Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
The organization plans to start such services in fiscal year 2012. The concept for the service is the result of investigations conducted by a working group formed at the request from the CHAdeMO Association to all its members in July 2010. Chubu Electric Power Co., Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2016
Among the new features in the R18 are a more radical aerodynamics concept, including a new safety cell; a Li-ion battery replacing the flywheel energy storage system; and a revised V6 TDI diesel engine. The FIA WEC regulations have been providing automobile manufacturers with incentives to build increasingly efficient race cars since 2014.
Baua Electric
JUNE 3, 2024
The evolution of seatbelts, from Cayley’s initial concept to Bohlin’s widespread innovation, demonstrates not only mechanical progress but also a societal shift toward prioritising passenger safety, making every journey a safer one. This design became the global standard, significantly improving vehicular safety.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2009
In the long run, the large variety of drivetrain concepts will give way to electric drive. Comparison of drive concepts for diesel engines, with reductions in fuel consumption. In addition, automobile manufacturers are using other technologies to further decrease consumption and emissions. Source: Bosch. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 1, 2014
Design concept of the integrated A/C compressor-traction motor unit. The cooperation between DLR and NTU has existed since 2012 and emphasizes electric mobility, energy storage, air conditioning systems, and hybrid lightweight construction as well as multifunctional materials.). Michael Schier, DLR’s Institute of Vehicle Concepts.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2011
Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012. Background.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 12, 2015
In June 2013, Audi commissioned a power-to-gas facility in the north German town of Werlte, thus becoming the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy sources. Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium-term regulatory requirements (e.g.,
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