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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electricexhaust gas turbocharger. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). An electric motor around 1.6 Under the hood of the open-top 2+2-seater is an AMG-enhanced 2.0-liter
Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extended range electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 seconds, and 80-145 km/h (50-90 mph) in 2.3 Earlier post.) Active aerodynamics.
Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Extensive modifications to the drive, chassis, design and equipment will provide the hallmark AMG driving experience with all-electric drive. This is a P3 hybrid configuration.).
V6 TDI bi-turbo with electric compressor. Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Click to enlarge.
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BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0
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Under the agreement, Cummins QSK95 diesel engines will be used in Siemens’ diesel electric locomotives in the US. The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The QSK95 engine for rail. Click to enlarge.
The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. Maximum speed is 75 mph. Exhaust emissions will be assessed in line with the latest RSSB guidance to understand both the baseline conditions and the impact of dual-fuelling for both hydrogen and biogas.
An actuator in the exhaust system, as fitted to the first SQ5 TDI, gives the V6 a sonorous sound. This offers the advantage since exhaust gas cleaning responds more quickly. The exhaust manifold benefits from improved insulation; the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start. liters (0.2
The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. On the Nordschleife. Click to enlarge.
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The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle. mph (310 km/h). Max speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).
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This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 seconds and reaches its top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph) or, with adaptive air suspension, 218 km/h (135 mph). A DeNox catalytic converter in the exhaust system reduces the remaining oxides of nitrogen by means of an additive. L/100 km or 19%.
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TDI (35 kW); electric motor (35 kW); a 7-speed DSG (DQ200E) and the power electronics. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. The electric motor is supplied with energy from the 8.6 In all-electric operation the twin up!
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seconds, with a top speed of 242 km/h (150 mph). Coupled with the eight-speed Tiptronic S, the turbo diesel accelerates the new Gran Turismo from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 The Panamera Diesel is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive.
Turbo delivers 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds and weighs 380 pounds less than the current Silverado with the 4.3L An integrated exhaust manifold that is part of the cylinder head assembly and recovers exhaust heat for faster engine and transmission warmup, with quicker turbo response.
mph) (governed). Among its features are an electric compressor with a supporting 48V subsytem that augments the work of the two turbochargers. Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load.
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The Malibu turbo can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. Rotocast aluminum cylinder head with sodium-filled exhaust valves. The exhaust valves have sodium-filled stems that promote valve cooling.
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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.
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