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Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

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This is made possible by a water-cooling system that protects the motor, and particularly the power electronics, from overheating. When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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Both can add up to 110 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW. Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 An onboard power panel in the bed can provide up to 7.2 kW while an available onboard power panel in the front trunk (frunk) provides up to 3.6

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

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The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine. 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. TDI have been revised.

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GMC introduces 2022 HUMMER EV Edition 1; powered by all-new Ultium battery tech

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Adaptive Air Suspension with available segment-leading Extract Mode capability enables the suspension height to be raised approximately 6 inches (149 mm) to help the HUMMER EV negotiate extreme off-road situations such as clearing boulders or fording water. 800-volt DC public fast charging5 compatibility of up to 350 kilowatts.

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Audi continues rollout of standard 48V mild hybrid system with new A6 Avant

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For the four-cylinder engines, they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. However, the six- and eight-cylinder engines are equipped with a new 48-volt system that serves as the main vehicle electric system. A water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS) is mounted to the combustion engine’s front end. ft) meters.

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Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

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From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 Ah—like the second-generation Chevy Volt. Liquid cooling (water jackets next to each cell), allow battery modules to be packaged on their sides.

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