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OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 19, 2009

South African engine developer IDR-Technology has designed a proof of concept model of its Intermeshing Differential Rotors (IDR) engine. ISO 3D view of IDR proof-of-concept design. IDR-Technology introduced the IDR engine at the 2008 SAE World Congress where it won an AEI Tech Award. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 1, 2009

The ChangAn CA18 FlexDI Concept Engine shown at Auto China 2008. Ltd, China’s fourth largest automotive manufacturer, have entered into a joint development contract for a concept engine. If the program is successful, Changan plans to take the FlexDI concept engine to mass production in a Changan vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 20, 2018

Long ranges and short refueling times make hydrogen an attractive future source of energy for electric mobility. As a sporty SUV, the model will combine the premium comfort of the full-size segment with long-range capability. Audi has been working on fuel cell concepts for almost 20 years.

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EV Central

JANUARY 22, 2024

READ MORE: Range anxiety solved? 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT But Based on our own Iain Curry’s test of the new Peugeot e-2008 with its high price and low range, they cant come soon enough. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Other micro-turbine range extenders. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2013

The concept and layout of the hydraulic hybrid system. Like electric hybrids, the hydraulic hybrid system is able to support gasoline and diesel engines in ranges where they do not work at optimum efficiency. The pressure accumulator has a more limited capacity and range than the lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Concept is an off-road EV beast READ MORE: Jeep EV journey begins with images of 2023 electric SUV That pricing places the Avenger up against the Hyundai Kona Electric and Peugeot e-2008 compact SUVs. to 15.8kWh/100km depending on the model while range is up to 396km and the maximum DC fast charging rate is 100kW.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Sodium borohydride attracted a great deal of interest beginning in the late 1990s as a hydrogen storage material, with companies and researchers working on its application in a range of applications, from portable devices to transportation. Millenium Cell liquidated in 2008.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The newly-developed sixth generation of our lithium-ion cells will bring a huge leap in technology that will increase energy density by more than 20 percent, improve charging speed by up to 30 percent and enhance range by up to 30 percent. We are also reducing CO 2 emissions from cell production by up to 60 percent.

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MAY 22, 2019

Concept illustration of a push boat powered by fuel cell system. The FLAGSHIPS project is supported by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), a public private partnership established under Europe’s Horizon 2020 frameworks to accelerate commercial realization of the technology in a range of transport and energy uses.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

VTO-funded research has reduced the cost of advanced batteries by 75% since 2008, and nearly every plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road today uses VTO-developed battery technology. The application process will include two phases: a concept paper and a full application.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. In 2008, EIG opened the EIG America sales office in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated EIG America in March 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

At the Tokyo Motor Show next week, Suzuki will show three concept cars: an all-new Alto Concept for the minivehicle segment; a new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept; and the SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle, shown earlier in 2008. The Swift Plug-in offers a battery-powered range of about 20 km (12 miles). The Swift PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the FCV Concept, which presages the introduction of the series-production vehicle, made its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. On the other hand, fuel cell vehicles are extremely versatile, with a long cruising range and a short fueling time.

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JULY 27, 2015

As one example, a drive unit swing arm, now entering production at the HNF eBike factory after development to series maturity in collaboration with BMW Research and Technology, originated from the first stage of BMW i market research and the early concept phase. The small logo with the wording “Concept by BMW i” indicates the origin.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Hurdles facing HCCI implementation include the difficulty of control, a limited power range and incomplete combustion; the Grail Engine is being designed to overcome these hurdles, according to Matthew Riley, CEO and Chief Research Scientist at Grail Engine Technologies. Tags: Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency. Matthew Riley.

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APRIL 17, 2013

A new study by EDAG Group, commissioned by the Aluminum in Transportation Group of the US Aluminum Association, finds that an all-aluminum body in white (BIW) can deliver potential mass savings in the 35 – 40% range over a base steel BIW. Concept was to be of riveted / bonded construction (with use of extrusions/sheet/castings).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel EPA 257

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MAY 27, 2011

A 2008 paper by a team at the University of Michigan. While the long-term fuel cost savings (dollars) were higher for the gasoline-powered vehicle, long-term distance savings (range) favored the electric vehicle. OSRAM JOULE LED forward lighting unit. Click to enlarge. The JFL2S draws 14 watts of power. Schoettle, B., Fujiyama, Y.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Honda launched its more recent fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, in July 2008. On 17 November 2014, Honda unveiled the FCV Concept in Japan, pointing the way to an all-new Honda fuel-cell vehicles slated for launch first in Japan by March 2016 followed by launches in the US and Europe. Hydrogen Infrastructure'

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Compression ignition makes possible a super lean burn that improves engine efficiency up to 20–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G, and from 35–45% over Mazda’s 2008 gasoline engine of the same displacement. SKYACTIV-X even equals or exceeds the latest SKYACTIV-D diesel engine in fuel efficiency. Yamasaki, Y., Umahashi, S., Uesugi, Y.,

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Taking the technology currently in the BMW i3 as a basis, by 2030 we will be able to double the energy density of our battery cells—and therefore also the operating range of the vehicles for our customers. The new Battery Cell Competence Center puts us in an enviable position.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

As it transforms from premium vehicle manufacturer to mobility provider, the company is continually expanding its range of services. Car-sharing will be a key element of the mobility concept in tomorrow’s cities. Earlier post.). On average, a car is parked up for 23 hours a day. Why not make it earn a little money during this time?

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MAY 28, 2009

GM approaches to extending the operating range of classic HCCI. GM has also begun to publish SAE papers describing the techniques and strategies it is using to extend the fuel-efficient, low-emissions HCCI operating range down to lower load regions. Then in the Spring of 2008.we Adapted from Yun et al.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. One significant advantage of FCEV technology is its ability to provide long-range driving capability without requiring lengthy recharging times. The upcoming Honda hydrogen vehicle is expected to come in 2024 with improved performance, range, and affordability compared to its predecessors.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. In addition to its potential as a fuel for home and automotive use, hydrogen could be used in a wide range of applications, including large-scale power generation.

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APRIL 19, 2009

Bright Automotive will unveil its IDEA plug-in hybrid concept on Tuesday in Washington, DC. The IDEA is designed to operate in all-electric mode for the first 30 miles before switching to hybrid mode for a full range of 400 miles. Bright will then take the IDEA will to Norway in May 2009 for the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS24).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This initial application of Mazda’s SKYACTIV engine and transmission technologies—their first application in a production vehicle—will realize higher torque at low- and mid-range engine speeds resulting in better drivability with less fuel consumption in everyday driving.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

In 2008, Nissan unveiled the Biomimetic Car Robot Drive (BR23C)—a robotic micro-car that recreates bee characteristics with the goal of producing a system that prevents collisions altogether. In EPORO, a laser range finder is used for lateral-line sense, while Ultra Wide Band (UWB) communications technology is utilized for the sense of sight.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Hyundai had introduced the i-blue systems concept, an optimized combination of currently available technologies (i-blue package) at the 2008 Geneva show. Other models in the Hyundai new car range will progressively be offered with ISG technology. Earlier post.) liter GDi turbocharged engine. liter and 1.6-liter

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APRIL 13, 2010

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009, Renault unveiled four Lithium-ion battery electric concept vehicles that provide a preview of Renault’s range of production electric vehicles to be released from 2011 on. EDF and Renault have been working together in France on vehicle electrification and infrastructure since October 2008.

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JUNE 2, 2023

ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of more than a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

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MARCH 4, 2014

In order to meet customer expectations, hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles need driving ranges and fueling times comparable to conventional gasoline vehicles. This new fueling protocol will allow FCEV customers everywhere to realize short fueling times over a wide range of temperatures. —Steve Mathison. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 1, 2013

The family-owned company, which was formed in 2002, has, in conjunction with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), designed, modeled and prototyped a range of implementations of the Scuderi architecture, including naturally aspirated, air hybrid, Millerized and turbocharged versions. Concept Engines Engines Fuel Efficiency Market Background'

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JULY 16, 2015

CCH 2 tanks offer up to 50% more hydrogen storage capacity than 700 bar tanks and can support a driving range of more than 500 kilometers (310 miles). The DOE Hydrogen Program conducted a technical assessment of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage for vehicular applications during 2006-2008. Aceves et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

The FED program, launched in late 2008, has the overarching goals of improving military vehicle technology, reducing fuel consumption on the battlefield, and reducing the nation’s dependence on oil. Simulation results and innovative systems engineering methodologies were used to develop vehicle concepts for demonstration.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Depending on the model, the savings achieved by all currently available model series in comparison with the corresponding predecessors lie in the double-digit percentage range while simultaneously offering significantly increased performance.

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