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APRIL 21, 2022

The virtually silent power delivery of the BMW i7 xDrive60 is further helped by improvements to the electric drive units’ acoustics, a model-specific mounting concept and newly developed noise encapsulation for the electric motors. The range horizon clearly illustrates the impact of driving style on the high-voltage battery’s charge level.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Connected car technology. Connected car technology. Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

The research project iZEUS is developing concepts and practical examples for the integration of electromobility in private and urban commercial transport. The goal of the research is to develop one uniform transport concept that will be tested and demonstrated with the help of fleet tests made up of a significant number of test vehicles.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

It is also possible to drag the main area out to fill the entire home screen, displaying the full navigation map or smartphone integration platforms such as MirrorLink, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, through Volkswagen’s Car-Net App-Connect interface. Wireless device charging. US EPA values will be lower. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 24, 2021

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. Because there are no charging opportunities in the desert, Audi has chosen a series-hybrid design. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Audi is presenting a design and technical electric concept car at Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California— the Audi PB18 e-tron high-performance sports car. The technical concept of the PB18 e-tron has benefitted from Audi’s many years of winning the Le Mans racing series. miles) in the WLTP cycle.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

smart has unveiled the smart vision EQ fortwo, embodying a new vision of urban mobility and individualized highly flexible, efficient local public transport: the autonomous concept vehicle picks up its passengers directly from their chosen location. Earlier post.). Currently, a car2go vehicle is hired somewhere in the world every 1.4

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JULY 11, 2011

Tests of the concepts will get under way in the first quarter of 2012. The concepts all use three-cylinder flex fuel (gasoline and E85) engines to complement the front-wheel electric drive. Technical concept I. Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender. Technical concept II.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge. Volvo’s first EV.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. It also charges the battery during braking.

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MARCH 2, 2016

Volkswagen Group company Škoda is showcasing its VisionS plug-in hybrid concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. Stationary recharging is carried out using a socket. In addition, the brand is also working on contactless, inductive recharging for the use in future production cars.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Fit EV concept. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The interactive remote provides connectivity to the vehicle without the need for an internet connection or mobile phone signal.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Concept GC-PHEV. Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Connected Car Technology. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The 800-volt architecture of the vehicle ensures that the lithium-ion battery can be charged for a range of around 250 miles (400 kilometers, according to the NEDC) in just over 15 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The team, led by Yiying Wu, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, integrated a dye-sensitized photoelectrode into a lithium-oxygen battery along with the oxygen electrode to enable “photo-assisted charging” of the Li-air cell. The photovoltage generated on the photoelectrode compensates the battery’s charging voltage.

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MAY 8, 2020

ENYAQ offers a range up to 500 km (311 miles) (WLTP) and fast charging. Due to the vehicle’s concept, the designers were able to arrange the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV’s interior in a completely new manner, results in more space for passengers and their luggage despite the car’s compact dimensions. iV and the SUPERB iV.

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MARCH 5, 2019

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two concept electric scooters to address the need for micromobility solutions: the compact Cityskater, a production-ready surfer for the last mile of a journey, and a larger e-scooter, the Streetmate. The new Volkswagen concepts Streetmate (left) and Cityskater (right).

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APRIL 16, 2021

The EQS can be charged with up to 200 kW at fast charging stations with direct current. Power for up to another 300 kilometers (WLTP) is recharged in just 15 minutes. At home or at public charging stations, the EQS can be conveniently charged with up to 22 kW with AC using the on-board charger.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

The work on creating the charging corridor would begin once the awaited model code of conduct for general elections is lifted, the official said. New Delhi : Delhi govt plans an electric-vehicle charging corridor along Outer Ring Road and install fast charging stations every 5km or so.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

A 10 kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging. Photo by Dorian Toy. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 29, 2015

Audi says it is the first automobile manufacturer to implement such a DTS-based goods-to-person concept. By means of intelligent connectivity, we achieve additional efficiency and flexibility, while easing the work of our employees. —Axel Bley, Head of Logistics Concept Development.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

With its fast charging capability, at a charging output of 100 kW it is possible to recharge the ID.3 3 drivers can then make use of Volkswagen subsidiary Elli’s range—from naturally produced energy agreements for homes to charging points at all 4,000 European Volkswagen dealerships and service centers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2016

Furrer + Frey, a provider of rail electrification and rapid charging systems for transport, is proposing tractor swapping as a solution for the electrification of long-haul trucking. Furrer + Frey is a long-time partner of Opbrid, the provider of the overhead pantograph-based ultra-fast charging Opbrid Bůsbaar for buses ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. The B-Class Electric Drive can be recharged at any standard household power socket. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.

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JANUARY 22, 2012

Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

An additional belt-driven starter generator is connected to the engine which also operates at 48 V. It is connected via a voltage transformer to the 12 V on-board electric system which powers all the different electrical components in the vehicle, from headlights to seat adjusters. In this mode, the engine is used all the time.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2014

The graphite/Li connected in parallel forms a shorted cell where the graphite is always lithiated at equilibrium and maintains a pseudo-equal potential with the Li metal. The major issue associated with Li–S cells is the formation of soluble long-chain polysulphides during discharge/charge. Huang et al. Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. To that end, engineers at the U.S. percent to 2.8 megawatts to 224.6

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JULY 13, 2013

Launched in 2011, OpEneR is developing new driving strategies and driver assistance systems that significantly increase the efficiency, driving range, and safety of electric vehicles without increasing battery size—and thus also by limiting battery price and charging time. A new-generation Stop & Start system that enables freewheeling.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

And I hope to find out more about the coming over-the-counter hearing aids, the use of radar technology in consumer products, and devices (beyond new iPhones ) that will boast built-in satellite connections. It claims a two-and-a-half-year battery life with no recharging. The idea is valid, as heat has been shown to stop an itch.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Daimler Trucks unveiled the concept Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, marking the beginning of a fuel-cell push by Daimler for the long-haul transport segment. Its range on one battery charge will be approximately 500 kilometers. Daimler Trucks plans to have the eActros LongHaul ready for series production in 2024.

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MARCH 13, 2009

For each of two automotive firms—the Swiss concept car manufacturer Rinspeed and the German company RUF Automobile GmbH—the Siemens research team developed an integrated system consisting of a motor/generator, power electronics and an interface with a battery connection. A later version is expected to feature a twin-motor design.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive makes this possible by means of a propeller shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. The AMG concept offers very high recuperation efficiency, as the system allows only minimal mechanical and hydraulic losses from the engine and transmission.

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JULY 31, 2009

Thanks to a new connection concept, Sitras HES and Sitras MES can be retrofitted in existing vehicles without any difficulty; the tramway infrastructure remains completely unaffected. The systems are mounted on unused roof surfaces of a tram and electrically connected to the feed-in point of the vehicle by means of a DC/DC-chopper.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

hours to fully charge via a 230-V, 10-A connection. kW on-board charger and a 230-V, 32-A connection instead of the standard 3.6-kW kW charger on the Panamera, the battery fully charges in just 3.6 The hybrid-specific modes are “E-Power”, “Hybrid Auto”, “E-Hold” and “E-Charge”.

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