Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A team led by Professor Cheong Ying Chan at Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology (HKUST) Energy Institute, has proposed a novel cathode design concept for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery that substantially improves the performance of this kind of promising next-generation battery. —Zhao et al. Credit: HKUST.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Genesis has revealed its X Convertible concept, the third concept built off the same electrical architecture. Whereas the EV market to date has mostly focused on volume models – typically sedans, SUVs and utes – the X Convertible is about style and driving enjoyment. The tail has a duck tail treatment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2019

Celeroton is expanding its portfolio of fuel cell converters. With the launch of the improved power electronics converter, CC-550-7500 , operating compressors up to 7.5 kW of drive power (at 300 VDC converter input) is now possible for fuel cell stacks of up to 75 kW. inches) remain the same. inches) remain the same.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2020

Researchers at the University of Southampton have transformed optical fibers into photocatalytic microreactors that convert water into hydrogen fuel using solar energy. The researchers have published their proof-of-concept in ACS Photonics and will now establish wider studies that demonstrate the scalability of the platform.

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Discover EV

AUGUST 11, 2021

Audi has revealed a striking new electric convertible concept. Called the skysphere, it’s the first of a new family of concepts which will demonstrate Audi’s future design direction. Perceived and designed at Audi Design Studio in Malibu, USA, it will make its debut at Pebble Beach this month.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Hyundai’s N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept ( earlier post ) made its US debut at Automobility LA. This concept reveals the Hyundai N sub-brand electrification vision, demonstrating its commitment to zero-emissions technologies. The 85kW fuel cell converts hydrogen to electricity to charge the 62kWh battery.

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EV Specifications

APRIL 17, 2023

The Nissan Max-Out concept convertible was announced in February this year and now debuts in China at the Auto Shanghai 2023. The Max-Out is a design exploration in “being one with the car.” The sleek sports car’s aerodynamic shape, ultra-low center.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2020

The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The concept is based on the use of replaceable battery containers, to be known as “ZESPacks”. To make it easier for barge operators to sign-on to the concept, a ‘pay-per-use’ financing model has been developed.

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Electrek

MARCH 2, 2022

Swedish EV brand Polestar has provided further evidence of its break from the DNA of parent Volvo Cars, unveiling its second concept vehicle, the Polestar O?. concept: A hard-top roadster convertible with an autonomous drone built in appeared first on Electrek. The post First look at the Polestar O?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2020

successfully completed the start-to-finish proof of concept of its lithium processing technology. The culmination of the proof-of-concept was to convert and crystallize the LiCl solution produced by the company’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) demonstration plant. Canada-based Standard Lithium Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, the skysphere roadster. The Audi skysphere concept shows how the brand is redefining luxury in the future—it’s no longer just about driving. The Audi skysphere concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2023

In the project, Bosch Engineering oversaw the overall vehicle design and played the key role in developing the concept for engine and tank system, and a comprehensive multistage hydrogen safety system. It is based on a volume-production gasoline power unit that the experts at Bosch Engineering have converted for use with hydrogen.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

Read more The BMW Concept Skytop is the newest one-off model to be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este BMW has pulled the wraps off the new Concept Skytop with its public debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The BMW Concept Skytop is inspired by the German automaker’s cars of the past including the Z8 and 503.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2023

Premieres include two EV concepts: the Max-Out convertible sports car, which made its China debut, and the Arizon SUV, which made its global debut. Nissan is highlighting a wide range of electrified and seamlessly connected vehicles that aim to exceed consumer expectations at Auto Shanghai 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2023

During operation, the furfural–nickel hydroxide battery converts biomass-derived molecular furfural into either furfuryl alcohol or furoic acid. A rechargeable biomass battery was designed to integrate electricity storage/generation and electrosynthesis of useful chemicals from furfural in one system. Resources Li, J.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2020

With to this new modular approach, MAHLE is able to significantly reduce development times and costs, with developers now having direct access to a fully developed off-the-shelf component instead of having to design individual solutions for each vehicle. Martin Berger, head of Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering at MAHLE.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

An international research team has now copied this principle, and used nanoparticles to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol and propanol. Transferring the cascade reactions of the enzymes to catalytically active nanoparticles could be a decisive step in the design of catalysts. —Wolfgang Schuhmann. —Wolfgang Schuhmann.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These include the compact design of the drives, power electronics, and a resource-saving use of materials, which also makes the production of the drives more sustainable. With their modular concept, the new ZF e-drives support automotive manufacturers in customizing the further electrification of their entire model range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Novozymes launched Fiberex, a comprehensive platform based on novel enzymes and yeast strains to convert corn fiber into ethanol. The technology converts a low-value by-product into high-value, low-carbon fuel while also enabling the production of significantly more corn oil.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Genesis unveiled the X Snow Speedium EV concept, giving us a sneak peek into the brand’s future design. Check out the Genesis X Snow Speedium EV concept The X Snow Speedium is another variant of Genesis’ X concept car, an electric GT released in 2021. Now, we are getting our first look at the Genesis X Snow Speedium.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Cummins introduced a concept emissions control system capable of minimizing emissions to levels previously thought unfeasible, including a possible next level of Euro VII regulations anticipated during the coming decade. Low NO x integrated system concept from Cummins. Euro 7 Vision.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. The converted R 9400 can be connected to a constant power source for energy, either directly to the grid or to a large scale BESS. Far too many to list here, in fact.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

The researchers describe their proof of concept for electroaerodynamic (EAD) airplane propulsion in a paper in the journal Nature. Here we demonstrate that a solid-state propulsion system can sustain powered flight, by designing and flying an electroaerodynamically propelled heavier-than-air aeroplane. EAD airplane design.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Aviation H2 has commenced testing on a Swiwin SW170b-2448 turbine, using jet A fuel to develop the baseline data required to compare the engine’s performance once they convert it to a carbon-free fuel. —Aviation H2 Director & Principal Engineer, Helmut Mayer.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

The all-new, all-electric Italdesign Quintessenza concept is a high-tech Italian take on the Porsche Dakar concept that’s just begging to be put into production. Making its debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Italdesign Quintessenza concept embodies both the dynamic prowess of a GT and the versatile adaptability of a pick-up truck.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America announced a new name and expanded role for the former Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), and unveiled a vehicle concept that combines Volkswagen heritage with futuristic technology. Type 20 concept vehicle. Type 20 concept. —Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2019

concept family—the I.D. With full acceleration on paved slopes, the concept car sprints from zero to 62 mph in 7.2 The power electronics convert direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). The on-board electronics are supplied with 12V via a DC/DC converter. The open concept car is 160.0"

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2019

Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform is. —Klaus Bischoff, Head Designer at Volkswagen. A buggy is more than a car. It is vibrancy and energy on four wheels.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. The test took place at an outdoor test facility at MoD Boscombe Down, UK, using a converted Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A regional aircraft engine. —Grazia Vittadini, Chief Technology Officer, Rolls-Royce. Aviation H2.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

BMW introduced the Concept Touring Coupe at the 2023 Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy. Clearly intended to be a throwback to the convertible M Coupes of the past, the design has metamorphosed the current-generation Z into a shooting brake. It’s powered by the familiar turbocharged 3.0-liter,

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 11, 2021

Audi unveiled new 2 in 1 concept electric car Skysphere. The Audi has unveiled a new concept electric car called Skysphere which is powered by a two-door convertible with Level 4 autonomous driving technology. The Audi sky sphere concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 16, 2022

Polestar announced today that the roadster concept it unveiled in March, the O2, will become the Polestar 6 and will enter production in 2026. In Los Angeles in March 2022 , Polestar revealed the O2, an electric roadster concept vehicle encapsulating the company’s vision for future sports cars.

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Cars That Think

JULY 2, 2023

This article was first published as “Design case history: Apple’s Macintosh.” The author spoke with many members of the design team in the months following the 1984 introduction of the Macintosh, however, Steve Jobs did not grant an interview for this article. It appeared in the December 1984 issue of IEEE Spectrum.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The new eSprinter is based on a new concept consisting of three modules. These allow the greatest possible freedom in the development and design of various conversions and superstructures previously only known from the conventionally powered Sprinter. The simulated range based on the WLTP city cycle will be up to 500 km.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2023

A converted standard V6 gasoline engine is used as the drive. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a specialized development partner for, among others, super sports cars, special projects, and motorsports, Bosch Engineering handles the overall vehicle concept.

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