Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have constructed a low-cost, nanoscale composite hybrid thermoelectric material by wrapping a polymer that conducts electricity around a nanorod of tellurium—a metal coupled with cadmium in today’s most cost-effective solar cells. Earlier post.)

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Low Cost Hybrid Polymer Waste 210

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. Adding electric miles. Adding together the gasoline and electricity, the EPA estimates 105 MPGe (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent). The hybrid system’s 8.9-kilowatt-hour The hybrid system’s 8.9-kilowatt-hour

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Low-cost electric traction drive systems using no heavy rare earth materials. Improved efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty natural gas and propane (LPG) engines. Lightweight and high-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composites for vehicle applications. Energy-efficient mobility systems.

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2020 Vehicles Polymer Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation. Group14 Technologies Inc. 2,500,000.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The selected OPEN 2018 projects are in 21 states and fall into 9 technical categories, including transportation, electricity generation and delivery, and energy efficiency. . Electric motor-generators on each crankshaft will improve engine efficiency by modifying the piston dynamics and resulting combustion process.

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Engine San Diego Polymer Lithium Ion 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

A hybrid plastics/metal airbag housing with integrated lead frame, co-developed and produced by Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems for an automotive steering wheel airbag assembly, reduces weight, packing space and costs. The design of the housing, as well as the polymer processing technology used to make it, is of prime importance to this.

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Hybrid Turkey Belgium Automobile Industry 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Hybrid modules. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2014

In addition, this year’s call sought to promote submissions on two particular themes: natural gas monetization and materials for energy. These novel materials will unite the well-controlled physical properties of polymers with the promising functional properties of metal-facilitated self-assembly.

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MIT Grant 2014 Energy 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

SKF is supplying customized tapered roller bearings and SKF eDrive Ball Bearings ( earlier post ) of the electric motor and gearbox of the Volkswagen e-up!, The eDrive Ball Bearings feature an optimized internal geometry and new patented high-speed polymer cage. which was launched the Fall of 2013.

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Supplies Energy Polymer Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 The entire hybrid unit is housed above the vehicle’s driven rear axle. l/100 km (approx. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The ix-Metro is a hybrid-electric CUV for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80g/km. Hyundai will stage the world debut of the ix-Metro—a new hybrid-electric CUV concept for the European sub-B segment which promises CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km—at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Czech Republic Concept Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The hydrogen fuel cell hybrid system. The fuel-cell hybrid vehicle was designed with the objective of emission-free mobility in city traffic. Fuel-cell hybrid. The electric motor assumes the function of a generator during coasting and braking phases and feeds electrical energy back to the supercaps.

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BMW Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Battery electric Plug-in hybrid electric Hybrid Fuel cells. Solid oxide solid acid Phosphoric acid molten carbonate Polymer electrolyte membrane. Natural gas generators. Vehicles in all vehicle classes. Permanent magnets Batteries Catalytic converters Lightweighting (platform, frame, engine cradle, etc.).

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Molten Salt Fuel Energy Grid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Pedego Electric Bikes and SiGNa Chemistry have developed an ultra-high-performance range extender for electric bicycles. The battery-fuel cell hybrid system is compatible with all existing Pedego bicycles and batteries. For every 1.5 For every 1.5 Riders can carry additional cartridges which are real-time hot-swappable.

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Fuel Batteries Battery Sodium 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Kia Motors has introduced its new environmental brand “Eco Dynamics” and an LPI Hybrid based on its Korean market Forte saloon. Hyundai Motor is also offering the LPI hybrid powertrain applied in an Elantra. Hyundai Motor is also offering the LPI hybrid powertrain applied in an Elantra. The LPI Hybrid Forte.

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Kia Motor Motors Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Argonne National Laboratory’s team will develop an advanced catalyst for polypropylene (a widely used polymer in consumer and industrial products) synthesis that outperforms conventional catalysts. Argonne National Laboratory. Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation. FeNix Magnetics, Inc.

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Manufacturer Waste Universal Dallas 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

This enables a full well-to-wheels reduction of CO 2 emissions of around 40%—even with conventional hydrogen production from natural gas—compared to the diesel system. Tags: Hybrids Hydrogen. Tank to wheels energy consumption (left) and well-to-wheels energy consumption and CO 2 emissions at right. Diesel-Antrieb = diesel drive.

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Hydrogen Diesel Fuel Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The February workshop was attended by experts from industry and national laboratories representing polymer electrolyte membrane, traditional liquid alkaline, solid oxide electrolysis, alkaline exchange membrane, and reversible systems. This is significant as electricity costs are often the largest cost contribution component to hydrogen cost.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

and BRUSA Elektronik AG , a developer and supplier of high-efficient power electronics and electric motors, have formed a collaboration on electric and hybrid vehicle applications. Ford is collaborating with Magna International on its new battery electric vehicle targeted for 2011. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Switzerland Vehicles Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The following Stanford faculty members received funding for advanced research on photovoltaics, battery technologies and new catalysts for sustainable fuels: Self-healing polymers for high energy density lithium-ion batteries. Investigator: Hongjie Dai, Chemistry. Novel inorganic-organic perovskites for photovoltaics.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. The Niro PHEV offers the best of both worlds–EV & gas. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 kW electric motor. kW electric motor.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel 315

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. The XL1 prototype has an all-electric range of up to 35 kilometers (22 miles); total range is approx. Hybrid system. The XL1 prototype PHEV. Click to enlarge.

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Qatar PHEV MPG Motor 334

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Engineers at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) at NASA Glenn Research Center ran the new facility’s first test in September. NEAT’s mission is to help engineers design, develop and test systems for electric aircraft. The test stand will help us to understand electric propulsion and the nuances of different systems.

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Electric Electrical Gas-Electric California 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Another one of the 13 projects is led by Sepion Technologies, which will partner with LBNL to make new membranes to increase the lifetime of Li-S batteries for hybrid airplanes. Sepion’s polymer membrane technology provides a counterpoint, yielding long-lasting lithium-sulfur cells.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Other awards included funding for renewable energy resources, industrial and building energy efficiency, a modernized electricity grid, cleaner fossil fuels, and the next generation of nuclear power. Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. manufacturing base for permanent magnets. DOE Funding: $3,000,000. DOE Funding: $3,000,000.

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Fuel Energy Carbon Fiber Polymer 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced ( DOE-FOA-0001224 ) up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Demonstration and Deployment of Battery - Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

to develop and test a 25 kWh prototype battery system based on nanostructured polymer electrolytes. control over mechanical and electrical properties. University of California at San Diego will receive $95,000 to reduce the cost of biomass power generation by removing tar from the producer gas in the gasifier.

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Li-ion Grid Energy California 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Technical topics for this FOA—which span the range of DOE interests from fossil to nuclear to renewable and low-carbon energies—include two hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related topics: fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks and in-line quality control devices for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

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2015 Hydrogen Fuel Batteries 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Lignin is a structural bio-polymer which contributes to the rigidity of plants. Currently, it is often incinerated to produce steam and electricity. Hybrid technology refers to the production of fuels by both biochemical (fermentation of carbohydrates) and thermochemical (thermal upgrading of lignin) processes.

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BMW Mariner Fuel Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

To achieve this, the Volkswagen brand—the highest volume brand of the Group—is counting on electric mobility (zero-emission and plug-in hybrid models); on continually more fuel-efficient combustion engines and gearboxes; progressive lightweight design; aerodynamics; and efficiency “ in every conceivable area ”.

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2015

Exploiting the advanced properties of graphene, such as high electrical conductivity, excellent chemical and mechanical stability, and large specific surface area, hybrid materials made by combining graphene with nanoparticles have led to products with much improved physical and chemical characteristics. —Ye et al.

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Fuel Hydrogen Universal Missouri 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2016

Turbocharger with electrically actuated variable turbine geometry (VTG). Increase in charge density through efficient exhaust gas turbocharging. A world-first for the TSI evo is the use of an exhaust gas turbocharger with electrically actuated variable turbine geometry (VTG). Innovative thermal management.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Michelin tires on Genesis GV60 Michelin tires on Porsche Taycan EVs, hybrids, and PHEVs: Same tire advancements needed “It does not change so much, the way we consider the market and the way we design tires,” said Garcin, when Green Car Reports asked what’s different about the tire demands for hybrids. Tire ingredients. – U.S.

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Buy Carbon Oil Green Cars 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The latest funding is going to projects that could improve energy efficiency in buildings by reducing loads on air conditioners; reduce costs associated with generating electricity from solar power; and improve efficiency and power density of electric machines. Transformational Nanostructured Permanent Magnets. million in funding.

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