Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2012
For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano (introduced in 2011), is offering buyers an Ecotec 2.0L Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb-ft of torque, according to GM. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder engine also is equipped with eAssist. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2014
At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. In 2013 total Toyota Motor Europe sales reached 847,540 vehicles, an increase of 9,569 units from 2012, equalling a 0.2 Hybrid models now represent 18.5%
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world premiere concept cars—two of them plug-in hybrids—at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 late in November. The latest fuel efficiency technologies adopted in the MITSUBISHI Concept AR include the use of a downsized direct-injection turbocharged engine. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2014
We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. USABC Electrical and Electronics Technical Team Roadmap (June 2013). Evaluation Of The 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive System (ORNL, 2011).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Hyundai is also displaying the diesel i40 48V hybrid concept, featuring a lead-carbon battery. liter diesel powertrain, the show car is fitted with a 48-volt lead-carbon battery, boosting power by 15% and reducing CO 2 output by up to 20%. In addition, the lead-carbon battery is almost completely recyclable at the end of its lifecycle.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world-premiere concept cars at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 at the end of this month: two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concepts, and one mild-hybrid concept. liter V6 supercharged MIVEC engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with a high-output motor and a high-capacity battery.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
The ADEPT project was launched in 2013 to demonstrate the potential for 48V-based intelligent electrification to deliver full hybrid-scale fuel efficiency from a highly cost-effective package. An effective limitation on downsizing, however, is the delivery of acceptable driveability characteristics and launch performance.
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