2012 Automobile Manufacturer Concept Germany 
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.,
Green Car Congress
JULY 30, 2013
The production of the i3 marks the first time an automobile manufacturing plant in Germany has installed wind turbines on site to directly power production.) The rovings are sent to the joint venture’s second site, at the Wackersdorf Innovation Park in Germany, for industrial processing into lightweight carbon fibre laminates.
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