Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

The production version of the i3. In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. EVs in general currently have a larger carbon burden in the production phase than conventional vehicles (e.g.,

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Cars That Think

AUGUST 8, 2022

Inside, environmentally-conscious materials include trim panels sourced from cacti, mushroom-based seat inserts and bamboo-fiber shag floor mats, all previewing potential use in showroom cars. One thing that won’t reach production by 2024 is the EQXX’s high-silicon battery anode, which Sagert says is closer to four years from showrooms.

Range 117

Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 117

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) passenger cell. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In visual terms, the fuel cell vehicles basically resemble their production counterparts, reflecting the Volkswagen Group’s strategic approach of developing alternative drivetrains so as to increase the powertrain options available to customers within the high-volume model lines. Earlier post.). VW Technology Center for Electric Traction.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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 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 kWh to cover more than 0.6

Plug-in 324

Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 2, 2021

They are the gold standard for small-batch, high-end automobile production. One of the exotic vehicles in their product line is Icon E-Flyer II its unique features are, The new 57-pound Icon E-Flyer II is based on Vintage Electric’s E-Tracker cycle. E-Flyer II can cruise at 20 mph or race at 36 mph. Reference ].

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Vehicles MPH Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. Extremely sporty 20-inch wheels of the production R8 are available via the Audi Genuine Accessories program. The battery operates with 385 volts of nominal voltage.

Batteries 150

Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient. Audi is the first manufacturer worldwide to use this technology in a production plug-in hybrid. mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

This e-tron accelerates from 60 to 120 km/h (37 - 75 mph) in 5.1 The top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph). The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug; the socket is behind a cover at the back of the car. Audi e-tron Concepts. Frankfurt Detroit.

Detroit 246

Detroit Audi Concept Electric 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). mph) in less than seven seconds; its top speed is governed at 200 km/h (124.3 With 550 N·m (405.7 lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1

Audi 150

Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. A new compact (13-liter), high-efficiency, high-capacity converter has been developed to boost power generated in the Toyota FC Stack to 650 volts. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). Mirai powertrain. Click to enlarge.

Prius 296

Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight. Click to enlarge.

BMW 281

BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The concept car gives specific indications of what to expect from the upcoming production model. As a further innovation, the high-voltage EQ Power+ drive system operates with 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5

Mercedes 150

Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

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. The tailpipes terminate in the upper part of the rear end immediately above the engine; no other production vehicle uses this solution. Click to enlarge.

Porsche 259

Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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. A high voltage charge (400 volts, 63 amperes) reduces this to just around 2.5 All add-on parts—doors, covers, sidewalls and roof—are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

Audi 257

Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

With the launch of the production BMW i3 battery-electric vehicle (also available with a range extender) looming, the BMW Group provided more details about the first series-produced model from its new i brand, offering customers electric mobility in a premium small car package. Cutaway of the BMW i3. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Connect 316

Connect Connected BMW Electric 316

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. The 2900 miles traveled by the Volt, drawing upon its combustion engine, produced far less CO 2 since the Volt uses a small and more efficient engine.

PHEV 150

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The car goes from 0-62 mph in 4.5 The battery pack, developed and built by Williams Advanced Engineering, is enclosed in a rugged enclosure of carbon fiber composite, which weighs less than 400 kg. The pack consists of 3,600 cells, runs at 800 volts, and has a capacity of 54 kWh (40 kWh usable). Total torque is 450 Nm.

Saudi Arabia 67

Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Charging 67