Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

million investment in 2015) in Carbon Recycling International ( CRI ), an Icelandic company which produces renewable methanol using recycled CO 2 emissions sourced from a local thermal power plant and hydrogen made by splitting water with electrolysis (Power-to-Methanol). The switch from gasoline to methanol is not noticeable to the driver.

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Iceland CO2 Gasoline Renewable 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A map-controlled cooling module that warms the engine more quickly than the existing EA211 for efficiency and can control water flow in different parts of the engine. While electric vehicles are stealing the headlines these days, we are continuing to make great strides with technology on our internal combustion engines. inches overall.

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SUV Engine Fuel Economy Power 243

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

Hydrogen is the most abundant substance in the universe, and a crucial element in the creation of our most precious resource: water. Put this in a car and you have a fuel-cell electric vehicle. Recently, industry has turned to green hydrogen, created by running an electric current through water with an electrolyte.

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Future Auto South Korea Hydrogen 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, electric motor, generator and lithium-ion battery—is enabled by an additional €8-million investment in new tooling and assembly line upgrades at Ford’s Valencia facility. Ford is introducing 14 electrified vehicles in Europe by the end of 2020. S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid.

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Ford Hybrid Lithium Ion Batteries 195

Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. Japan, and Europe markets. ” FCEV Technology The FCEV technology uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity that powers an electric motor.

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Honda Hydrogen Vehicles Isuzu 76

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

liter hybrid system; and new 4WD systems—one for gasoline-engined cars, one for hybrids—based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Toyota has also developed a new manual transmission in response to global needs, particularly those in Europe. liter Direct-injection, Inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Engine.

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Toyota Engine Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 264

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Methanol can be used in internal combustion engines either directly or as a blend with gasoline. Advantages : Methanol has several advantages, including high octane rating, good combustion properties, and lower emissions compared to gasoline.

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Alternative Fuels Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in October 2011, detailing and comparing the lifecycle assessments (LCAs) of the battery-electric and two internal combustion engined versions (gasoline and diesel) of the Renault Fluence. Gasoline Fluence 16V. Electric Fluence Z.E.

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel 364

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 lb)—analogous to a residual pressure of 10 bar—the control unit switches to gasoline operation. lb per 62.1

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. It features performance and a cruising range similar to a gasoline engine vehicle (approximately 650 km / 404 miles) and a refueling time of roughly three minutes. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Japan Toyota Fuel Sale 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2012

While power has not been certified for North America, the new diesel engine is rated in Europe at 197 hp (147 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 N·m) of torque. Also included is a water-cooled high-performance electric-controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve that is better able to withstand coolant pressure drops.

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North America America Diesel Ford 343

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do. “We

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Carbon Diesel Emissions Bangladesh 109

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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2014 Engine Toyota Hybrid 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In the first step, renewably generated electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. solar and wind), water and CO 2 to produce liquid or gaseous fuels with a very low carbon intensity. At the end of 2016, sales of the new Audi A4 Avant g-tron begin in Europe. Earlier post.).

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Audi Gas Power Powered 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2023

News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts 6 Exotic EVs Announced at Monterey Car Week Another winged flyer-the Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Electric cars to this point have pretty much been designed to replace the daily drivers we all use—everyday sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Both models have full-time all-wheel drive.

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Concept Pininfarina All-Electric Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

A report prepared by ISIS (Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems - Italy) together with Tecnalia (Spain) for the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) discusses the technological, environmental and economic barriers for producing methanol from carbon dioxide, as well as the possible uses of methanol in car transport in Europe.

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Transportation CO2 Carbon Hydrogen 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Twin Engine technology supports three modes of operation: Pure, in which the car runs on electric power alone. Hybrid, in which an optimal combination of the engine and electric machine propels the cars in a balanced and sustainable way. The system adds an electric compressor and pressurized 2L air tank to the powertrain.

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Volvo PHEV Range Miles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter. The electric motor transmits power via a belt drive directly to the crankshaft of the combustion engine—an arrangement referred to as “P0 topology.” Click to enlarge. liters of diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US).

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

Biofuels make up around 4% of transport fuel in Europe, and 3% in the USA. Shell says that ethanol made from Brazilian sugar cane produces around 70% less CO 2 than gasoline, when the cultivation and production processes are taken into account. These equate to a 71% and a 23% reduction, respectively, compared to CARBOB gasoline.

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Brazil Gasoline-Electric Waste Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Mitsubishi is bringing the plug-in hybrid crossover Outlander (the best-selling PHEV in Europe) to the US. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. US fuel consumption and electric range figures are still to come. Equipped with a 2.0-liter

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2018 Lithium Ion 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

We are in the decade of the hybrid electric vehicle despite the fact that most off-road and underwater vehicles are pure electric. Indeed, most electric aircraft are pure electric as well. These vehicles are mainly small, as are electric two wheelers which are also almost all pure-electric.

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Hybrid Range Vehicles San Jose 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2015

With the launch of the Auris Hybrid in 2010, Toyota became the first manufacturer to offer a choice of three powertrains (gasoline, gasoline-electric hybrid, and diesel) in the C-segment. The Auris is the most sold hybrid in Europe. 1.2T: an all-new direct injection turbo gasoline engine. Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline Engine Toyota Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. The new Auris’ powertrain line-up, which now features a choice of an improved full hybrid or two gasoline and two diesel engines offering the performance- and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Put another way, even when driving the conventional T6 model and accelerating briskly up a winding road, the driver has no idea that only a 2.0L (1,969 cm 3 ), 4-cylinder gasoline engine is doing the work. All electric (mi). liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 Earlier post.) Twin turbo V6.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2015

Toyota’s 2015 Auris range in Europe features significant improvements in five key areas; design; sensory quality; the hybrid model; safety; and, improving the model’s segment coverage by some 40%, powertrains. The hybrid system can operate under electric motor power alone from start up to 70 km/h (43.5 Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Toyota Hybrid Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

An electric powered compressor provides for strong off-the-line performance; a 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) enhances efficiency. The new S models consume on average 19% less fuel than their predecessors with gasoline engines despite producing significantly more torque. A compact electric motor replaces the turbine wheel, however.

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Audi Diesel Volt Connect 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. In the SCR catalytic converter, the ammonia then breaks down the nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson Launches Stand-Alone Electric Bike Brand. Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Not an H or D in sight.

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Market Motorcycles Saturn Prius 69

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

The new diesel ECOnetic, which will go on sale early next year, leverages a number of advanced technologies that Ford expects will make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including conventional diesel-, gasoline- and hybrid-powered vehicles. Focus ECOnetic is expected to use less than 3.5

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Diesel MPG Ford Motor 278

Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 1, 2010

Journal article: China to Subsidize Electric Cars. China to Subsidize Electric Cars. BEIJING—China will subsidize buyers of battery-powered cars and plug-in hybrids under a pilot program aimed at keeping the country competitive in the global race to develop an electric-vehicle industry, but which also risks a public backlash.

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E6 BYD China Chinese 124

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

The new Audi S6 and S7 models in Europe are making their entrance with a torquey V6 TDI engine. For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The electric compressor delivers high starting performance. With dual supercharging—i.e.,

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Electric supercharging provides a cost-effective technology for controlling emissions without increasing fuel consumption. The electric supercharger technology developed by CPT is not driven by conventional electric motors, but by switched reluctance machines controlled with high precision using advanced electronics and software.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

liter, 3-cylinder based on the Opel Ecotec Compact run on natural gas; a 25 kW electrical machine; and an additional clutch between the two. engine, the team boosted rated torque from 80 N·m in gasoline mode to 160 N·m in natural gas mode; rated power was boosted from 44 kW to 71 kW. Tags: Engines Europe Hybrids Natural Gas.

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Engine Hybrid Fuel Exhaust 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Fleet Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

This is particularly true in the electric power sector, where, in the US, natural gas sets the cost benchmark against which other clean power sources must compete to remove the marginal ton of CO 2. The study found that “ the environmental impacts of shale development are challenging but manageable.

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