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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment. The Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer comes standard with a water-cooled on-board charger with alternating current with an output of 11 kW. It enables DC charging.

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Audi’s mild-hybrid systems: 12V for 4-cylinders, 48V for 6- and 8-cylinders

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Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). One of them is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS) on the front side of the engine. Earlier post.) MHEV: operation.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. It also converts AC from the generator to DC for storage in the hybrid battery.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h). To improve cold weather fuel economy and cabin comfort, the engine heat management system combines a heat recovery system with an electric water pump. liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The ceramic brakes make a sound similar to sliding out on gravel, or swooshing through water. The XL1’s 12-volt electrical system is supplied via a DC/DC converter and a small auxiliary battery.

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Best speakers ever

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Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He was pontificating on an all-electric composite Hypercar using rechargeable batteries back in 2000. It was very technical but captivating.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed.

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