Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. And that’s much cheaper than a new $1,300 kit.

GM 91

GM Ford Power Powered 91

EV Info

MARCH 26, 2021

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Solar 81

Solar Power Powered Grid 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

Note the position of the battery pack on the passenger side, which also helps with weight distribution in the car (with one driver). The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). Components of the XL1 plug-in power unit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

The power electronics are no longer designed as a separate unit, but instead are fully integrated into the transmission housing without increasing the outer dimensions of the transmission. With a new, significantly smaller hydraulic control unit, ZF has created the required installation space for the electric and electronic components.

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Hybrid Production Electric Electrical 261

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Put another way, the fuel cell technology is being developed so as to work as components in the MQB (transverse) kit, the development of which is led by the Volkswagen brand, and the MLB (longitudinal) kit being driven by Audi. A photovoltaic array was installed at the site for this purpose. ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Cars That Think

JUNE 4, 2022

The first personal computer developed in the United States is commonly thought to be the MITS Altair, which sold as a hobbyist’s kit in 1976. At nearly the same time the Apple I became available, also in kit form. began buying used copiers from Xerox’s copier division and installing laser heads in them. Mountain View, Calif.—began

Future 145

Future Engine Personal IDEA 145

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 It is simply the cost of doing business. Way to go morons.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41