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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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A Rolls-Royce electrical power system will be integrated into the VA-X4 piloted all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, which will carry up to four passengers and the pilot for 120 miles at cruise speeds of more than 200 mph and is on course to certify in 2024.

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system. mph) in less than 5 seconds. mph) in less than 5 seconds. l/100km (37.9–38.6

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Vitesco launches EMR3 e-axle for Dongfeng

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tons, it offers a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and gives the driver a range of around 400 kilometers (249 miles) calculated on the base of the NEDC. Product development has been done at the Vitesco Technologies locations in Berlin, Nuremberg (Germany) as well as in Shanghai and Tianjin (China).

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. A compact electric motor, which also uses the compact 48-volt system, accelerates the compressor wheel of the EPC to 65,000 rpm in roughly 300 milliseconds.

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (39.9–40.6

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. mph), the rear wheels turn as much as five degrees in the opposite direction to the front wheels, reducing the turning circle and making the steering response even more spontaneous. liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (39.9–40.6

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). The EPC operates with a constant voltage of 48 volts. The drive power for the EPC comes from the 48-volt main electrical system of the Audi SQ8 TDI, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV).

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