Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Following the world debut of the first production model, the battery-electric urban-focused BMW i3 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group’s next step will be to address the sports car segment with the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It is equipped with the plug?in

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 BMW M3 CRT.

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Carbon Fiber BMW Carbon Production 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

7 Series body-in-white / carbon. 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. 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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., research vehicle.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Earlier this month, BMW reported that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles now account for 5.5% In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres.

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BMW Electric Vehicles Los Angeles Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Germany’s Wirtschafts Woche reports that Volkswagen will produce 250 units of its ultra-efficient XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), and price them at €111,000 (US$145,000). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3

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Price Carbon Fiber Li-ion Polymer 277

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. To help make extended EV mode driving range possible using Hybrid Synergy Drive, Toyota modified the system.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Not the End, But a New Beginning.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 76

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The A6 L e-tron features a parallel hybrid system combining a 2.0 At any given moment, the hybrid control module chooses the best suited operating mode with the focus on driving range.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

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 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 Earlier post.) When the 1.6

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

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. Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Hybrid tech added to the Corolla Cross. Corolla Cross Hybrid. 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. Toyota New Stuff. Corolla Sedan and Hatchback. GR Corolla Morizo Edition.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 83

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Lamborghini presented Revuelto, its super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle). The extensive use of carbon fiber and lightweight materials, combined with the potent engine power, contributes to achieving the best weight-to-power ratio in the history of Lamborghini: 1.75 Earlier post.)

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. Something strange is happening in the Ferrari SF90.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Streamlined Styling for a Next Generation Hybrid. 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. Adding a plug to the popular hybrid. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus Hybrid Drive.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. The plug-in hybrid system torque is 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09 l/100 km (94.09 Body and chassis.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 240 miles driving around Southern California we averaged 23 mpg, but in a 100-mile run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we averaged 31.2 ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. Zero-to-60 mph times were right around 5.0 liter EcoBoost.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro showed-up in my driveway and the neighbors took notice. This last one was curious as this truck is pretty darn big!

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan. The spirit of driving and owning a Corvette will continue to be a high point in the life of many car enthusiasts.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 Genesis says the 2022 G70 sport sedan is “designed to perform, tailored to be driven, engineered to care.” Clean Fleet Report was treated to the G70 with the 3.3-liter liter twin turbo V6 with a robust 368 hp and 376 lb.-ft.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Audi crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept car. Audi introduced its crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show, saying that the vehicle provides a glimpse of the future shape of design, and automotive and drive concepts. The Audi crosslane coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 273

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). EV mode is for purely electric driving; Hybrid mode for maximum efficiency; and Sport mode for maximum performance. Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph).

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 The e-tron is 1.90 meters (74.80 in) wide, 4.26

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This high-performance two-seater hybrid, equipped with technology from Formula 1, is said to produce more than 1,000 hp (750 kW) and reach top speeds beyond 350 km/h (217.5 Our highly efficient hybrid assembly stems from motor racing and the electrically powered front axle generates a fascinating mixture of performance and efficiency.

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125! The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125!

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Mercedes Concept Hybrid Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Approximate federal total for all awards: $2.5M.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252