EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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Baua Electric

MAY 27, 2024

litre engine will achieve volume and weight reduction of 10% of versus its existing 1.5 litre engines, which it uses in cars such as its Yaris compact. litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines. litre engine will achieve volume and weight reduction of 10% of versus its existing 1.5

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JUNE 30, 2022

effectively a ban on internal combustion engines. The European Council has agreed to raise the targets for reducing CO 2 emissions for new cars and new vans by 2030 to 55% compared to 1990 for cars and to 50% for vans. The Council also agreed to introduce a 100% CO 2 emissions reduction target by 2035 for new cars and vans—i.e.,

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AUGUST 16, 2018

Testing of the latest Nexcel active engine oil management system ( earlier post ) across three different engine types has a{demonstrated} the system’s potential to reduce CO 2 emissions by 2 g/km. Nexcel’s active engine oil management system is an easy to change unit containing engine oil, a filter and an electronic control unit.

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MAY 4, 2021

Blue Gasoline’s high storage stability makes the fuel particularly suitable for use in plug-in hybrid vehicles. —Sebastian Willmann, head of Internal Combustion Engine Development at Volkswagen. High-quality additives also keep the engine extremely clean and protect it against corrosion.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Plug-in hybrids pollute up to three times more than advertised, even when fully charged, and emit five to seven times as much CO2 when the engine is running, according to a new study commissioned by Belgian NGO Transport & Environment and conducted by the University of Technology in Graz, Austria.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. The brand is also continuing to develop conventional engines with a focus on universal mild hybridization and the 48-volt electrical system.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Other technologies—such as efficiency improvements in gasoline engines as well as the rollout of hybrid electric power trains—offer more compelling and cost-effective pathways to reducing CO 2 emissions from European passenger cars, the ICCT says. For instance, hybrid electric vehicles and diesel cars in the small (e.g.,

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.). kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

In model year 2021, hybrid vehicles reached a new high of 9% of all production. These vehicles can use a larger battery to recapture braking energy and provide power when necessary, allowing for a smaller, more efficiently operated engine. Technology share for large manufacturers, MY 2021. SOurce: EPA. SOurce: EPA.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline. The car starts with fuel from the gasoline tank and automatically switches to methanol once a preset temperature has been reached in the engine. It features a 1.8-liter, The switch from gasoline to methanol is not noticeable to the driver.

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EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

No-one would fall for such a flim-flam of fakery, of course, and yet, in some cases at least, the wider world is being asked to swallow something similarly slimy from car companies, in the shape of hybrids and plug-in hybrids. So now I’m thinking, okay, I sell a lot of RSs, how many hybrids do I need to sell?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If one is able to operate electric vehicles only with renewable energy sources, the CO 2 emissions compared to those of vehicles with combustion engines shrink by up to 70% over the lifecycle. The proportion of steel and iron is reduced by the omission of a combustion engine and transmission plus their peripheral units.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

German Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek recently unveiled an example of a “hyper hybrid” vehicle powered by synthetic methanol, which is based on “green hydrogen” technologies. Dafür wurden, so #Karliczek CO2-Abgase aus der Stahlindustrie zu Kraftstoffen „recycelt“. CO2 will continue to be produced.

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JULY 20, 2021

There will therefore be no further basis for sustainable alternatives such as plug-in hybrids and non-fossil fuels although these could make a significant contribution to CO 2 reduction or even carbon neutrality, MAHLE said. Currently, 60% of the group’s sales are not dependent on internal combustion engines for road vehicles.

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JUNE 5, 2018

The New Hyundai Tucson for Europe, which enters production this month, will be equipped with a fuel-efficient 48 V mild hybrid powertrain. In addition to the upgraded powertrain portfolio, all Tucson engines meet the new Euro 6d-TEMP emission standards. The New Tucson combines a 48 V mild hybrid system with the 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. The dual-fuel engine can also serve in a non-hybrid application. Source: Ott et al.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Comparison of CO 2 emissions for the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID and the S 500 [t/car]. All three hybrid S-Class models—S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID—are covered in the TÜV SÜD document.). Key elements of this performance are the V6 biturbo and the intelligent hybrid drive.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

Current mild-hybrid vehicle projects, in partnership with Ford and Hyundai/Kia, that utilize advanced 48V lead-carbon batteries, can reduce CO 2 emissions by 15-20%, according to the latest data from the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC), presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (25-28 January, Mainz).

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EV Central

JUNE 5, 2024

Starting with the launch of the mild hybrid Swift Hybrid compact passenger car on June 15, the Japanese blue collar brand will swap most of its range to petrol-electric hybrid by late 2025. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. “I 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid. By the end of next year the majority of our range will be hybrid.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Luxury sports car maker Lamborghini plans to go all-electric in the coming years, and now the automaker has set another climate goal for itself by pledging to reduce CO2 emissions across its operations. Sustainability is one of the key pillars of our corporate strategy,” said Stefano Rutigliano, Lamborgini Director of Strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The Scuderi Group released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi split-cycle engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine ( earlier post ) can achieve at least 64 mpg US (3.7

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. ADEPT will use CPT’s SpeedStart micro-mild hybrid (BSG and stop-start) and TIGERS energy recovery systems.

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MAY 31, 2017

A joint study by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) into 48V diesel mild hybrid technology verified a 9% reduction of NO x in raw engine-out emissions, while retaining the fuel economy and CO 2 benefits of diesel engine technology. —Paul Bloore.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Peugeot and Total will showcase the 208 HYbrid FE (Fun and Efficient) concept vehicle at the Geneva motor show. The hybrid, optimized for fuel efficiency accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8 seconds, and has very low CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km. The 208 HYbrid FE will also innovate with its hybrid drivetrain inspired by competition.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

OPEN solicitations are an open call to scientists and engineers for transformational technologies across the entire scope of ARPA-E’s energy mission. Pinnacle Engines will electrify its four-stroke, spark-ignited, opposed-piston engine to improve fuel efficiency and reduce its cost.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

To date, 70% of our order book in the engineering and construction (E&C) sector is not related to oil. Therefore, it is consistent with the decarbonization process that we are committed to pursuing in all our activities, as we strive to be leading players in the process of transition to low-environmental-impact energies.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Through a competitive process, two committees of faculty and senior staff awarded the grants to Stanford researchers from a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, physics, economics, business, communication and education. Projects include: Trip Estimation Techniques to Better Manage Hybrid Vehicle Batteries. Flora, H-STAR.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

And the dominant Australia new vehicle sales leader has predicted its entire line-up could go hybrid. The announcement was made at this week’s local launch of the C-HR compact SUV, which is also going hybrid in its second generation. There are three hybrid Corolla hatches – the $32,110 Ascent Sport, $35,260 SX and the $39,100 ZR.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 Peugeot has further lowered the fuel consumption of its 1.6 HDi and 1.6 HDi and 1.6 g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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MARCH 8, 2017

Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time—Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with an 8.9

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MAY 14, 2013

7900 Volvo Plugin Hybrid Charging at Redbergsplatsen in Gothenburg. Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. The plug-in hybrids are based on the Volvo 7900 Hybrid, Volvo Buses’ second series-produced hybrid bus model. Hybrids Plug-ins' Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The increase in the fleet average new car CO 2 figure follows 19 years of reductions resulting from investment in new, advanced engine, fuel and battery technology, as well as the use of lightweight materials such as aluminium and composites. Given hybrid vehicles outsell battery electric vehicles by a factor of 2.5 of the UK’s 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. This fell to 142 g/km in 2009, and then down to 125 g/km in 2011 after the pioneering full hybrid version was introduced.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Initial testing of what it calls “Intelligent Driving” has demonstrated a greater than 10% reduction in CO 2 compared to regular driving modes when tested on a mild-hybrid vehicle in real-world driving conditions. —Harry Husted, vice president of engineering, Electronics & Electrification, Delphi Technologies.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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