Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
The new flagship of the BMW i car fleet for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship makes use of the “Qualcomm Halo Prototype Technology” inductive charging system. The system uses no cable connections and charges this special BMW i8 Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 1.9 l/100 km; combined energy consumption: 14.0
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2020
As quick reference comparisons, both the GM EV1 and Volkswagen’s XL1 had drag coefficients of approximately 0.19; the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in at approximately 0.22; the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. The outer skin of the show car is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP); the occupant cell is a mix of CFRP monocoque and an aluminum structure. Audi Wireless Charging. Audi Wireless Charging (AWC) refers to contactless induction charging.
Baua Electric
JULY 12, 2023
The untouched supercar is coming in overdue 2024 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and in all probability the carbon-fiber bath shared with its Revuelto weighty brother. Lamborghini’s alternative for the Huracán has been noticed for the primary year. We additionally listen it’ll ditch a V-10 in bias of a turbocharged V-8.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 2, 2014
The combustion engine is a four-liter V8 with biturbo charging; it produces 412 kW (560 hp) of power and 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) of torque. An Audi wallbox that is used for charging provides for optimal energy transfer. The brake calipers grip large, carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs, and the tire size is 285/30 R 21.
Cars That Think
APRIL 27, 2022
These videos are unfortunately not all that great, but here’s a decent one of the jumping robot (which the researchers creatively refer to as “our jumper”) launching itself, landing, self-righting, and then launching again. And here’s a slow-motion close-up of the jump itself. It’s so much energy in such a small device!”
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Unique to Formula E are the profiled all-weather specification tires from Audi’s long-term partner Michelin which have a close reference to the production versions. Like in Formula 1, the driver sits in a carbon fiber monocoque complying with the latest FIA safety standards. It sits between the driver’s seat and the powertrain.
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