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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Audi offering 12V mild hybrid versions of new A4; 48V MHEV for S4 TDI diesel

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US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3 g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 138 – 125 g/km (222.1 - 201.2 US mpg); combined CO 2 emissions 166 – 163 g/km (267.2 – 262.3

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). Both systems are embedded in the standard 48 volt main electrical system.

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Audi presents latest SQ5 TDI diesel; 48V MHEV & electric compressor

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TDI brings two technologies that reduce consumption and improve the engine response. The 48-volt mild hybrid system (MHEV) integrates a belt alternator starter (BAS), a lithium-ion battery that provides buffer storage, and a 48/12-volt voltage converter. Combined fuel consumption is 7.0 l/100km (33.6 liters (0.2

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Audi’s mighty diesel: SQ8 TDI SUV coupé; 48V MHEV

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The EPC draws its drive power from a 48-volt electrical system, which is also the backbone of the mild hybrid system (MHEV). In real-world customer operation, MHEV technology reduces consumption by up to 0.5 In real-world customer operation, MHEV technology reduces consumption by up to 0.5 liters (0.1 liters (0.1 liters (30.2

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Audi’s new design prologue show car includes 48V subsystem; mild hybrid capabilities; soon to be in production cars

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Among the many advanced technology features of this “foretaste of the future of Audi” is a new 48?volt volt subsystem of the vehicle electrical system—this is a technology that will soon be introduced to production cars at Audi. US mpg), which equates to CO 2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer (320.3 Dynamic all?wheel

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New Audi A6 quattro for Europe: three diesels, all MHEVs

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US mpg) (156-152 grams CO 2 per kilometer (251.1–244.6 mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 The three TDI units come standard with Audi’s mild hybrid technology (MHEV = Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which makes driving even more convenient and can reduce fuel consumption in real driving conditions by up to 0.4

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