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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Mopar fans have an overwhelming penchant for V8 motors and minor obsession with the glory days of American muscle. Stellantis is clearly trying to address all of the above.

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Hyundai Introduces i-flow Diesel Hybrid Concept at Geneva; New Blue Drive Vehicles and Technologies

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Hyundai staged the global debut of its i-flow diesel hybrid concept car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The i-flow is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator. An eco-driving guidance system is present to encourage super-efficient motoring. Blue Drive.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

Baua Electric

It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Lectric XP LITE quick specs Motor: 300W (720W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (40 mi), but less on throttle only Battery: 48V 7.8

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Jeep shows off the Magneto, its Wrangler EV prototype

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According to Motor Trend , Jeep displayed its Wrangler EV prototypes at its safari launch event. The 4×4 system was then hooked up to a single motor in the engine bay, producing 285 horsepower and 273-pound-feet of torque. A 70kWh battery powered the motor. The vehicles were named Magneto and Magneto 2.0 The Magneto 2.0

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

Baua Electric

It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Lectric XP LITE quick specs Motor: 300W (720W peak) geared rear hub motor Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Range: Claimed up to 72 km (40 mi), but less on throttle only Battery: 48V 7.8

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Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid Concept Presages Future Production PHEVs

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Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. A 100 kW electric motor is at the heart of Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive architecture. Click to enlarge.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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