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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power.

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Peugeot Applying New 1.6L Diesel With ECCS in 308 CC

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liter HDi FAP diesel engine has been designed to meet the requirements of the new Euro 5 emission standards. liter HDi diesel engines that were launched earlier, Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology is much to the fore. This combustion chamber design offers: A lower compression ratio (16.0 This new 1.6

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Volkswagen Group expands US ERL to become IECC; Type 20 BEV concept

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The future of the Volkswagen Group will be defined by our success in developing new technology that is designed to meet our customers’ needs. It grew from just three employees when it was founded in 1998, to more than 180 engineers, social scientists, researchers and product designers.

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Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

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It features a new generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber; a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger; and a high-pressure pump with a maximum pressure of 2000 bar combined with a common rail and solenoid injectors with 8 apertures. Dual lithium-ion battery packs provide a range of 120 km (75 miles).

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Freescale introduces new automotive microcontrollers; streamlining body electronics networks and reducing vehicle weight

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The average vehicle now includes several miles of copper wire—weighing up to 150 lbs (68 kg) or more—for in-vehicle networking. The S12ZVL/S12ZVC devices allow designers to achieve the smallest possible CAN termination nodes (using S12ZVC) or LIN nodes (using S12ZVL) and help reduce printed circuit board sizes by as much as 30%.

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