Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years. However, the transition from ICEs to BEVs changes both the goals and the design considerations around lightweighting, Lux says.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2009

University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). The Ohio State’s design was powered by a 1.8-liter liter engine and fueled by E85 ethanol.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As we look along the spectrum of increasingly electrified vehicles, what is the design space that this increasing amount of electrification opens up to optimizing? As we start to explore this higher degree of electrification, there are going to be some very different design requirements for internal combustion engines.

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PHEV Engine Fuel Economy Economy 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

A major component of SAIC-GM’s Drive to Green strategy, the LaCrosse HEV adopts the same design language and technological advances as the recently introduced all-new LaCrosse. That includes full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles. The LaCrosse HEV offers comprehensive fuel economy of 4.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The new capital will also enable EcoMotors to accelerate the creation of gasoline versions of opoc to meet increasing customer demand for cost effective fuel economy gains in cars, light trucks, hybrids, and extended range EVs. The balanced design results in smooth, quiet and virtually vibration-free operation.

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Engine Companies Extended Range Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. TDI clean diesel represents almost 25% of Audi and Volkswagen US sales.

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Designed to last the lifetime of the bus, this ultracapacitor storage will reduce total cost of ownership by not requiring mid-life replacement. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. Series E hybrid system. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries. Earlier post.).

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London Emissions Hybrid Energy Storage 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid system is designed to provide all-electric driving for most daily commutes, while maximizing fuel efficiency by providing blended power from the engine and battery at higher speeds and higher loads, even when there is energy stored in the battery. (By Normal: Designed for everyday commuting.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Volt will be GM’s first extended-range electric vehicle to receive the new plant’s lithium-ion battery. GM designed and engineered all but eight parts. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Li-ion GM Lithium Ion Battery 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

kg), the Fulcrum is approximately 1/10 th the weight of its piston generator counterparts and it is designed to have a 10,000-hour lifetime. A two-stage compression process and novel recuperation design make the Fulcrum 30% more efficient than existing turbine generators, while tripling usable power, Wrightspeed says. Earlier post.).

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Range Extended Range Gas-Electric Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. The cell is still a prismatic pouch, but redesigned. Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM Motors Motoring 341

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

kWh, 115V lithium-ion battery and latest-generation 15-kW motor-generator unit help increase fuel economy through: Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Advanced Materials that lead to more fuel-efficient vehicles through reduced weight and mass. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Virginia Tech earned second place with an ethanol EREV design and Penn State came in third place building a biodiesel EREV. The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3

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MARCH 30, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! 100km fuel consumption average and has an 80-litre fuel tank. In normal mode its dulled down in search of economy. metres long and more than 1.9m

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than Fusion Hybrid and is the first of two new Ford Hybrids to use lithium-ion battery technology. Ford says the C-MAX Energi is being engineered to deliver more overall driving range than any other current plug-in hybrid or extended-range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states later in 2017 and is expected to be the volume leader in the series, featuring an all-electric driving range in excess of 40 miles with an efficient gasoline-hybrid extended range mode. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

New products will feature a lower drag coefficient and more aerodynamic design, be lighter in weight, and incorporate automatic start-stop engine technology to further improve fuel efficiency. liter on-board engine will give the Volt a maximum driving range of more than 480 kilometers (298 miles). and Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L

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GM 2015 Buick Engine 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). Two-motor design enables 19 percent stronger zero-to-30 mph acceleration.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

So off they went to Texas (which is truck crazy) and California (which is EV crazy) to ask truck owners a wide range of questions about trucks. Ford held focus groups with cardboard cut-outs depicting design features to test acceptance. Not only did Ford cleverly design a 14.1 Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 95

Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

Their design of an extended range electric vehicle took first place out of 17 universities in the US and Canada that competed in the first milestone of this three-year competition. Ohio State’s design was powered by a 1.8litre engine and fuelled by E85 ethanol.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The goals are to develop cost-effective designs that appreciably improve fuel efficiency while demonstrating the commercial production viability of alternative vehicles. 255,443 to develop an improved electric hybrid/ fuel cell vehicle capable of extended range and load. Temple University.

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Pennsylvania Philadelphia PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company.

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Motors Motoring Motor Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Co-Optima’s premise is that current fuels constrain engine design—and thus engine efficiency. The introduction of new fuels and engines is a formidable task and requires close coordination with stakeholders to ensure that the most promising options are identified. So far, we have been very focused on Thrust 1.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They are useful for energy analysis, design, parameter selection of electric vehicles. Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) : Read Series Hybrid. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) : An electric vehicle that use fuel cells to energize the vehicle. Sometimes driving cycle incorporates road gradient details also.

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Electric Vehicles Electric Cars Vehicles Electrical 105

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The package also includes provisions that will ensure adequate fueling infrastructure is available for the increasing numbers of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles planned for deployment in California. Base credits for ZEVs on range, with 50-mile BEVs earning 1 credit each and 350-mile FCVs earning 4 credits each. Modify Credit System.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM and help optimize the battery pack so it doesn’t end up being over-designed based on one criteria. GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. The designs can be greatly improved to be more cost-effective.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Red Herring ).

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