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Wärtsilä to install hybrid system on LNG-powered offshore supply vessel

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Viking Princess provides supplies to oil rigs in the North Sea and Barents Sea. The 5-year old vessel runs on four LNG-powered Wärtsilä engines. In essence, the technology is similar to that in hybrid cars: it keeps the engine load from dipping and re-routs the surplus to charge a battery, which in turn can fill in when needed.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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Thus, parts of the energy stored in the 48V battery system can also be used to stabilize the 12V on-board power supply. As an additional benefit, the system supports the internal combustion engine, compensating with power during the different stages of driving, and helps lead to a faster and smoother engine start.

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ZF and start-up Levant Power partnering on first fully active, regenerative suspension for automobiles

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG has entered into a partnership with Levant Power Corp. Levant Power Corp., Previous attempts to achieve high-bandwidth active suspension have fallen short due to cost, complexity and power consumption. The recently agreed cooperation between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Levant Power Corp.,

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The electric motors boost power delivery at low revs and can also turn the new LB744 into a purely electric car, reducing overall CO 2 emissions by 30% compared to the Aventador Ultimae.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. When considering purchasing an electric vehicle, it is important to remember that the initial purchase price will be higher than that of a comparable traditional gasoline-powered car. The fastest chargers, DC Fast Chargers, can charge a car in less than an hour.

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New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

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The system seamlessly re-engages when AWD is needed to handle road conditions. An AWD Integrated Management (AIM) system manages Electric Power Steering (EPS), throttle control, transmission shift control and drive torque distribution to continually help optimize handling.

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Kia India launched the facelifted iteration of the Sonet compact SUV just a few weeks ago in the country, re-energising the segment where it competes with some tough rivals like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue etc. Also, make sure the battery is charged fully before taking out the vehicle.

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