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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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The 150 kW (201 hp) electric motor is positioned at the rear axle, where it is integrated with an electrically shifted two-speed gearbox and the electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential in a compact electric drive unit (EDU)—a P3 hybrid. kWh, 70 kW of continuous output and 150 kW (201 hp) of peak output for ten seconds.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies www.hevt.com Chicago, IL converts Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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All electric motors used by Audi are liquid-cooled, so as to maintain their reliable operating temperature of at most 180 °C (356 °F). The interior of the power electronics attains temperatures considerably higher than 100°C (212 °F). In theory stations with up to 150 kW are conceivable. The passive circuit delivers about 0.5

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