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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 kWh Li poly pack. The Sonata PHEV is perfectly capable of handling (legal) Interstate speeds on battery pack alone; however, such operation depletes the battery relatively quickly.

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Tesla acquiring ultracap maker Maxwell Technologies for ~$218M; new 3.0V platform

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DLA Piper, LLP (US) represented Maxwell as outside legal counsel, and Barclays Capital Inc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Tesla as outside legal counsel. platform includes small cells used in actuators, emergency lighting, telematics, automotive, backup systems, smart meter and robotic applications.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new E-Class; new engines, PHEV, driver assistance systems; DRIVE PILOT

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kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged from an external power source. The WLTP cycle (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure), which is scheduled to supersede the NEDC measuring cycle in future, was another focus of attention during the development phase. 6-cylinder diesel engine.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack (with 84 pouch-style cells courtesy of SK Innovation ) that’s laser-welded behind two racy sport seats. That front-drive mode gets the car a green light in cities like London and Rome as they begin to bar polluting cars from their downtown areas. Those motors are fed electrons by a 7.9-kilowatt-hour

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations.

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

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Audi distinguishes between two basic types of lithium-ion battery. At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 At present, lithium-ion batteries in the automotive sector have an energy density of about 0.14 kWh per kilogram. kWh per kilogram.

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