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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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This 10-min fast-charging battery was developed for electric cars, with the black box on the top containing a battery management system to control the module. The technology relies on internal thermal modulation, an active method of temperature control to demand the best performance possible from the battery, Wang explained.

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Acura unveils all-new electrified ARX-06 race car

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Acura Motorsports released the first official images and details for the all-new, electrified Acura ARX-06 prototype sports car, which will make its competition debut next January at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The MGU is contained in a common transmission casing and gearbox internals provided by Xtrac.

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ICCT-led analysis of turbocharged, downsized engine tech finds lower costs and greater benefits than 2012 EPA/NHTSA analysis; 48V, e-boost, Miller

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A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), in collaboration with Eaton, Ricardo, JCI, BorgWarner, Honeywell, and the ITB Group, analyzes current turbocharged, downsized gasoline engine technology developments and trends.

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Abandoned History: Cadillac's Northstar V8, Head Bolts and Gaskets Aplenty (Part I)

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Back in 2022 Abandoned History covered the development and usage of Cadillac’s all-star engine for the Eighties, the High Technology V8. arrived, the engine was already at the end of its service life. The latter part of the Seventies ushered in downsizing subsequent to the 1973 OPEC embargo and emissions regulation.

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Nissan 1.5L, 3-cylinder 400 hp engine to complement electric Le Mans ZEOD RC powerplant

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The 400 hp DIG-T R race engine. liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine weighing only 40 kg (88 lbs) as the companion internal combustion engine for its electric ZEOD RC which will debut at Le Mans this year. liter three-cylinder turbo engine will take over. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Emphasizes Downsizing at 30th Vienna Engine Symposium; Highlights 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI

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Continuing to emphasize a downsizing approach, Volkswagen presented two new engines at the at the 30 th Vienna Engine Symposium (7-8 May): the 1.2-liter liter TSI gasoline engine and the 1.6-liter Both engines will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year. liter 77 kW (103 hp) TSI engine.

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China’s JAC collaborating with Ricardo on advanced thermal engineering for vehicle development

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Ricardo and JAC, one of China’s largest vehicle manufacturers, are working together on thermal systems engineering for passenger car applications. As a part of the project, Ricardo is also providing technology transfer in the form of collaborative working and training to JAC engineers both in China and at Ricardo sites in the UK.

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