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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). In E-Power driving mode, the electric motor can, on its own, propel the vehicle up to a maximum speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). The lithium-ion battery is installed underneath the loadspace floor and has a capacity of 14.1 The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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Volt and Its Battery Pack Converging on Product and Process Validation in February 2010; Fine-Tuning in Preparation for Start of Regular Production in Nov 2010

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The Volt and its Li-ion battery pack have proceeded in parallel through GM’s development and manufacturing process. The current cell chemistry for the Volt, now in its fourth generation, is the one that will head into production. Volt battery development. Relative to tweaking [the cell], these are very small adjustments.

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Audi unveils e-tron GT concept at LA Auto Show; production version in about 2 years

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mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) to maximize the range. Here a charging pad with integral coil is installed permanently on the floor where the car is to be parked, and connected to the power supply. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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lb-ft) of torque, and are capable of propelling the electric SUV from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 kW with a 230 volt domestic outlet and up to 11 kW when connected to a 400 volt industrial charge point. The entry-level model also features e-quattro all-wheel-drive delivered by an electric motor mounted on each axle.

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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The vehicle comes standard with 240 volt mobile electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) which can also be used in a common 120-volt outlet; 240-volt charging quickly replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is the innovative direct cooling: For the first time, the 560 cells are cooled individually; they are thus permanently surrounded by a high-tech coolant based on an electrically non-conductive liquid.

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