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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fitted with carbon fiber body panels, the tried and true aerodynamics of Porsche’s fastest racecars, and a stripped interior, it is the real deal and has the performance to back it up. According to Porsche engineers, the vehicle can charge from 5 to 8 percent in as little as 15 minutes thanks to its 900-volt architecture.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Earlier post.). This data includes data from some GM JVs.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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 Volkswagen has begun limited production of the XL1; 50 units are being built initially, with 250 slated for build. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

The production SUV will go on sale before the end of 2011. The V6 is currently making its production debut in the A6 Avant. With 400 volts of three-phase alternating current, the battery takes about one hour to charge up at an electrical outlet. The three units can operate separately or in unison. kWh of energy.

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The company is also aggressively investing in advanced materials, including nano steels, carbon fiber and resistance spot welding for aluminum structures. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. Clean diesel. Earlier post.). Energy policy.

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

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.

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Battery Batteries Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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. The socket is behind a cover at the back of the car.

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Audi Concept Cars Electrical 257

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 ). Depending on the load point, the stack operates in the range of 220 to 280 volts. lb) of hydrogen per 100 kilometers (62.1 mi)—i.e.,

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 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.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

By 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ entire product range will be electrified. 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. Production.

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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.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

In addition to applying and validating new techniques at a production-relevant scale, this AOI supports rigorous development of joining process-structure models and characterization of joints at a quality suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

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. Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi).

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ariel has announced the all-new Hipercar EV, or High Performance Carbon Reduction, that is scheduled to be available in 2024. Here is what we know so far. Performance. Single Motor: Rear Wheel Drive. 590 horsepower 664 pound-feet of torque. Four Motors: All Wheel Drive. The old gas version was a gas. seconds; 100 mph in 4.4 seconds.

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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.

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Range Mercedes Carbon Fiber France 112

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. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

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. The battery recharges completely in about 20 minutes with 400 volt three-phase current, and in approximately one hour with 230 volt household current. lb) per wheel.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

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. It is activated hydraulically and can be operated in automated mode or manually using the shift paddles.

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

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. The charging time when the battery is empty is around 11 hours, but a rapid charge (400 volts, 32 amperes) cuts this to around just two hours. Audi e-tron Concepts.

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Detroit Audi Concept Electrical 246

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.

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

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). You’ve got the fuel production—the green hydrogen.

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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. Thanks to its carbon-fiber and Kevlar deck, . Reference ].

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles MPH Electrical 52

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.).

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Connect Connected BMW Electrical 316

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

This new blueprint for automotive engineering has delivered a new benchmark for electric vehicle efficiency and range, and the technology in the VISION EQXX will be deployed in upcoming series-production Mercedes vehicles. This makes a big difference for the bottom line, with one percent more efficiency bringing two percent more range.

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Mercedes Miles Charging MPH 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Many of its features and developments are already being integrated into production, including the next generation of the MMA – the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture for compact and medium-sized cars. Increasing the voltage to more than 900 volts proved an extremely useful research tool for the development of the power electronics.

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