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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 Its maximum power output is 112 bhp at 3,600 rpm. liter HDi diesel engines that were launched earlier, Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology is much to the fore. liter 112 bhp (84 kW) diesel engine. This new 1.6

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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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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 three modules—mechanical compressor unit, electric motor and power electronics—are modularly integrated.

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Peugeot Introducing Lower Power Variant of New 1.6 HDi FAP Diesel; Series of Euro5 Engines Arrive This Year

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liter 82 kW (112 bhp) engine earlier this year on the 308 CC ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce in the second quarter of 2010 a lower-powered variant: the 1.6 liter HDi FAP 68 kW (92 bhp) in Peugeot ranges. Its maximum power is 82 kW (112 bhp) at 3,600 rpm (compared to 80 kW at 4000 rpm). As in the new V6 3.0

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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. Lithium metal batteries, which have anodes made of lithium metal, are an essential part of the anticipated next-generation of battery technologies.

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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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