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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). This technology comes from Formula 1.

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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). mpg US), which corresponds to 205 to 204 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (329.9 - 328.3 As a result, the gas travel paths are short, which enables spontaneous responding behavior. liters (0.1 liters (30.2

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Audi’s performance SQ5 diesel features electric compressor with mild hybrid system

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mpg US), corresponding to 172 – 177 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (276.8 – 284.9 The 48-volt main electrical system includes an electric-powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system. An AC/DC converter connects the conventional 12-volt electrical system. In the NEDC it consumes between 6.6 – 6.8

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New Audi S6 and S7 diesel TDI models pair 48V system with electric compressor

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For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). US mpg); Audi S6 Avant: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 6.5

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 161 grams per kilometer (259.1 Both systems are embedded in the standard 48-volt main electrical system. For the first time in the S5 TDI, a powerful 48–volt belt alternator starter is the heart of the mild hybrid system with maximum recuperation power of up to 8 kW. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Despite the new spaciousness, the Prius v will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined (5.35, 5.88 Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. Connectivity. L/100km, respectively). It also does not include any animal-based material.

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