Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2014

Electric power is only one part of the Chevrolet Volt equation. While it''s a part that covers two thirds of all Volt miles driven, the other third is handled by its range-extending 1.4-liter liter Ecotec gasoline engine.

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Volt 2016 Engine Range 155

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). The electric exhaust gas turbocharger solves the conventional trade-off between a small, responsive turbocharger yielding a lower total output and a large turbocharger capable of high peak power with less responsiveness.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas 284

Green Car Reports

MARCH 20, 2017

Unlike conventional hybrids and many plug-in hybrids, the first-generation Chevrolet Volt makes extensive use of both electric and gasoline power. With a fully-charged battery pack, it will drive on electric power alone until the charge is depleted, at which point the onboard gasoline engine activates.

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Volt Gasoline-Electric Charging Batteries 110

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. Non-domestic charging infrastructure is generally not necessary for operation of PHEVs, and substantial gasoline displacement can be achieved solely with home charging. Peterson and Michalek 2012.

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Gasoline PHEV Gasoline-Electric Batteries 308

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The high power density of the hybrid traction head is achieved using a permanently excited synchronous motor with internal rotor.

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Plug-in Mercedes Hybrid Plug 418

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (combined power consumption according to WLTP: 18.9 - 15.9

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All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in 397

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter liter, Pentastar V-6, gasoline engine.

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Jeep Chrysler Plug-in Plug 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). This technology comes from Formula 1.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas 408

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2011

That's where the Chevy Volt-style range extender comes in, though the Volt adds unlimited range by burning gasoline in a conventional engine to generate electric power. While electric-car advocates may avoid the issue, some buyers simply won't choose a plug-in car that can't travel unlimited distances.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Range Electric Cars 112

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

l/100 km; combined power consumption: from 15.7 l/100 km; combined power consumption: from 17.8 l/100 km; combined power consumption: from 16.7 In addition, the fully variable power distribution promotes agility in sporty driving. The debuts include the new BMW 330e Touring (combined fuel consumption: from 1.7

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BMW Diesel PHEV Volt 371

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. New, more powerful plug-in-hybrid drivetrain. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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BMW PHEV Power Powered 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. or Coulomb Technologies.

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Volt Chevrolet Charging Extended Range 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. Engine and Drive Unit.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

And battery bulk alone, especially in monstrously powerful trucks, can be a short route to a relatively inefficient and prohibitively expensive EV. The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. The Hyundai Ioniq5.

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Volt Range Charging Hummer 108

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of Chevy Volts (PE11037). NHTSA remains unaware of any real-world crashes that have resulted in a battery-related fire involving the Chevy Volt or any other electric vehicle. Earlier post. ).

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Volt General Motors Gasoline-Electric Electric Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Credit: ACS, Jenn et al. Click to enlarge. —Jenn et al.

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Gasoline Fleet Emissions Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. The three-liter gasoline unit produces a subtle and sonorous sound that never becomes intrusive even under load.

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Audi Gasoline Engine Standards 210

Cars That Think

AUGUST 22, 2023

Singh, a power-electronics engineer, has been working to replace the internal combustion engines used in the company’s equipment with hybrid (diesel-electric) and all-electric versions. That was Singh’s job when he joined the company’s advanced power-electronics department in 2011 as a senior staff engineer.

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Engine Power Powered New Zealand 78

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

In the HyBoost project, Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Control Power Technologies (CPT) and the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) demonstrated a concept they termed “intelligent electrification”. ADEPT will use CPT’s SpeedStart micro-mild hybrid (BSG and stop-start) and TIGERS energy recovery systems.

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Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid earned an acceptable rating in this test, while the battery-electric Nissan LEAF earned a poor rating. The gasoline-powered Mazda 5 small four-door wagon is rated poor. Volt and LEAF. Chevy Volt. Chevrolet Volt. —Joe Nolan.

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Volt 2014 Mazda Cars 255

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2019

g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). Their power outputs range from 110 kW (150 PS) to 255 kW (347 PS) – from the Audi A4 35 TFSI (combined fuel consumption 6.0 – 5.5 l/100 km (37.3 - 37.9 Audi S4 Avant TDI. l/100 km (39.2-

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Just as the original 1969 COPO Camaro models relied on creative engineering to make them successful in Stock Eliminator drag racing, the eCOPO breaks new ground with its unique motor and GM’s first 800-volt battery pack. —Russ O’Blenes. As GM advances its electrification leadership, a big step might just come from the drag strip.

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Chevrolet Concept Motor Motors 277

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earned the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first US crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. IIHS says that the result demonstrates that automakers are using the same safety engineering in new electric cars as they do in gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Volt GEM e2 Chevrolet Nissan 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. The ECO mode prioritizes fuel efficiency by reducing power application at lower speeds and reducing energy consumed by the air-conditioning system. Avalon Hybrid. Click to enlarge. L/100km) combined.

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MPG 2013 EPA Hybrid 225

Green Car Reports

JUNE 28, 2010

An electric car that uses an on-board gasoline range-extender engine to generate power for the batteries--OK, we can get behind that. An electric vehicle that runs purely on gasoline at high speeds? But that may be exactly what GM will do to the Chevrolet Volt (or Opel/Vauxhall Ampera as it's sold in Europe.

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Volt Gasoline GM Engine 67

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The efficient and very fun-to-drive system, with 335 kW (449 hp) combined system power, propels the CT6 from 0-100 km in 5.6 turbocharged 4-cylinder direct-injected gasoline engine with a two-motor, 120 kW hybrid transmission; liquid-cooled 18.4 GM optimized Motor A design for torque, power and NVH. L/100 km (117.7 The GRE EVT.

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Cadillac PHEV Volt Design 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. A third package for the Volt—an E85 package—is also under development.

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Volt Chevrolet Tax Credit Buy 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz will further expand the GLE model range with the introduction of the V8-powered Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC. The GLE is the first SUV in the Mercedes-Benz line up to introduce the new E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 48-volt active suspension system.

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Mercedes Hybrid Range Exhaust 223

Green Car Reports

MAY 10, 2016

A small 48-volt battery can provide supplementary electrical power, taking some of the load off the gasoline or diesel engine. As an alternative to costlier full-hybrid systems, many suppliers are looking to mild-hybrid powertrains to boost the efficiency of internal-combustion cars.

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Volt Gasoline-Electric Cars Gasoline 60

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal safety defect investigation (NHTSA Action Number PE11037 ) to assess the risk of a battery-related fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Chevy Volt owners whose vehicles have not been in a serious crash do not have reason for concern.

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Volt Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. Audi offers the MHEV drives in two variants. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Setec Powerr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, if you’re the energy with solar power, an integrated option such as a solar battery pack is an appropriate option. If you’re knowledgeable about solar inverters and how to set up a solar power system for optimum use, installing your own inverter separately may allow you better control over your energy distribution.

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Solar Charging Re-Charge Volt 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

The Volt MPV5. GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Cadillac Chevrolet Plug-in 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. The small electric motor and lithium ion battery provide more power and give the car a little “boost”, under heavy accelerating.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2017

BorgWarner’ 48-volt eBooster electrically driven compressor is making its debut in Daimler’s latest 3.0-liter liter gasoline engine. BorgWarner’s eBooster electrically driven compressor delivers boost on demand until the turbocharger takes over, improving boost at low engine speeds and nearly eliminating turbo lag.

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Engine Downsizing Gasoline-Electric Volt 259