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NEW F-PACE BUILT TO IMPRESSED FAST TRUCK CHARGING According to Scania, with 130 kW DC charging, the five battery pack array can be charged in less than 55 minutes and the nine batteries in less than 100 minutes.
MAKING PROGRESS Over the past few years Scania has taken several significant steps forward in the development of electric vehicle technology.
says the company. The all-important charging process is handled through a CCS charging connector which can hook the truck to the electric grid. According to Scania, with 130 kW DC charging, the five battery packs will be charged in less than 55 minutes and the nine batteries in less than 100 minutes. The truck can also be charged through
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regenerative braking. Transporters interested in power take off (PTO) should note that the DC box mounted on the chassis provides up to 60 kW PTO for body auxiliaries. This again, represents a shift from the normal set-up where PTO is controlled by connecting auxiliaries to an interface that is usually located on the gearbox or engine.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UPGRADES AND UPDATES AS MILD HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (MHEV) TECH COMES TO RANGE Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology is available on the Jaguar F-Pace for the first time as the new flagship model gets an enhanced intelligent all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission. With an assertive new exterior, beautifully crafted all-new interior, latest generation Pivi Pro infotainment and MHEV technology, the new Jaguar F-PACE is more luxurious, connected and efficient. The new exterior design gives the award-winning F-PACE performance SUV a cleaner, more assured presence, featuring a new sculpted bonnet with a wider power bulge and smoother, more precisely defined surfaces. The new bonnet also contributes to a more striking finish by reducing the number of shutlines on the front of the car. An enlarged grille features Jaguar’s heritage logo-inspired ‘diamond’ detailing, while the side fender vents now feature the iconic Leaper emblem, demonstrating the exceptional attention to detail found right across the vehicle. A new front bumper with redesigned air intakes and dark mesh details visually widen the new F-PACE for a more assured dynamic presence. New super slim all-LED quad headlights with ‘Double J’ Daytime Running Light (DRL) signatures, which are available with
optional Pixel LED technology, deliver increased resolution and brightness. With Adaptive Driving Beam capability, which evaluates the road ahead and automatically adapts the high beam light to mask oncoming traffic or traffic signs, the system can create varying light beam patterns by selecting different LED segments to optimise visibility and minimise risk of distracting other drivers. All-wheel drive is standard across all F-PACE models and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics provides rear-wheel drive biased performance, with the ability to vary torque to individual axles almost instantly depending on conditions. Auto Vehicle Hold meanwhile smooths operation by holding the brakes for an unlimited period of time when stationary on a gradient, gently releasing the brakes only when the driver depresses the accelerator to drive away. SPECIFICATIONS Engine
2.0-litre fourcylinder Ingenium
Power
335hp
Torque
365Nm
0-100km/h
7.3 seconds
Fuel economy
9.3l/100km
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