Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2014

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. The result of this is reflected in the Ford concept. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated fuel economy rating of 70 MPGe. The Cross Coupe GTE is the third concept car presented by Volkswagen on the way to the production version of the mid-size SUV. The concept car has a commanding presence; it is powerful with a look that could almost be described as aggressive.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

After switching on the traction motors, the vehicle fuel economy increased from 50–100%. A group at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), led by Dr. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Possible are single-phase charging with AC current, and ultra-fast DC charging at charging stations. Estimated combined fuel economy for the hybrid is 45 mpg (5.2

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2019

Faster than real-time simulation and design and optimization tools provide models that can be used at all phases of the development process in order to study a range of applications including vehicle performance, fuel economy and emissions prediction. With the 2019.1 With the 2019.1 Improvements are also included in the 2019.1

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

VIZZION, Volkswagen has already presented four concepts. With the MEB, vehicle concept and design can be structured in a more flexible way than ever before: the spectrum ranges from compact cars to SUVs and MPVs. The power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Importer Ateco, which distributes Renault in Australia, is very interested in the production versions of the recent 4Ever Trophy (pictured above with Renault CEO Luca de Meo at the Paris motor show) and 5 Prototype concepts. “We see potential for both concepts in Australia.” Renault 5 Prototype concept EV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L Max torque. 165 N·m.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

At the North American International Auto Show in January 2009, Chrysler had introduced two new EV concepts and updates on three earlier EV concepts developed by the ENVI group. In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2023

BMW is highly engaged in the green economy,” D’Argenio stated. To guage sustainability nominees, BMW assessed bodily practices and projects undertaken via a dealership and appeared for “an engaged workforce and a culture and environment that promoted the creation of a wider green economy.” since 2014.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

The new C-Class, features a lightweight design concept with weight savings of up to 100 kg (220 lbs); excellent aerodynamics; and new, economical engines (along with a hybrid model). Fuel-economy rear axle differential with tapered roller bearings with reduced power loss and low-friction oil. The new C-Class. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Separately, Volvo Car Corporation and the Embassy of Sweden hosted a seminar—“Policy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles”— in Washington DC at which Mertens called for a seamless, federal framework for regulating autonomous vehicles. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Gone are the days of an economy of scale in order to introduce and commercialize a technology. and one at National Harbor, just outside Washington DC. Local Motors announced two new micro-factory locations: one in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Other improvements include internal engine friction reduced by 20% and fuel economy increases by up to 20%. In real-world driving conditions which can require frequent acceleration and braking, i-ELOOP is expected to improve overall fuel economy but is dependent on road conditions and driving habits.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2022

This concept of emission-free mobility is coming from many auto manufacturers as they move away from gasoline-only propulsion. 150 kW maximum DC charging. 100 kW maximum DC charging. Charging is through Level 1, 2 and 3 DC Fast Charging. Level 3 DC Fast Charging 1 hour (to 80%). American first! of torque.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2009

New engine concepts for commercial diesel vehicles require greater use of state-of-the-art EGR systems to meet ever stricter emissions standards, according to Roger Wood, BorgWarner Engine Group President. These systems are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle performance.

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Push EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

All new BYD C-segment hatchback assures stress-free travelling Available with a highly efficient 60 kWh LFP Blade Battery with a 427km range (WLTP) and DC Charging (SOC 30%-80%) in just 29 minutes BYD DOLPHIN makes practical and effective use of the state-of-the-art e-Platform 3.0 Let’s see the press release.

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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 ).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. Small engines can also be turbocharged to deliver comparable torque and power to a larger naturally aspirated engine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Both the car’s performance and its fuel economy benefit substantially from the A8 series’ lightweight aluminum body based on the Audi Space Frame principle (ASF). Drivetrain of the Audi A8 parallel hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This time, it’s possible that technology has only recently caught up with the concept. Each is working on a somewhat different collection of technologies, but the essential concept stays the same. Despite claiming to be too busy, Musk appears to be interested in the Hyperloop concept. Conclusion.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

In doing so the power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC) and use this to drive the motor. Via a DC/DC converter it also supplies the vehicle’s circuitry with voltage of 12 V. can also be prepared for the combined charging system (CCS) using a DC power supply.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2009

Charles Mendler, the principal of Envera and the inventor of this particular approach to a VCR engine, provided the update on the project at the Department of Energy (DOE) Merit Review this week in Washington, DC. Another goal is to provide a durable compact VCR actuator design.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Several companies are striving to develop the concept into a viable commercial solution. Despite the fact that the basic concept of hyperloop technology has been known for many years, it is still in development. Potential routes include New York-Washington DC, Pune-Mumbai, Kansas City-St. Hyperloops: When Can We Hope On One?

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Things began to change when in 2017 Volkswagen first showed the Concept ID.Buzz electric bus, which led to today’s public debut of the production 2024 ID.Buzz for North America. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. One major tradeoff is what level of DC fast charging is required to allow trucks to fulfill their duty cycles. For fleet operators, concepts like demand charges and charging management software are entirely new. But today, heavy trucks remain a diesel world.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. Specific improvements of interest include, but are not limited to, hard or soft magnetic materials; non-rare earth machine designs; insulation materials, and production or process improvements.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Two charging ports are standard, including a SAE J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC, and a CHAdeMo DC fast-charging port (480v). Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 2, 2023

The Ioniq 6 can charge as fast as some of its more expensive competitors For faster charging, owners can take advantage of three years of complementary unlimited charging at Electrify America stations, where with a 350kW DC unit, the Ioniq 6 can get up to 80% in 18 minutes, adding about 65 miles in 5 minutes. Sharp looks.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

DC Fast Charging is not available. MPGe fuel economy is rated at 61 mpg city/52 highway/57 combined using the electric battery and compressed hydrogen fuel. Honda has created a proof-of-concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck in the U.S., Projections are to introduce a production model in the Japan market in 2027.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. 40 to +140. Volume requirement, L. ≤0.6.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2009

Situated near the controller, the converter converts the 400V DC stored in the traction battery into 12V DC to feed Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s This junction box also includes the charger which converts the 220V AC into 400V DC for battery charging purposes. Renault’s first electric concept car was Z.E.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Using a DC fast charger, the 107.8 The first two years of owning an EQS come with complimentary 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast chargers. EQ-specific safety concept. The EQS is easy to drive, easy to steer and comfortable in every sense. It handled very well for being more than 17 feet long.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

I used my solar-panel-powered Level 2 (240V) home charger, but if you’re on the road and want to top off quickly, DC fast charging at 150 kilowatts takes about 40 minutes to get you to 80 percent. There is also the stunning Precept concept that is slated to appear sometime in the future. Charging and Efficiency.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

RelayRides/Now Turo RelayRides pioneered peer-to-peer car sharing is part of an emerging trend of the sharing economy. Getaround Getaround is free to join, similar in concept to Turo. That, too, was short-lived as the company was spun off to Tier Mobility in 2022. Investors in RelayRides included Google Ventures and GM Ventures.

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