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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Skarke et al.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. liter in-line four-cylinder Skyactiv-G gasoline engine with a 100 kW electric motor and a 355V, 17.8 The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power and 250 N·m of torque from zero rpm. kWh battery pack.

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph).

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. The air conditioning system operates together with an efficient heat pump that uses the waste heat from the electrical drive components. l/100 km (112.0–123.8 US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 kWh/100 km; and combined CO 2 emissions of 48–44 g/km (77.2–70.8

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s most shocking upgrade is being hidden in plain sight

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Tesla did not waste any time highlighting the Model S Plaid’s killer metric: 0-60 mph in 1.99 Among these are its 60-130 mph time, which is arguably the Model S Plaid’s true killer metric. What has to be said is that the Model S Plaid is a car that continues to pull really strongly far beyond 60 mph.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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In normal driving, the motor on the rear axle provides propulsion as standard. Now, due to a number of optimizations, the front electric motor is almost entirely disengaged and disconnected from the electricity supply. Only when the driver requests more power do both motors spring into action. When braking from 100 km/h (62.1

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