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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. The continuous and peak power of the electric motor is 206 and 275 kilowatts, respectively—ZF thus achieves continuous power of around 75% of the peak power.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Rear right: motor, power electronics and battery pack. Top: full powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Salt water powered sports car revealed

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Meet the Quant e-Sportlimousine – a salt water powered sports car which has recently been accepted as street-legal in Germany. First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, this impressive luxury vehicle delivers 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed 236mph, despite its unusual power[.]. Latest News'

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10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

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That means the motor, controller, charger, electrical system, and battery pack are all UL-certified. As more cities and states require UL certification for e-bikes to be legally sold, having this important level of testing already secured is a major advantage. The Velotric Discover 2 is surprisingly waterproof! Don’t believe me?

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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Vonmercier is the electric sportscar hovercraft that will have you saying, “Ok, but why?”

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Several different videos of the Vonmercier Arosa show it operating on everything from water to grass and even snow. That’s how it’s legally registered, making the water its native habitat. That must be thanks to the impressively large 240 hp (178 kW) power rating across three motors that propel the 16-foot (4.9

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The reactor would produce steam to spin turbines that would generate electricity to power motors. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. The first was the American NS Savannah , built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9