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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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Porsche unveils Mission X electric hypercar concept

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As with a conventionally powered mid-engined car, this provides the basis for excellent agility. The battery is installed centrally behind the vehicle’s seats. This ‘e-core layout’ centers the mass in the car.

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Ford Europe bringing 48V mild hybrid tech to Tourneo van; new diesel engines

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Ford Europe will introduce more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0-liter liter EcoBlue engine will be offered as a new 185 PS variant with 415 N·m of torque, for more responsive performance and greater pulling power when carrying up to nine occupants and luggage. liter EcoBlue is also available with 130 PS and 105 PS power outputs.

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Mercedes-Benz 48V system debuts in new S-Class

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The 48 volt system establishes a third on-board power network. It fills the gap between the 12 volt network already established for decades and the high-voltage network required by electric vehicles. It is however not being replaced, but rather supplemented by the 48 volt network.

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We Are Now Legal!!!

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and taking about 6 hours to charge @ 10amps per charger from a standard 115 volt ac plug rated at 15 amps. miles) The range and speed performance is not bad for used UPS (uninterrupted power supply) batteries from a computer back up system. We are averaging about 25 km's (15.33 The top speed averages about 80 km per hour (49.71

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. No matter how it is powered, the fire risk for any vehicle will never be zero.

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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Sila Nano replaces conventional graphite electrodes entirely with its proprietary silicon-dominant composite materials that enable high energy density and high cycle life, which translates to more powerful, longer-range and enduring sources of power for electric vehicles.