Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. They were also able to further reduce shift times.

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2012

Li-ion batteries located in the propshaft tunnel and in front of the rear axle with a capacity of 18 kWh function as energy stores. The energy store, a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery (400 V, 400 A), is charged by means of energy recovery; the range extender; and by an external power supply (plug-in hybrid).

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Li-ion Electric Electrical Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Because the high-voltage battery is both power and energy dense, engineers were able to use the downsized gasoline engine to maximize fuel economy and reduce emissions. A 38 kW electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter to provide strong off-the-line acceleration and power assistance to the engine when necessary.

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Hybrid Chicago Plug-in Kia 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

The fundamental challenge is to convert as much of the chemical energy in the fuel, into mechanical energy, as efficiently as possible at the prescribed flow rate. Per the regulations, the Mercedes team downsized their internal combustion engine (ICE) to a 1.6 Conversion efficiency is now the key.

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2014 Mercedes Fuel Power 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

Focused on meeting a growing customer demand for ‘downsized’ engines offering strong power with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the new gasoline and diesel powertrains are being progressively introduced across the Opel product range. The new Cascada mid-size convertible is the first Opel model available with the new engine.

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Engine 2016 Fuel Economy Fuel 287

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. And even greater ranges can be expected soon.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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