Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. A DC/DC converter supplies the body electrical system with the 12 Volt electrical power it requires. Earlier post.).

Plug-in 275

Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. Current examples are the all-electric BMW i3 and the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. BMW eDrive. Earlier post.)

BMW 247

BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort. Click to enlarge.

BMW 150

BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

In a brand event in Barcelona, Audi unveiled its fourth-generation A8 luxury sedan. The new A8 features a new design language, an innovative touchscreen operating concept and a systematically electrified drive. TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 mi) of electric driving.

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

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. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge.

BMW 306

BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

The diesel and gasoline models boast significant reductions of up to 19% in both fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in comparison to the previous generation, while at the same time improving performance with the same power output. kWh Li-ion battery pack; an 85 kW electric motor that delivers 340 N· of torque; and the 2.0-liter

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. The drive unit.

Audi 150

Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2012

New rendering of the electric drivetrain of the SLS AMG E-CELL showing modifications to packaging and layout of some components. Four synchronous electric motors located near the wheels provide a peak output of 392 kW and torque of 880 N·m (649 lb-ft). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

Mercedes 244

Mercedes Lithium Ion Electric Electrical 244

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The overall drive system in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 consists of a 400 hp (298 kW) twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine and two electric synchronous motors delivering 91 hp (68 kW) and 86 hp (64 kW), respectively. This battery pack also feeds electric power to the vehicle’s on-board network. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

BMW 199

BMW Parts Production Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Ulrich Hackenberg.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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 Electrical 316

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Offering both gasoline and diesel engines at launch (depending upon market), output is up by as much as 10 kW over the new car’s 1 Series predecessor, yet average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle has dropped by up to 21%, depending on the model. The US will see the gasoline model as the 228i.) BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

BMW 210

BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The MAHLE Modular Hybrid Powertrain (MMHP) is a fully integrated, plug-in hybrid drive that incorporates a highly efficient 2- or 3-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine featuring the latest technologies from MAHLE. The weight of the hybrid powertrain is similar to a current 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 6-speed manual transmission.

Hybrid 236

Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Engine Gasoline 236

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For example, Volkswagen Group recently opted to cut back on the production of electric cars at its German factories and canceled plans to build a new $2 billion EV factory in Wolfsburg. Ford) and there is clearly a large subset of American car buyers that just aren’t interested in going all-electric.

Las Vegas 107

Las Vegas Gasoline-Electric Ford All-Electric 107

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

In an event in Amsterdam, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new A-Class compact line. All models of the new A-Class are also powered by new diesel and gasoline engines. To do this we have opted for a combination of uncompromisingly dynamic design and an intuitive operating concept. New, efficient gasoline and diesel engines.

Mercedes 303

Mercedes Engine Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 303

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

liters less per 100 kilometers than the gasoline engines of the challengers, Toyota and Porsche, are allowed to consume. liters less fuel available in the course of 24 hours than the gasoline units. A complex set of rules assesses the various technical concepts. A pair of driveshafts connect the system to the front axle.

2006 294

2006 Audi 2014 Engine 294

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

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. With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. The electric motor and transmission unit are located in direct proximity to the driven rear axle.

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

With the new R18, Audi Sport has opted for a similar concept as in the past—albeit with new detailed solutions and an additional hybrid system. of displacement while the permissible maximum size of gasoline engines used by LMP1 race cars was 2L (turbo engines) or 3.4L (normally aspirated engines). bar; gasoline: 2.5

Audi 278

Audi Hybrid Energy Storage Diesel 278

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. The two couldn’t be more different.

Jeep 110

Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 110

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

All-electric drive EV Drive operation occurs when starting from a stop, during light cruising and acceleration, and when braking. The gasoline engine is off when the i-MMD is in EV Drive mode and is decoupled from the drivetrain to reduce friction. EV Drive Operation. Hybrid Drive Operation. Engine Drive Operation.

2017 150

2017 Hybrid Honda Motors 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. kW, 109-hp electric motor, producing 210 lb-ft (285 N·m) of torque.

Chicago 246

Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion 246

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

For example, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this year, Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept plug-in hybrid. In normal driving situations, propulsion comes via the electric motor on the rear axle. The rack-and-pinion steering features electric power assist and features a 13.6:1

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Connect Connected Standards 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! See also: Electric Auto Assn. NOTE : Much of the information on this page is at this point out of date. Were making PRIUS+ happen.

Prius 48

Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

EV Adoption

MARCH 23, 2021

We see images of the upcoming BMW i4 BEV, Jeep Wrangler Magneto BEV concept, Rivian announces their new charging networks, and much, much, more. BMW also said it will have a dozen all-electric models on the road by 2023, covering 90% of market segments, and expects the Mini brand to be all-electric “by the early 2030s.”

BMW 52

BMW Jeep Charging Audi 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

America ’s Best-Selling Truck Is Now All-New and All-Electric. Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” These buyers will have one thing in common: feeling the joy that comes from driving an all-electric pickup. Concept To Production. Not electric trucks, but trucks.

F-150 95

F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The 2023 BZ4X small SUV is the first-ever mass production all-electric vehicle from Toyota. This concept of emission-free mobility is coming from many auto manufacturers as they move away from gasoline-only propulsion. The 2023 BZ4X has either one or two electric motors powered by a 355-volt lithium-ion battery.

Toyota 98

Toyota SUV All-Electric DC 98

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV A Stand-Out Electric Sedan Not all auto manufacturers are abandoning sedans for SUVs; some are even growing their stables of what for decades was the most popular car in America. Hyundai gets electricity. The 361-mile all-electric driving range is very appealing in the RWD model. Sharp looks.

Hyundai 78

Hyundai All-Electric Miles Range 78

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

An Impressive First All-Electric Car from Mercedes-Benz. In Mercedes-Benz speak, anything going forward with an EQ on the badge means it is only powered by electricity. The significance is that at some point everything—sedans, coupes, sports cars, SUVs and possibly even trucks—will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind.

Mercedes 90

Mercedes All-Electric Clean Cleaning 90

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2015

The Golf SportWagen was also the basis for the hydrogen fuel cell Golf SportWagen HyMotion concept shown at the LA Auto Show last November. The TSI gasoline unit is a member of the latest EA888 engine family and replaces the 2.5-liter The rack-and-pinion steering features electric power assist and features a 13.6 Earlier post.).

MPG 150

MPG Diesel America Fuel 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Email ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed Jonathan Read discusses why electric vehicles and fast-charging systems, not battery-replacement systems such as the one touted by Project Better Place, are the future. Electric motors are generally three times more energy efficient than combustion engines.

Charging 30

Charging Batteries Battery Nickel Metal Hydride 30

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. See our Global Warming page.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GigaOM Network: GigaOM | Earth2Tech | jkOnTheRun | NewTeeVee | OStatic | TheAppleBlog | WebWorkerDaily | Jobs Live Events | About | Contact Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon? Nissan is working on an electric car that it says is on track to have a 100-mile range and 26-minute charge time. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D.

Electric Cars 28

Electric Cars Charging Cars 2009 28