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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Peugeot Applying New 1.6L Diesel With ECCS in 308 CC

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The Peugeot 308 CC will be the first model in the Peugeot range to benefit from a new 1.6 liter HDi FAP diesel engine has been designed to meet the requirements of the new Euro 5 emission standards. Its maximum power output is 112 bhp at 3,600 rpm. This combustion chamber design offers: A lower compression ratio (16.0

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Pierburg introduces air conditioning components specifically for EVs

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Pierburg GmbH has developed an electric a/c compressor (eCC) that incorporates the supplier’s many years of experience in the field of mechatronic components. The new unit is of compact design so that it can fit in the usual installation spaces and serves the regular voltage levels HV2 and HV3.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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This could potentially double the range of electric vehicles. The advanced methodology established in this work provides a very powerful tool to do this in a precise and reliable way. For example, in an electrolyte specially designed by Meng’s collaborators at General Motors, lithium deposits as dense, column-shaped chunks.

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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The 3008 HYbrid4 is powered by a 2.0-liter liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) diesel engine with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp). The design of the powertrain (engine powering the front wheels, motor powering the rear) enables 4-wheel drive, an all-electric mode, and fuel consumption of 3.8

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

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The HYbrid4 system will be deployed into the production vehicle range beginning in 2011, with the 3008 HYbrid4. It develops its maximum power of 120 kW at 3750 rpm, and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) at 1580 rpm. It continuously develops 20 kW (27 bhp) of power and temporary maximum power of 27 kW (37 bhp).

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Citron Introduces New 3.0L Diesel

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Power output is now 177 kW (237 hp)—an increase of 18%—with a maximum torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,600 rpm. The maximum torque of 450 Nm is constant from 1,600 to 3 600 rpm—a range that corresponds with the primary use of the vehicle. The ECCS technology (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) ( earlier post ) applied in the 2.2

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