Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) featuring a launch gear; a new 6-speed manual transmission; a new 2.0-liter liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Toyota introduced the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) at the 2010 Geneva motor show, marking a significant milestone in Toyota’s planned deployment of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain across Toyota’s entire model range by early 2020s. The electric motor alone powers the driven wheels when the Auris HSD is operating in EV mode.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. Integrated within the modified automatic transmission, each of the two electric motors serves a specific purpose. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. 30kW, 151 lb-ft electric motor. E-Motor power [hp].

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. New powertrains are also deployed for the first time: a new 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Optional low-rolling-resistance tires developed especially for the Panamera help this hybrid performance sedan deliver its NEDC fuel economy figure. Official US EPA fuel economy estimates will be available closer to the car’s on-sale date. With standard performance tires, the Panamera S Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 7.1

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. When drivers adopt an anticipatory style of driving, this has a direct and positive impact on fuel economy. The new Touareg Hybrid combines a 3.3-liter L/100km (28.7

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. In addition, a starter alternator motor is used to supplement the internal combustion engine with some level of power assist during acceleration. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2009

Working in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Azure Dynamics developed the Balance parallel hybrid electric drive system for Ford’s E-450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis. The system combines a 100 kW AC induction traction motor, power electronics and 288 V NiMH battery pack with the conventional 5.4-liter A Collins bus.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

liter gasoline-powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with twin electric motors for a total system 181 horse power. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Hybrid Efficiency.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. liter V6 engine that runs on 95 octane and three motors that produce a total 308 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The system comprises a 3.5-liter Your numbers may differ.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter, Hybrid Transaxle.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy. Concept of the 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2011

The 2012 Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance: a revised 2.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine; an enhanced 3.5-liter The projected city/highway/combined fuel economy for the LE model equates to 5.47, 6.03 Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

liter V6 TSI—a direct injection gasoline engine boosted by a mechanically-driven supercharger—in tandem with an electric motor and mated with a newly developed 8-speed automatic transmission. Torque and power with and without maximum E-motor boost. The Touareg Hybrid prototype is powered by a new 3.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The new transaxle in the Prius c features a new cooling system; overall this new hybrid unit with its 2 motor system is now approaching the same weight as single motor competitive systems and is maintaining a competitive size profile, according to Toyota. Estimated EPA fuel economy ratings are 53/46/50 mpg US city/highway/combined (4.4/5.1/4.7

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels. Such a vehicle could reduce gasoline consumption for the average American by 50 percent to 70 percent and reduce automobile emissions well in excess of emissions that might result from the additional use of power plants.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Volkswagen is holding media drive events this week for the sporty new 2013 Jetta Turbo Hybrid ( earlier post ), which features the second version of a Volkswagen gasoline-electric hybrid drive system: a 1.4L Volkswagen’s first gasoline-electric hybrid system—that for the Touareg Hybrid—combines a 3.3-liter Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

The green line reflects FEV’s 15% cost reduction for the power transmission/clutch/motor subsystems from 2010 to 2013, assuming that the same reductions are achieved in all parts of the hybrid system. Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. Using the average U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

liter i-VTEC engine with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid-electric system. The 10 kW electric motor assists in acceleration and also acts as a generator during braking or coasting to capture kinetic energy that recharges the 100V IMA NiMH battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle gasoline engine (2ZR-FXE), Toyota completely re-engineered the engine, delivering results in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reductions to size and weight. Transaxle and Electric Motor. Although the new 2016 Prius retains the established 1.8-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Toyota’s goal was to reduce the cost, weight and volume of the pack from the NiMH system used earlier. MG1 (motor-generator 1) is an air-cooled permanent magnet motor rated at 56 hp (42 kW). MG2 is an air-cooled permanent magnet motor rated at 80 hp (60 kW), and develops 153 lb-ft (207 N·m) of torque.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The current state of market readiness of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles presents serious challenges, particularly in mass production, given issues including range; cost; a charging time still longer than a conventional gasoline refueling; a broad variation in battery pack life, and the lack of infrastructure.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD has also begun selling a plug-in electric car with a backup gasoline engine, a move putting it ahead of GM, Nissan, and Toyota. Thats less than Ford ( F , Fortune 500 ) ($7 billion at the beginning of April), but more than General Motors ( GM , Fortune 500 ) ($1.3 Near the end of our conversation, I ask Wang about the company name.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Even so, most next gen EV manufacturers are focused on lithium ion (and to a lesser extent NiMH) as the core technology to power their cars. More often than not, the “recycling&# of NiMH or lithium-ion batteries involves shipping them off to places like China, where their fate is truly unknown.

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