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They are moving to 48 volt electrical system.
They want to dispense with the need for belt-driven engine ancillaries,
replacing items like the water pump and air conditioning compressor to high-voltage electric control.
The engine also features an electric auxiliary compressor for the turbocharger to reduce turbo lag and improve performance, with Mercedes-Benz claiming it generates V8-rivalling performance - with outputs of over 300kW and 500Nm - with far better fuel economy.
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