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Volkswagen ID.7 makes its world premiere

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7 Pro will have a 77 kWh battery (gross: 82 kWh), with DC fast-charging capability of up to 170 kW. 7 Pro S (to be introduced at a later date for Europe) will be equipped with the latest Volkswagen battery with an energy content of 86 kWh (gross: 91 kWh) and up to 200 kW DC fast-charging capability. With this, the ID.7

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

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In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. The three tanks together hold about 11 pounds (5 kg) of hydrogen.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter. As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit. The combustion engine is always started with the 48-volt drive within just 0.2

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Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

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Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). This air is stored in onboard composite overwrap pressure vessels. The stored air is eventually consumed by the air bearings to maintain distance between the capsule and tube walls. Water is pumped at 0.30

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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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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph). The AdBlue, stored in a 17-liter (4.5

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Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

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In parallel, more and more electricity is being generated from solar and water power. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage. Top speed of the car is 170 km/h (106 mph); the Volkswagen accelerates to 100 km/h in under 12 seconds. kWh or a 13.2

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