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Pierburg to supply small series hydrogen blower to BMW

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The blower was developed in both a low- and high-voltage version with up to 800 volts. The project aims to reduce the currently still high manufacturing costs of these systems by using low-cost, space-saving components and a high level of integration.

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Schaeffler to show 48V mild-hybrid SUV concept at NAIAS; phase 2 of development meets 2025 CAFE

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At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, Schaeffler will show the second phase of its concept car that meets 2025 CAFE requirements, including its mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. The vehicle is based on a modern, all-wheel-drive, midsize SUV with an automatic transmission.

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Audi unveils e-tron Sportback electric SUV Coupé; market intro spring 2020

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The Audi e-tron Sportback is a battery-electric SUV coupé offering up to 300 kW of power and a range of up to 446 kilometers (277.1 This enables the SUV coupé to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 kWh net) and operates at a rated voltage of 396 volts. Overall, the SUV?coupé miles) (WLTP) from a single battery charge.

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Edmunds.com: EV and hybrid loyalty falls to all-time low

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Edmunds’ analysis found that a hybrid or electric trade-in is more likely to go toward the purchase of a SUV (33.8%) than another hybrid or EV. of EV trade-ins went toward the purchase of a SUV, compared to just 4.8% went toward a gas-guzzling purchase of a large SUV or crossover SUV. that went toward another EV.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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Lutz was a staunch supporter of GM’s plug-in hybrid of the time, the Cruze-based Volt. The trucks could power tools on a job site with standard 120- and 240-volt outlets. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership. VIA had plans for a third VTRUX model too, the so-called “Presidential SUV.”&

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

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Representatives of GM stoked the clamor for the Volt, and a Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid sat on the show floor. Meanwhile, GM is hedging its bets by continuing to invest in the dream of cheap, cellulosic ethanol and the hallucinogenic pipe dream of hydrogen fuel cell SUVs. I will pay nothing for my 300 mile road trip.)

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Mitsubishi finally brought the a plug-in hybrid version of its Outlander SUV to the U.S.