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Honda updates CR-Z hybrid with more power and Li-ion battery

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The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The car also features a Lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of this sporty performance.

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 2: The ActiveHybrid 7 with Li-ion Pack

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The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 In this case, power is supplied directly through the 120-volt on-board network powered by the lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery measures just 14.6 The battery pack.

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Volkswagen targeting 5% of Jetta sales in US with new sporty Hybrid model; expected 45 mpg combined

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kWh Li-ion battery pack. The Jetta Hybrid can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, and has a top track speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), electronically governed in the US. The Jetta is the first Volkswagen hybrid with a Li-ion pack (cells from Sanyo).

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 Thanks to the near-engine configuration, exhaust aftertreatment has a low heat loss and excellent operating conditions. The top speed in e-mode has been raised from 130 km/h (81 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph).

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. The new engine is fitted with an exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) system. The exhaust gas heat recovery unit is attached at the outlet side of the catalytic converter.

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Daimler to begin production and sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in Europe

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Elements of the hybrid drive for Eco Hybrid: electric motor between clutch and Duonic gear box; Li-ion battery pack; power electronics. This engine has an exhaust gas recycling system and a particle filter. The motor draws its power from lithium-ion batteries, packaged in nine modules. Click to enlarge. Ah and weigh 63.5

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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kWh Li-ion pack enabling an electric range of up to 15 miles (24 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph (100 km/h), according to Toyota. The Li-ion pack is almost half the weight of the earlier pack, and so much more compact that the dimensions of the plug-in Prius are the same as those of the iconic liftback—i.e.,

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