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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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GigaDevice’s automotive flash memory achieves 100M units shipment milestone

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Those automotive flash memories are used widely in smart cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), smart networking, and battery, motor, and electronic control systems for new energy vehicles. Automotive designers require memory solutions providing high reliability, security, high density, and fast response in code storage.

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Pierburg introduces air conditioning components specifically for EVs

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Here, the a/c compressor is driven by an electric motor that is integrated into the vehicle’s high-voltage network. 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.

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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. For example, in an electrolyte specially designed by Meng’s collaborators at General Motors, lithium deposits as dense, column-shaped chunks. However, a major issue with lithium metal batteries is low Coulombic efficiency—i.e.,

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Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

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liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp) diesel engine with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp). A maximum torque of 500 N·m (369 lb-ft) is available, split 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) at the front from the HDi diesel engine and a maximum of 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) at the rear generated by the electric motor. Rear suspension.

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Motoring News - - Verdict On Cars

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Browse the news archive Electric car company announces first all-electric production car 27/4/09 The Electric Car Corporation (ECC) has announced its first all-electric four-seater production car. It is capable of 60mph and has a 60-70 mile range when fully charged. The C1 evie is available directly from ECC.

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

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Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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