Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

New to LF-LC and derived from project LFA, LF-LC leverages Lexus’ in-house experience in marrying carbon fiber and aluminium alloy materials to achieve a light body mass. The Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive features an Atkinson cycle combustion engine mated to an advanced high-energy battery pack. —Tony Cramb.

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Lexus Hybrid Concept Carbon Fiber 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both. Austria-based Alset Global’s Hybrid Hydrogen system comprises a hydrogen fuel rail, storage tank and proprietary engine management system. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 Engines Hydrogen'

Aston Martin 230

Aston Martin Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Current state-of-the-art hydrogen storage vessels for fuel cell electric vehicles are cost prohibitive because of the necessary carbon fiber. This project will seek to reduce the cost of these vessels by 25% by using less expensive fibers in a graded construction of the vessel wall. Nextgen Aeronautics, Inc.

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Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Transportation Fuel 218

Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

A minor freshen will have to begin in past due 2025 and an all-electric model will come within the decade’s 2nd part. 5-liter V-6 engine — will obtain a swish and extra aerodynamic redesign and progress on sale by means of early 2025. It options slimmer headlights and hind lights and brings Nissan’s untouched grille design.

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Nissan Carbon Fiber Automobile Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

It came on with a bang, winning many Car of the Year awards, recognized for its design, performance and ride comfort. This limited production luxury sedan (1,500 units worldwide) ceased production in November 2021, and ushers-in a new era for the Polestar brand seeing only all-electric cars and SUVs going forward. ICE+EV makes big hp.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Classic Muscle Car Goes All-Electric. Translation: To make the next generation Dodge Charger Daytona SRT all-electric—in the process Dodge made it faster than the current gas-gulping, fire-breathing Charger Hellcat with a 6.2-liter The Charger EV offers a glimpse at the brand’s electric future. Pricing and Availability.

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Dodge Concept Carbon Fiber All-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding nearly $55 million for 24 projects to develop and deploy advanced vehicle technologies, supporting the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. Description.

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Advanced fuels and lubricants. Grantee Description.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Spark Powered

MAY 9, 2023

Get ready to ride the waves like never before with the Electric Powered Motorized Surfboard – the ultimate electric watercraft for thrill-seekers and water enthusiasts. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the features that make this electric surfboard a must-have for any water sports lover.

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Motor Motors Motoring Power 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Navistar, Inc. Drive Oregon.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

The Corolla Cross, launched in 2021 with a gasoline engine, will be joined in 2023 by the compact crossover Corolla Cross Hybrid, one more gasoline-electric hybrid offering from Toyota. 4-cylinder gasoline engine replacing the 1.8L The i-Force Max gasoline hybrid V6 delivers 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 83

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. million barrels per day); and.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. liter, two-cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, along with improved hybrid system efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. The FOA contains a total of 9 Areas of Interest (AOIs). kilowatt (kW).

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Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

Further, although compared with the previous model the car’s dimensions have grown, its weight has been reduced by up to 120 kilograms (265 lbs), depending on the engine. All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max. BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The S5 takes to the road with a new six-cylinder turbo engine developing 354 hp (264 kW) and 500 N·m (369 lb-ft). In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. TFSI engine. Audi S5 Sportback g-tron.

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Audi Gas Gasoline Available 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The two-seater burns three liters of gasoline per 100 kilometres (equivalent to fuel economy of 78.4 mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The new BMW i8 Roadster and BMW i8 Coupe can cover up to 18 miles (29 km) (preliminary) in purely electric driving, up from 14 miles (23 miles) for the current i8. With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel 315

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. The race for the best super sportscar with electric drive is on.

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2013 Production Lithium Ion Carbon Fiber 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Earlier post.).

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A mild hybrid has an electric motor that provides efficiency for the main gasoline engine by allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking or stopped, then quickly restarted once power is required. Maybe Maserati designers can take a look at this on the next refresh.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Expressively Designed Premium Sedan. Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” The 2022 Genesis G70 comes with two gasoline engine options. Both engines deliver strong, smooth acceleration, and in the case of the 3.3 Tailored to be driven.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. liter + electric motor. Front wheel drive (FWD).

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. Stand next to the hood when the engine is at idle, and you will be amazed at how quiet it is. But nudging 30 mpg is impressive, which was aided by the engine stop/start system, which shuts off the engine rather than idling. Bold Design. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

To achieve such low figures, the designers focused their efforts on three main areas: minimizing weight; leveraging aerodynamics with active systems; and using the “Z.E. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). Hybrid system.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. liter V6 engine. The engine ran smooth at all speeds with zero-to-60 times right around 6.4 The 2021 XT5 with the base four-cylinder, turbocharged engine is EPA rated at 22/29/24. Both engines use premium 91 octane.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

liter V-8 shrieking, as technically advanced as any automobile engine ever. Which brings us to the Ferrari’s secret sauce: electricity. The world’s leading sports- and luxury-car brands, together with muscle-car mavens like Dodge, are now pushing the envelope of the relatively inefficient internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Basing the new Golf on the MQB had far-reaching consequences; this Golf was completely redesigned in practically every area—the vehicle body, the interior, the engines, all of the information and entertainment systems and the numerous new driver assistance systems. The gasoline engines. The diesel engines.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Development of High-Performance Cast Alloys and Processing Techniques for Engine Rotating Components. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. AOI 5: Development of High-Performance Cast Alloys and Processing Techniques for Engine Rotating Components.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

consortium ( earlier post ) are showcasing their new lightweight urban electric vehicle at eCarTec in Munich. year project was funded under the priority program “Key Technologies for Electric Mobility - STROM” of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) with a total budget of €10.8 The electric motor in Visio.M

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

With a 16-year absence from the LMP1 class, Porsche engineers have had to develop the racecar without the same experience of their competitors. The V4 gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging is integrated in the chassis as a mid-engine. liter V-4 gasoline engine that is compact and lightweight.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290