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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 2: The ActiveHybrid 7 with Li-ion Pack

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Both will make their world premieres at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September. The combination of an upgraded twin-turbo, High Precision Direct Injection, V8 engine with a 3-phase synchronous electric motor gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 a combined output of 455 hp (339 kW) and maximum torque of 516 lb-ft (700 N·m) (preliminary figures).

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Rolls-Royce MTU introduces new hybrid power pack for rail systems; up to 25% fuel savings

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The Hybrid PowerPack combines a diesel engine with an electric machine, which can be used either as an electric motor or generator, and the MTU EnergyPack battery system, which stores the energy recovered during braking. With hybrid drives, braking energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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TM4 and Cummins jointly developing range-extended electric plug-in powertrain for Class 7/8 buses

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The range-extended electric drive system comprises a gen-set (Cummins’ Euro 2019 B4.5 It has become one of the most widely used engines for lower-carbon diesel electric hybrid buses across the UK and Europe. It has become one of the most widely used engines for lower-carbon diesel electric hybrid buses across the UK and Europe.

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Porsche takes top two spots at Le Mans, Audi third

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The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). The previously used centralized exhaust tract was replaced by a twin exhaust-pipe system in order to improve output and optimize the vehicle’s aerodynamics. Click to enlarge.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power. MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. For several reasons, people are deciding to switch their normal cars to electric cars.

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