article thumbnail

First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

Green Car Congress

The technology optimises the CO 2 balance of the vans with certified green electricity, or even surplus wind energy (“Wind-to-Vehicle/W2V”). The speed of the Vito E-CELL is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) to preserve a maximum range. Speeds were largely in the 15 to 30 km/h (9-19 mph) range. 11 seconds.

Mercedes 231
article thumbnail

Lucid Air achieves industry-best 0.21 coefficient of drag

Green Car Congress

With tests recently completed at Windshear ’s advanced rolling-road wind tunnel, Lucid verified a coefficient of drag of 0.21, making the Lucid Air the most aero-efficient luxury car. The rolling road accommodates full-size vehicles, with air and rolling road speeds coordinated up to 180 mph.

article thumbnail

Updated Gen7 BMW 5 Series sedan introduces new 48V MHEV system, more powerful PHEV

Green Car Congress

When the driver brakes for a stop, the engine can be switched off as soon as the car’s speed drops below 9 mph. This function is now operational at speeds between 16 – 99 mph and, on the new BMW 5 Series, it is available not just in ECO Pro mode but also COMFORT mode. 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

BMW 259
article thumbnail

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

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. sunshine duration, wind strength). Earlier post.) Representing the energy industry is energy provider E.ON.

Plug-in 210
article thumbnail

Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8

Green Car Congress

When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. The engine also shuts down periodically during steady-state cruising at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34 and 99 mph), restarting instantly when the driver wants to accelerate.

Audi 186
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report drove the 2023 Grecale Modena that offered plenty of power, style and class and for $30K less than the more powerful Trofeo. With 0-60 mph in 5.3 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

Hybrid 60
article thumbnail

Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Clean Fleet Report

The Silverado gets electric motivation Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity recently to drive the Silverado EV RST at an automotive media event in Detroit, Michigan. When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the Hummer EV we found it to be a marvel of technology in many ways, while being a bit over-the-top in some. Story by John Faulkner.