Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2011

General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on August 25. By comparison, GM delivered 35,298 units of the LaCrosse in the US from January through the end of July 2011.). At the heart of the LaCrosse eAssist is a 115V lithium-ion battery and 15kW motor-generator unit, which help increase fuel economy.

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General Motors Buick Motor Motors 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

A team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Motors, led by ORNL researcher Dr. Jun Qu, has developed a new group of ionic liquids as lubricant additives that could help improve the energy efficiency of cars and trucks. This breakthrough ionic lubricant technology could potentially save the US tens of million barrels of oil annually.

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Fuel Economy Oil Economy Engine 369

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle.

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Eaton Lead Acid Commercial Emissions 243

Green Car Congress

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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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Engine 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. It combines advanced lead-carbon batteries with CPT’s production-ready SpeedStart motor-generator system.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 25, 2022

In October 2021, I wrote about a comparison that Visual Capitalist made that showed Tesla’s spending compared with that of legacy automakers such as General Motors, Toyota, and Ford. In that comparison, Tesla spent $0 on advertising but […].

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Tesla General Motors Toyota Ford 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The hybrid system employs an Eaton automated transmission with an integrated motor/generator (26 kW/ 44 kW peak) and a 340 VDC, 1.8 Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

An HVH250 motor. AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Motors. Click to enlarge. Remy International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime. Max Torque. Transmission.

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Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Infiniti unveiled its first production hybrid, the M35 Hybrid, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The M35 Hybrid uses an original parallel one motor/two clutch hybrid system and features a decoupling 3.5-liter The architecture of Nissan/Infiniti’s new parallel one motor/two clutch system. liter V6 and the electric motor.

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Infinity Hybrid Motor Motors 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating. and in a league with luxury/performance SUVs that come nowhere near this Toyota’s fuel economy. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8

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Plug-in Miles Hybrid SUV 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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EPA Chevrolet Miles i-MiEV 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

Honda Motor Co., has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) for mid-size vehicles that significantly enhances both driving performance and fuel economy. The wide ratio range offers cruising with enhanced torque in the lower rpm range, thereby enhancing fuel economy. Cutaway of the new CVT for mid-size vehicles.

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Honda Fuel Economy Economy Vehicles 273

Teslarati

JANUARY 16, 2024

General Motors (GM) is said to be ending its Ultra Cruise driver assistance program, after years of the technology being called a potential rival to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. In addition, Ultra Cruise boasted the use of real-time data to govern automobile control—hence its comparison to the Tesla FSD beta.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Promoting renewable energy and circular economy—including the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling—will help maximize the benefits of shifting to electric vehicles, according to the report. —“Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives”.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). Source: TIAX. Click to enlarge. per gallon. per gallon or higher.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Toyota Motor Corporation delivered the first fuel cell bus (FC bus) sold under the Toyota brand to the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The TCFS combines hybrid technology (power control unit, motor and battery) with fuel cell technology (Toyota FC stacks and high pressure hydrogen tanks). 77 (26+50+1).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

A comparison of the current STEO to the September 2013 edition shows only a 3 cent/gallon difference in the forecast for average gasoline prices. The general outlook for motor gasoline is for declining consumption as average new vehicle fuel economy continues to improve.

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2014 Gasoline 2013 Fuel Economy 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Previously she was vice president over government relations at Toyota Motor North America and executive director, government relations at Mitsubishi Motors North America.). The refreshed A8 will be shown at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. Our power system and its management are one of the few examples of highly centralized vertical organizational integration remaining in our economy. The transition to an environmentally sound economy will be messy and slow.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2024

Other aspects of the event included a chance to chat fuel cells with Symbio, drive an electric-motor-powered big rig on the racetrack grounds, and a few laps of our own in new cars to get a sense of how Michelin’s newest rubber works. Well, two new cars – a Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz EQS – and an aging Ford Explorer.

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Renewable North America Fleet Fuel Economy 93

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

By comparison, in the GM taxonomy the Cadillac ELR and its cousin the Chevy Volt are extended-range electric vehicles with all-electric drive, augmented by a range-assisting engine. The advanced Plug-In Hybrid system is a key addition providing a combination of exceptional fuel economy, crisp acceleration and strong electric driving range.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug China 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); DOE asks respondents to comment on methodology to ensure a common ground for the various technologies and appropriate levels of success for comparison. Key components, such as batteries, fuel cells, motors, etc. Alternative fuels from biomass.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2023

But Ford Motor Co. General Motors managed to make inroads on the Asian market by selling premium-badged products to Chinese customers that viewed brands like Cadillac and Buick as a cut above. Ford has struggled by comparison. Image: Ford Motor Co.] volume can be transitioned into an electric-vehicle plant. since 2016.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

By comparison, Japan tops the list with 284 ships, followed by Norway, which has 102. But behind the scenes “is a struggling overall economy that many economists say could see even greater waste down the road because of the state-led industrial drive,” she said. to 8.7%,” Veson analyst Andrea de Luca told Reuters.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Twist beam assembly mass comparison. With fuel economy regulations increasing rapidly, automakers are looking for every way they can to take weight out of vehicles. Funded by members of SMDI’s Automotive Applications Council and members of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co., Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

These medium-duty postal and parcel delivery trucks operate in an urban environment in which a significant portion of their trip time is spent idling, resulting in low fuel economy. Urban delivery trucks have low average driving speed, and electric motors provide higher efficiency at low speeds. —Lee et al. equipment).

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Georgia Diesel Gas-Electric Electric 268

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

General Motors Co. By comparison, the new refrigerant lingers in the atmosphere for 11 days and has a GWP of only 4. The new regulation requires an overall 40% improvement in overall US fleet average vehicle fuel economy by 2016. lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant. Earlier post.).

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GM 2013 Climate Change Buick 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

kWh lithium-ion battery system built with Hitachi power-optimized cells ( earlier post ), an electric induction motor-generator and regenerative braking capability to improve fuel economy. Somewhere around 20 kW, you start to act like a full hybrid.you start adding clutches, motors, your cost goes up. The system uses a 115V, 0.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. 30kW, 151 lb-ft electric motor. E-Motor power [hp].

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

Comparison of DSF fuel economy gains and costs with competing technologies, from Tula’s 2013 SAE paper. In their 2013 SAE paper, the Tula engineers described two primary benefits from dynamic skip fire technology: Fuel economy improvement via removal of pumping losses and optimization of combustion. Wilcutts et al.

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GM Engine Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

SUV EVs are taking the market by storm as models appear throughout the diverse market, walking away with accolades as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 did with Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year award. Contributor Keith Turner took his video camera along to do his own comparison of some of six of the hottest EVs on the market.

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F-150 Las Vegas Ford Clean 87

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Comparison of the performance improvement between the A-Class F-Cell and B-Class F-Cell. The electric motor has a continuous / peak performance of 70 kW / 100 kW (94 hp / 136 hp) and a maximum torque of 290 Nm (214 lb-ft). Stack lifetime has increased to more than 2,000 hours. Source: Daimler AG. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

As a few points of comparison, the Bosch INVCON 2.3 inverter used in the Fiat 500e has a volume of about 5 liters, while the motor inverter used in the 2010 Prius drivetrain has a volume of about 5.4L (according to a DOE deconstruction.) The peak power density of the 2010 Prius motor inverter is 11.1

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