Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2010
Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. —Jim Lentz.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
The higher-voltage variant will support moves by European vehicle manufacturers announced earlier this year to introduce 48 volt passenger vehicle power networks to help meet the requirement for lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer. Micro-mild hybrids.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 10, 2013
The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. This enables high power, improved fuel atomization and efficient mixing with the air intake charge. Click to enlarge. CDTI torque-power curve.
Teslarati
MARCH 1, 2023
18:41 CST – Elon Musk noted that one thing that for the vast majority of people, things are affordability driven. Most times, it’s a matter of whether people can afford one. Affordability is what matters,” Musk said. A question about bidirectional charging was also asked. This is especially notable in Shanghai.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The Co-Optima researchers are working to discover: What fuel properties maximize engine performance? What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? For Thrust 1, the researchers are focused on fuel properties—not a specific molecule, Wagner said. Ethanol is the answer.”
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2009
The zero-emission Focus battery-electric vehicle, which is being developed in partnership with Magna International, features a high-voltage electric motor powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack and charged by plugging in to a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet. It is about fuel economy and the electrification of vehicles.
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