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It also features wave winding technology, an innovation that makes installation less complex and increases power density. Schaeffler has also secured a volume production order for hybrid modules. In wave winding, several wires are wound onto the winding blade, which moves along one step for each winding.

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XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. As with each XL3 installation, all components are installed under the vehicle, allowing the pickup bed’s full capacity. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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(MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 In the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 2.0-liter

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APRIL 5, 2017

XL Hybrids, Inc. announced that The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, a commercial vehicle equipment provider in North America, will become a ship-thru installer of XL Hybrids’ XLP plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) upfits on Ford half-ton pickup trucks. The XLP technology will be installed in MY17 and MY18 Ford F-150 pickups.

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Condensation trails—commonly known as contrails—occur when aircraft exhaust water mixes with cold, surrounding humid air at high altitude. Under certain specific atmospheric conditions, engine exhaust can cause the formation of long-lived contrails. Earlier post.)

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Verizon announced that Verizon has replaced 234 of its existing gasoline-powered vans with hybrid-electric vans for use in New York City. The 234 new Verizon vans feature technology installed by XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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APRIL 18, 2019

Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. The new-generation Toyota Hybrid System in the 2020 Highlander Hybrid combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter

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liter engine with 40% thermal efficiency (41% in hybrid applications); a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). liter Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). Toyota has developed a new hybrid system for 2.0-liter

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APRIL 28, 2018

Volkswagen showcased three new drive systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium: the new 48 V mild hybrid system that will debut on the eighth-generation Golf in 2019 ( earlier post ); new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants; and an advanced natural gas engine. 48V mild hybrid.

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This system, as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger, all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, but also to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, the 3.0-liter

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

AmeriPride Services is taking delivery of 21 Ford F-59 trucks featuring XL Hybrids’ XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System by the end of this year. AmeriPride will use the hybrid-electric F-59 trucks for uniform rental and linen supply delivery in North American metropolitan markets including Arizona and Minnesota.

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These latest designs have been developed utilizing Wärtsilä’s strong competences in hybrid propulsion technology, along with the company’s extensive experience with more than 1,000 tugs built based on Wärtsilä’s ship designs. Using less engine power also decreases exhaust emission levels and, therefore, the environmental impact.

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MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 ECO Assist.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

The Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have together ordered 90 Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses as well as 12 charging stations. Delivery and installation will get under way this autumn. After the delivery, the TEC Group will have ordered in total 101 Volvo electric hybrids and 15 ABB charging stations.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation has begun trial operations of the pressurized combined power generation system which has been installed at Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. The hybrid power generation system combines the use of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and micro gas turbines. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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As only a software update will be installed, the time required for the work on the cars will be about 30 minutes. To optimize the air flow and the fuel mixture preparation, the intake ports (one each for swirl and the other for charging) and the exhaust ports have been modified relative to the predecessor engine. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Exhaust 186

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New Volvo Bus 7900 Electric Hybrid (plug-in hybrid) buses ( earlier post ) began scheduled operation in Hamburg on 18 December, coinciding with the opening of the Innovation Route 109. The plug-in hybrids are based on the Volvo 7900 Hybrid, Volvo Buses’ second series-produced hybrid bus model.

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liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650-volt electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Avalon Hybrid continues to be the only full hybrid vehicle in the segment. Hybrid grades include XLE, Limited, and XSE. 2019 Avalon Hybrid. 2019 Avalon Hybrid.

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Volvo Bus’ plug-in hybrid. Field tests being conducted in Gothenburg show that Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and total energy consumption (diesel plus electricity) by 61% compared to a comparable Euro 5 diesel bus. A number of European cities are showing an interest in the plug-in hybrids.

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XL Hybrids is introducing a new product line, the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution. XLP ship-thru deliveries to fleet customers will begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, said Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids’ co-founder and chief operating officer. vehicle uptime on Class 2-6 vehicles for major fleets since 2013.

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JUNE 5, 2017

XL Hybrids TYs7Oafol48Kkc8KJgZoTHgMu0w8LYSbRdYOj2VdwnuKwa">announced new fleet customers who intend to purchase its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. The XLP technology will be installed in MY17 and MY18 Ford F-150 pickups with the 2.7L

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Measurements by Ricardo found that an older Euro III bus retrofitted with a selective catalytic reduction and continuously regenerating particulate trap system can be cleaner in terms of lower NO x emissions than newer Euro V hybrid buses.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The new GS 300h is equipped with a second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system similar to that installed in the IS 300h. l/100 km (50 mpg US ).

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Cuomo announced the availability of $3 million in state funds to help municipalities purchase zero-emission vehicles and install related infrastructure. Plug-in hybrid, all-electric, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with a 10- to 50-mile electric range are eligible for rebates of $2,500. NY Governor Andrew M.

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The signing of the agreement begins the process of building and installing the first LPG-powered Scuderi power generator and energy storage systems. An air-hybrid configuration of the engine for vehicles envisions adding a compressed air storage tank to the engine. Scuderi Group, Inc., Earlier post.)

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The Hybrid PowerPack is a market-ready advanced development based on a test version that has demonstrated its reliability in an intensive test program consisting, among other things, of test runs covering no less than 15,000 km. With hybrid drives, braking energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the battery.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

(MHI) has achieved 4,000 hours of uninterrupted operation—a first—of a 200 kW-class pressurized hybrid (combined-cycle) power generation system incorporating solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and a micro gas turbine (MGT). MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008.

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This new Azipod D provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation. The Azipod D requires up to 25% less installed power. The unit power of Azipod propulsion systems is available up to 22 MW.

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Arriving at dealerships nationwide this month, the 2023 Highlander with the new turbo engine will have a starting MSRP of $36,420 and the 2023 Highlander Hybrid will have a starting MSRP of $40,220. Highlander Hybrid. The 2023 Highlander Hybrid, offered in both FWD and AWD, combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter

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liter in-line four-cylinder engine installed in the base vehicle. The direct proximity of the combustion engine to the electric drive components in the already tight installation space of the vehicle’s front end requires the integration of separate cooling circuits.

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7900 Volvo Plugin Hybrid Charging at Redbergsplatsen in Gothenburg. Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. The plug-in hybrids are based on the Volvo 7900 Hybrid, Volvo Buses’ second series-produced hybrid bus model. Hybrids Plug-ins' Click to enlarge.

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At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. Valve train (exhaust).

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launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter MR20DD engine and Nissan’s one-motor-two-clutch hybrid system ( earlier post ), the new X-Trail Hybrid delivers performance eclipsing those of typical 2.5-liter The hybrid. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The dual-fuel engine can also serve in a non-hybrid application. The natural gas-Diesel engine can thus also be used in a non-hybrid vehicle. The team started with a standard 2.0L

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Gillig LLC, one of the nation’s largest transit bus manufacturers, now offers the Vanner Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA) as standard equipment on their hybrid buses. reduced exhaust emissions; stable DC power at all temperatures and speeds; and precise and maintenance-free. Vanner HBA. Click to enlarge. Roof mounting.

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In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 50 kilometers (31 miles). The Integrated Starter Alternator is responsible for hybrid functions, such as boost or energy recovery, while allowing fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology.

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