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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. The Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge. The company also held the European premiere of the Cadillac SRX.

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APRIL 11, 2019

The new Audi S6 and S7 models in Europe are making their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine. For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. 48-volt mild-hybrid system. 48-volt mild-hybrid system. 37.3 – 37.9 37.3 – 37.9 1 and 16.5:1 meter (3.3

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horsepower, has a top speed of 28 mph and can travel up to 21 miles on a fully charged battery, which gives it an optimal range for urban driving, even in larger cities. Users would need to have a driving license and wear a helmet in Europe, and the scooter would also have to be registered and insured. The Streetmate puts out 2.7

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JULY 19, 2019

Compact electric motors located close to each of the Audi A8’s wheels run off the car’s 48-volt primary electrical system and are governed by power electronics. Depending on the driving situation, up to 3 kW can also be fed into the 48-volt battery. mph) and at lateral acceleration of up to 0.4 in) on the side of the impact.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

Ampera-e is the European cousin to the Chevy Bolt ( earlier post ), as the Ampera was to the Chevy Volt. With maximum torque of 360 N·m from the 150 kW electric motor, the compact car accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 3.2 seconds; acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) for overtaking in 4.5

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APRIL 17, 2019

Both systems are embedded in the standard 48-volt main electrical system. For the first time in the S5 TDI, a powerful 48–volt belt alternator starter is the heart of the mild hybrid system with maximum recuperation power of up to 8 kW. A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system.

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AUGUST 30, 2011

With a 28 kWh battery pack, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge. Transit Connect Electric can be recharged using standard European 220-volt outlets in approximately eight hours. — Anders Gadsboll, Sales Director of RøhneSelmer.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph). The battery can be loaded from an ordinary 220 volt household wall socket within 7 hours. The first vehicles are to be manufactured in a model factory in Europe. The two-seat aCar is EU-classified as L7e—a heavy quadricycle.

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MARCH 3, 2016

mph) (governed). The power for the EPC, which reaches a maximum of 7 kW, is provided by the 48‑volt electrical subsystem. A DC/DC converter connects the 48‑volt and 12‑volt electrical systems. In addition, the 48‑volt storage unit supports the 12‑volt electrical system when required. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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JUNE 15, 2011

A quick charger, designed exclusively for the EV-neo and using a 200-volt power source, provides full charging from empty in about 30 minutes under 25°C conditions, making it possible to recharge the vehicle quickly during spare moments in the working day. The EV-neo has a range of 34 km (21 miles) at 30 km/h (19 mph) on level ground.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

EnerDel also will supply at least 60% of the batteries for THINK City electric vehicles sold in Europe. THINK City, to be sold in the United States beginning this year, will have a top speed of more than 70 mph (113 km/h) and a range of more than 100 miles (161 km) per full charge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

SPACE VIZZION previews a potential production car for Europe and North America. The on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. SPACE VIZZION sprints to 60 mph from rest in just 5.0 seconds and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 109 mph. family models. The 4Motion version of the ID.

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MARCH 27, 2018

After recently showing the new Touareg in Europe and China, Volkswagen is now debuting a new version of its Atlas midsize SUV at the New York International Auto Show: the Atlas Cross Sport concept. The drive system’s total power amounts to 355 hp, which potentially enables the Cross Sport concept to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The Passat GTE will be launched in the second half of next year in Europe. The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h). Europe Hybrids Plug-ins' Earlier post.) Passat GTE wagon.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

kWh at a voltage of 308 volts. mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers. VAT) throughout Europe.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe revealed the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus ( earlier post ), and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration initiative next year. The Focus BEV prototype. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

For AC and DC charging, the EQB is equipped as standard in Europe and the USA with a CCS (Combined Charging Systems) connector in the right-hand side panel. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional package. Its maximum speed is limited to 220 km/h (137 mph). seconds (minimum 80% battery charge).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

The Passat GTE will be launched in the second half of next year in Europe. The MQB-based Passat GTE accelerates to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 136 mph (219 km/h); in “E-Mode,” 80 mph (129 km/h). Europe Hybrids Plug-ins' Earlier post.) Passat GTE wagon.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

The new Fusion Hybrid features all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km/h). Mondeo will be introduced next year in Asia and Europe. Fusion Hybrid also features an all-new 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Porsche is a front-runner in introducing innovative 800-volt technology for the first time. Doubling the voltage—compared to today’s electric vehicles that operate at 400 volts—offers multiple advantages: shorter charging times and lower weight, because lighter, smaller gage copper cables are sufficient for energy transport.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This operates over a voltage range of between 150 and 270 volts. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph). seconds, and top speed is 215 km/h (134 mph). It accelerates from 0 to 30 km/h (19 mph) in 2.8 seconds and takes 4 seconds to move from 30 to 60 km/h (37 mph). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.8

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

It builds on the powersplit architecture Ford uses in its current hybrids, allowing it to operate in fuel-saving electric mode beyond 47 mph (76 km/h). The C-MAX Energi and C-MAX Hybrid vehicles sold in Europe in 2013 will be built at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, starting in 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

mph) in electric-only mode, making emissions-free highway driving easy. mph) in electric-only mode, making emissions-free highway driving easy. kWh of energy at a rated voltage of 381 volts beneath the luggage compartment floor. The A7 PHEV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (155.3

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liter engine family with a 12-volt BSG electric motor and a lithium-ion battery that delivers 70hp (51kW). This technology allows the internal combustion engine to switch off by shifting into neutral, even at speeds below 18 mph. The Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda will be the first FCA models to adopt the group’s new hybrid technology.

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They’ll be distinguished from each other by power output: Macan 4 models will produce up to 402 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque in an overboost mode (382 hp continuous) and will reach 60 mph in 4.9 It promises the Macan Turbo will max out at 630 hp and 833 lb-ft in overboost mode (576 hp continuous), while it will slingshot to 60 mph in 3.1

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JULY 14, 2015

The front-wheel drive Passat GTE accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 8.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of more than 220 km/h (137 mph); in E-Mode, 130 km/h (81 mph). As the conventional solution, the charging cable supplied as standard with the car is plugged into a 230-volt mains socket.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

STLA Large will be installed in several plants in Europe and North America and available in multi-energy variants, including hybrid and internal combustion. STLA Large is designed and engineered as a native BEV platform with the option of 400-volt and 800-volt electric architectures. kWh per minute to the 800-volt battery pack.

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seconds at over 233 km/h (145 mph), and 0-60 mph in less than 2.5 That frugal operation is boosted by a 924-volt architecture (versus 400 volts for Tesla, and 800 for Porsche's Taycan) whose benefits include restoring up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes on a 350-kilowatt DC fast charger. miles per kilowatt hour.

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MAY 22, 2019

mph) takes 5.3 kWh of energy with a voltage of 381 volts. The proprietary Audi e-tron Charging Service provides access to some 100,000 charging points in Europe. The hybrid SUV delivers a system output of 270 kW (367 hp) and total torque of 500 N·m (368.8 lb-ft) just above idle—namely from 1,250 rpm.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 At home, the battery of the E-Bugster can also be charged from the 120-Volt outlets that are usual in America (or from 230-Volt outlets in Europe). The Jetta Hybrid runs in electric mode at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h) if the motor engages automatically.)

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The Q6 e-tron boasts an 800-volt architecture powered by a 93-kilowatt battery. With a dual-motor setup, the Q6 e-tron is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds, as stated by Audi. It boasts remarkable acceleration, capable of reaching 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 hours using a level one charger.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Installation of CCS charging stations has already begun in Europe and the United States. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

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