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New Rolls-Royce small turbine to begin tests to advance hybrid-electric flight

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The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. The Pass-To-Test (PTT) of our brand-new small engine that will power our turbogenerator system is an important step forward. This will open up new, longer routes than electric battery powered aircraft can support as of today.

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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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Rolls-Royce is developing turbogenerator technology—including a new small engine—designed for hybrid-electric aviation applications. The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight.

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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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It marks a breakthrough on the way to fully self-driving cars and trucks by adding new design and engineering freedom. ZF’s steer-by-wire technology enables new safety and comfort features, like autonomous emergency evasive maneuvers or parking in very confined spaces. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider.

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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km). The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e., Recharge time. Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading.

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Pilot project kicks off with 20 Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicles in Munich

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Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM).

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Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Dror Ben David.