Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L kWh lithium-ion battery—integrated in the front section of the XL1—supplies the electric motor with 220 volts of electrical energy.

Plug-in 324

Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Like the race engine of the RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer.

Porsche 259

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between the Energy Department and the Department of the Army, the Army is contributing an additional $3 million in co-funding to support projects focused on lightweighting and propulsion materials, batteries, fuels, and lubricants. Arkansas Power Electronics International.

Lithium Ion 210

Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The core of each of these individual cells is a polymer membrane, with a platinum-based catalyst on both sides of the membrane. On battery power, the Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro covers as much as 50 kilometers (31.1 An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. In terms of the performance of the battery system, the individual strengths and weaknesses of both concepts cancel each other out. The majority of stations currently available on the market support DC charging with 50 kW.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150