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Aeristech introduces new 20 kW motor for internal combustion and fuel cell compressor applications

Green Car Congress

Aeristech, the UK-based developer of power-dense and efficient high-speed electric motors for applications including super- and turbo-chargers and fuel-cell compressors, has introduced a new 20 kW motor. Aeristech’s key invention so far is a new form of control architecture for permanent magnet variable-speed electric motors.

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Scaleo chip introduces Advanced Motor Events Control (AMEC) technology for internal combustion engine and electric motor control

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France-based Scaleo chip has introduced AMEC (Advanced Motor Events Control), a technology for internal combustion engines and electric motors control. Carmakers are developing a wide variety of new powertrain systems, from downsized thermal engine, to hybrid systems to full electric motorization.

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Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12

EV Central

Surround it with electric motors to create the most powerful road car on the market. Electric motors, on the other hand, are usually upwards of 90 percent efficient. There’s also a trio of electric motors that combine with the V12 to make a combined 1015CV, or 746kW of power.

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Audi Electric-Powered Compressor gives 2020 Audi S6 and S7 models a boost; 48V MHEV architecture

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It consists of an electric motor with a small turbine that helps quickly build turbo boost pressure, sharpening throttle response and reducing any noticeable turbo lag. In internal tests that simulate real-world standing starts, the latest powertrain exhibits response characteristics that rival Audi’s torque-rich, turbocharged 4.0-liter

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

Baua Electric

This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels. This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels. One of the prototypes was reportedly an EQS with a front-mounted 1.0-liter

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General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

Green Car Congress

The company will also continue to increase fuel efficiency of its traditional internal combustion vehicles in accordance with regional fuel economy and greenhouse gas regulations.

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Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

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Rheinmetall Automotive AG, part of technology group Rheinmetall AG, has received a major order from an international OEM for electrical vacuum pumps. Especially for today’s downsized gasoline engines, the electric pumps are also useful since they always guarantee an adequate vacuum level, for example for boosting braking power.

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