Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 kWh of energy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. Compared with a central motor, the direct transmission of power which this concept enables also offers efficiency benefits. Contrary to a diesel truck, there are also noticeably fewer vibrations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Tourneo Custom Concept. The concept is powered by a further improved 155 PS (153 hp) version of Ford’s 2.2-litre litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine family. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The three-year ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) project ( earlier post ) in the UK set the target of developing and validating a range of advanced mild hybrid technologies with 48V “intelligent electrification” utilizing an advanced lead carbon battery.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The alliance’s initial target is advancing Komatsu’s power-agnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources including diesel electric, electric, trolley (wired), battery power and even hydrogen fuel cells.

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Green Car Congress

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. Diesel Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems' The overall project budget is approximately £3.25

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

(LPI), the developer of engines based on its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) ( earlier post ), has released a proof-of-concept video of its X Mini rotary engine applied in a go-kart. The X Engine has few parts and three combustion events per rotor revolution, resulting in tremendous power density. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

At Challenge Bibendum 2011, organized by Michelin and held in Berlin from 18–22 May, Fiat Group company Iveco is featuring its concept Iveco Glider truck. All Iveco diesels and hybrids at the event are fueled with NExBTL renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) from Neste Oil.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

In an event in Bern, Switzerland, Swiss National Council member and president of the Clean Fuel Now initiative Thomas Böhni filled up his Audi A2 with 100% synthetic diesel (Audi e-diesel) produced by sunfire GmbH to draw attention to the need to remove what he terms unjustified Swiss restrictions on synthetic fuels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Because each combustion event is selected to allow optimal efficiency, DSF reduces fuel and CO 2 , and for diesel applications, NO x emissions. Tula’s first DSF innovation reached proof of concept internally in 2011 and with GM in 2014.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

In addition to the advanced diesel technology, an 8-speed ZF 8HP70 kept the engine operating at an optimum speed, helping to achieve a more than 50 percent fuel-economy improvement over that of the gasoline V8. emissions standards it was being measured against, resulted in a successful proof of concept. Cummins Inc. met the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2012

The Teekay LNG engines are based on the new ultra-long-stroke G-type concept to deliver an even higher overall propulsion plant efficiency. MAN Diesel & Turbo sees significant opportunities arising for gas-fueled tonnage as fuel prices rise and modern exhaust-emission limits tighten. —Peter Evensen, CEO of Teekay GP LLC.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

At the IAA 2018, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting the MAN CitE 15-tonne electric truck concept, designed specifically for city cargo traffic. MAN engineers developed the concept in 18 months, leveraging the concepts of the short product development cycles of the software industry.

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EV Central

AUGUST 20, 2023

The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. “Amongst our priority markets Australia is really up there,” Mahindra Automotive president Veejay Nakra recently told EV Central ‘s Toby Hagon at a recent media event.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV claims it can “electrify” a diesel truck fleet quickly and easily, effectively cutting a fleet’s fuel bill in half. powered axle – but that hasn’t stopped the concept from getting a ton of attention.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2014

In addition to other advances in drivetrain, chassis, lightweight construction, assistance systems and infotainment systems, the new Q7 will also offer an e-tron quattro version: the first plug-in hybrid with a six-cylinder diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive. Its new operating concept uses fewer buttons and controls.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2017

At the upcoming workshop, ARB staff will discuss preliminary concepts developed since the first workshop in April 2016. TRUs and TRU gensets emit diesel PM, NO x , greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Some companies use TRUs for extended cold storage during the four- to six-week period before major holidays and events.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

At the Volkswagen Group Night event on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, CEO Matthias Müller said that the Group is realigning its Group Design for the digital era. The studio in Potsdam has already begun working under the new concept. Michael Mauer became the Head of Group Design this January.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

The multibillion-pound project is in Phase 3 concept development and is about to enter the formal planning stage. It would connect Liverpool and the Wirral peninsula and could become a pedestrian and cycling link across the Mersey. It could also provide future flood defense.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria. By walking away from conventional commercial vehicle concepts and developing an electric solution for the truck’s driveline, Volvo Penta and its customer Rosenbauer have introduced a completely new vehicle architecture for the fire service industry.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Engineering Excellence—total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Volvo C30 plug-in hybrid concept AutoBlogGreen "German auto website, Autobild, is reporting that Volvo is working on a plug-in diesel-electric hybrid with a similar powertrain design to the Chevy Volt concept unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January. This time, it is Volvo. Volvo and Ford might steal GM's thunder yet."

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Similar to last year, student teams are encouraged to participate in one or both of the “Prototype” and “Urban Concept” categories. The “Urban Concept” category, introduced at the 2009 event, focuses on more “roadworthy” fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover in 2016, Mercedes-Benz displayed its concept for a heavy-duty electric distribution truck for urban areas: the Urban eTruck ( earlier post ). The vehicles are being used by customers for tasks that would otherwise be completed by vehicles with conventional diesel engines.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 30, 2011

The Frankfurt Motor Show is inching ever closer and now Peugeot has become the latest big name to announce some exciting new concepts for the event. It will introduce the 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid as the third model in the 508 range; and will stage the worldwide debut of the six-seat multi-purpose HX1 plug-in diesel [.].

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

diesel engine for a modest 5% fuel efficiency improvement. Toyota Hilux Revo BEV Concept (Source: Toyota Motor) Although the first electric Toyota pickup will be aimed at the Thailand market, Toyota is considering exporting the model, according to Ganesh. Toyota has been teasing an all-electric version for some time.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

Delphi Automotive has developed a common rail fuel system technology for heavy-duty diesel engines that combines proven hardware with an innovative architecture, allowing vehicle manufacturers to meet Euro VI emissions standards without significant modification to their base engines. New high pressure heavy duty common rail systems.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2010

We have demonstrated that our HEDGE technology, primarily the use of cooled EGR, successfully suppresses low-speed pre-ignition events and in a way that improves fuel economy. The causes of low-speed pre-ignition events are not completely understood. We are already seeing concepts developed in HEDGE I enter production. —Dr.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The Hybrid PowerPack combines a diesel engine with an electric machine, which can be used either as an electric motor or generator, and the MTU EnergyPack battery system, which stores the energy recovered during braking. As a result, up to 25% of the diesel fuel can be saved. grams less NO x compared with conventional systems.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2019

Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled the first of Toyota and Kenworth’s jointly developed fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks during a special event held at the Port of Los Angeles. particularly in disadvantaged communities. the first of which debuted today?is

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September. The concept of “intelligent electrification” enables highly aggressive engine downsizing and down-speeding beyond what might normally be possible other than through more expensive hybridization approaches. ADEPT powertrain architecture.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2016

diesel) to reduce NO x and PM while maintaining high efficiency has attracted a great deal of research interest over the past several years. Landscape of advanced compression ignition combustion strategies aimed at achieving low temperature combustion with gasoline and diesel fuel. less than ~1400 K / 1127 ˚C).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Benz unveiled the latest generation of its successful Sprinter model at an event held at a logistics center in the Duisburg, Germany docks. Benz Cars, at the event. With regard to operating costs, the electric vans are on par with comparable models powered by a diesel engine. Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5 billion (US$3.1

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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. BMW eDrive. The plug-in hybrid system in the X5 prototype. Click to enlarge. The X5 plug-in hybrid.

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