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PSA evaluating Aquarius Engines’ free-piston linear generator for range-extender

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PSA Groupe is evaluating a free-piston engine linear-generator under development by Israel-based start-up Aquarius Engines for use as a range-extender in its electric vehicles. Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). Earlier post.). Scavenging.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. In addition, the unit is equipped with a water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). With a high 12.8:1 l/100 km (32.7

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

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The prototype hybrid electric supercar with microturbine technology, based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body, will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. The CMT-380 will debut at the LA Auto Show 2-13 December. DOE and BIRD Grants. The two-year project will total almost $3.8

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