Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Audi e-tron Detroit Showcar. Audi introduced a new electric sportscar concept at the North American International Auto Show, its second following the introduction of the initial e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is a 3.93 The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is a 3.93

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 26, 2022

Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. The next two decades were the heyday of electrically powered cars, vans and trucks.

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Future Los Angeles Building EV1 82

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cadillac unveiled the all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ. Escalade IQ features independent front and rear suspension, with power transferred to 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires via front and rear drive motors that work in conjunction as an eAWD system. A suite of fully integrated advanced technologies including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

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Escalade Cadillac Miles Price 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO 2 emissions of the BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km (NEDC).

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BMW Plug-in Detroit Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2014

Audi will unveil an all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The show car, which weighs around 1,600 kg (3527 lb) without the driver, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 A second electric motor, which is separate from this drive unit, is mounted to the rear axle.

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Audi Plug-in Detroit Plug 287

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2009

The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2009

Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd, the joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Group ( earlier post ), and Malaysia-based Proton Holdings Berhad are forming a strategic partnership for the mass production of electric vehicles. The vehicles will then be marketed under Detroit Electric’s brand. Click to enlarge.

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Detroit Malaysia Extended Range Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The front seats are mounted atop the 18.4

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Detroit Low Cost Engine Personal 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

Volkswagen is presenting a fully autonomous, electric Microbus concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. presented at the Paris Motor Show last year ( earlier post ), the I.D. Buzz is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). BUZZ than in any other electric vehicle. driving cycle).

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Detroit All-Electric Concept Miles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The story of the electric drive is really a story about efficiency. —Pam Fletcher, Global Chief Engineer for Volt and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Powertrains.

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Extended Range Volt Motor Motors 344

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

The Tiguan GTE Active Concept is equipped with a turbocharged and direct-injection TSI gasoline engine that produces 148 hp (110 kW) and 184 lb-ft (201 N·m) of torque, mated to two electric motors: 40 kW on the front axle and 85 kW on the rear. The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles (32 km) in all-electric mode. Front motor.

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Plug-in Concept SUV Plug 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It will be the first fully electric addition to GMC’s lineup, driven by next-generation EV propulsion technology that enables off-road capability, on-road performance and an immersive driving experience. 24-module, double-stacked Ultium battery propulsion system that will offer excellent range and power to three motors.

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Hummer GMC Power Powered 418

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Up to 664 horsepower with more than 780 lb-ft of torque in available max power Wide Open Watts Mode on RST, enabling a GM-estimated 0-60 mph time of less than 4.5 Standard DC fast charging (up to 350kW) on WT and RST. Up to 10.2kW of offboard power on WT and RST with optional equipment. Silverado EV RST.

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Silverado Chevrolet All-Electric GM 259

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The single-motor, rear-drive model comes with 340 horsepower for 0-60 mph in six seconds, and 500 hp for dual-motor.

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Cadillac GM SUV Los Angeles 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two electric concepts. BUZZ CARGO,in its auto show debut, is an electric panel van concept based on the MEB toolkit that offers up to 340 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. The electric Cargo e-Bike concept, in its North American debut, carries a 463 lb payload. Earlier post.)

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Concept Auto Los Angeles Lithium Ion 249

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The Cross Coupe has a zero-emissions range of up to 20 miles (32 km) and can reach 60 mph from rest in just 6.0

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Like its production-bound sibling the e-tron quattro battery-electric vehicle, the h-tron concept is based on Audi’s second-generation modular longitudinal platform (MLB evo, earlier post ). The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

During its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, BMW announced that the new BMW 530e plug-in hybrid iPerformance ( earlier post ) will be available starting at $51,400; the all-wheel drive BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan will start at $53,700, plus $995 Destination and Handling.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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. Volkswagen calls the complete electric drive unit featured in the E-Bugster “Blue-e-Motion”. The central electric module of the E-Bugster weighs 80 kg.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 17, 2021

. “The revolutionary GMC supertruck represents the first of many Ultium-based consumer vehicles to be produced as part of General Motors’ vision for an all-electric future.” ” The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan.

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Hummer GMC General Motors GM 145

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

[Disclaimer: Honda invited journalists to a recent event near Detroit to test out the Motocompacto, and we got to glance at a prototype of the coming Honda Prologue EV. The Honda Motocompacto is a lightweight electric scooter that folds down into its own, easily luggable carrying case. The maximum speed is 15 mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024.

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Escalade Cadillac GMC Yukon 92

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Volkswagen is set to debut its new all-electric ID. It will also market the all-electric vehicle in the United States but has not set a concrete launch time yet. Buzz is built on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), designed for full electric vehicles. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo on March 9, 2022. Buzz lineup.

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Europe Lithium Ion Kits All-Electric 124

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

The Linamar Agilit-e unit contains the two motors, gears, power electronics, and cooling. Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Plug-in Cadillac Convert 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2012

The Schaeffler Group, a leading global supplier to the automotive industry, used the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to highlight a number of hybrid solutions and electric mobility products as well as products for optimizing conventional drivetrains based on the internal combustion engine. eDifferential.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 31, 2023

Both the SUV and pickup will be built at GM’s Factory Zero in Detroit Hamtramck. GM’s Buick and GMC’s global vice president Duncan Aldred confirmed that Hummer’s electric SUV officially entered production on Monday. The SUV version is driven by two or three electric motors.

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Hummer GMC SUV GM 52

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A road trip to Detroit and back wasn’t too punishing. liter four-cylinder/electric motor pairing – 194 horsepower now for front-wheel drive models like my test car, and 139 lb-ft of torque for all models – erases the pokiness of the past and brings the car up to date. Maybe the Detroit Lions are next in line for a championship.

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 100

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

BMW has introduced the Concept ActiveE, the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Group’s initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimize environmental impacts while preserving the kinetic driving experience for which BMW has long been known—the i Megacity Vehicle initiative. The BMW Concept ActiveE. Battery pack.

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BMW Concept Detroit 2010 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Earlier post.). Earlier post.

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

CROZZ, its first electrically powered crossover utility vehicle (CUV)—a four-door coupe and sport utility vehicle (SUV) in one. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D. BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). CROZZ is also based on the newly conceived Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB).

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2020 Concept Production DC 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 The motor generator is liquid-cooled.

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Congress Buick 2013 GM 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Charging the electric C30. Volvo Cars will present a battery-electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km (93 miles) on the NEDC at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Volvo presented a driveable electric C30 prototype in September 2009. Volvo Electric C30 Quick Specs.

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Volvo 2010 Batteries Battery 170

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. The world’s “only” electric muscle car? Dodge bills the Charger as “the world’s first and only electric muscle car.” Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy.

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Dodge Charging Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found.

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 In braking, the electric motor recovers kinetic energy which is then stored in the lithium-ion battery.

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2014

Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). The team presented two papers on the state of their work at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. The poer electronics drive the machine as both a motor and a generator.

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