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L The DQ 400 E hybrid transmission is also being applied in the upcoming Audi A3 plug-in hybrid.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The standard wheelbase versions (2,988 mm / 117.6 Buzz authenticates itself at many providers’ (DC) quick-charging stations via the charging connector, exchanging all necessary data with it in this way. Buzz also has rear-wheel drive.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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The 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid retains the Hybrid Synergy Drive of the standard Prius model and will seamlessly switch into hybrid operation at a pre-determined state of battery charge. The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2.

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Kia EV3 price and spec confirmed: Sub-$50,000 drive-away pricing for BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda E5 hunter

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The entry-level EV3 Air Standard Range’s RRP is $9170 less than Kia’s new EV5 medium SUV , and $18,990 cheaper than its ageing Niro EV, which is surely on borrowed time with the new car’s arrival. inch screen are standard across the range. Standard on all EV3s are a 12.3-inch Is it possible?

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