Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2015

DLR presented the HY4 project at the International Trade Fair World of Energy Solutions this week in Stuttgart. The HY4’s electric motor has an output of 80 kW and allows for a maximum speed of approximately 200 km/h (124 mph) and a cruising speed of 145 kmh/h (90 mph).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

AllCell Technologies ( earlier post ) has teamed with two Purdue University engineering students to produce an electric motorcycle with leading performance and drive range. Initial testing indicates a maximum speed of more than 120 mph (193 km/h) and a range of more than 120 miles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2013

Writing in International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems , Matthew Best of Loughborough University (UK) explored the optimization of a vehicle’s standard brake, acceleration and steering control inputs in the context of avoiding collisions.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

A123’s Nanophosphate lithium ion cells power the KillaCycle, which claims to be the quickest and most powerful electric motorcycle in the world with 500hp and an acceleration from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than one second.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

Researchers at MIT and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia have devised a robotic system that can detect leaks in gas, oil and water pipelines at a rapid pace and with high accuracy by sensing a large pressure change at leak locations. Chatzigeorgiou, D.; Youcef-Toumi, K.; Ben-Mansour, R. 2014.2308145.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

A number of groups have recently or are currently investigating the use of free piston engine power generation applications with a focus on automotive, including work at West Virginia University (WVU), Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), and Shanghai Jiaotong University. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2016

A prototype self-driving truck under development by Scania and Swedish research universities has tested successfully at speeds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Wahlberg (2015) “Clothoid-based model predictive control for autonomous driving,” Control Conference (ECC), 2015 European, Linz, pp. 2983-2990 doi: 10.1109/ECC.2015.7330991.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

ZAP’s design of the electric version of Jonway’s A380 5-door SUV, targeting the fleet market, would conform to Korean motor vehicle regulations and be capable of 70 mph (113 km/h) with a range of 100 miles (161 km) per charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2013

Via the integrated on-board charging componentry and the standard Porsche Universal Charger (AC), the battery can reach full charge within approximately two and a half hours when connected to a 240V power source. The Panamera S E-Hybrid can reach up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in all-electric operation.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2010

A fully charged Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle is capable of running on electricity for approximately 13 miles (21 km) at speeds of up to 62 mph. Kennedy International Airport in New York for a demonstration program with the Port Authority. For longer distances, the PHV reverts to its hybrid mode, operating as a regular Prius.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2018

The high-resolution E3SM earth system model simulates the strongest storms with surface winds exceeding 150 mph—hurricanes that leave cold wakes that are 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than their surroundings. The E3SM project is positioned on the forefront of this research challenge, acting on behalf of an international ESM effort.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. The ADDZEV consortium includes: Cranfield University. University of Oxford. Source: Cranfield. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). The approximately 4.8

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. International cooperation. Fuel cell stack research.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Other international companies involved are powertrain developer and systems integrator AVL Schrick based in Austria and Germany, springy materials specialist Mubea also from Germany, and Provector, a leading expert in battery management systems, based in the UK. Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2009

The Hyrban has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), can accelerate from 0 - 30 mph in 5.5 Riversimple worked with Oxford and Cranfield University on the power electronics, motors and control system. seconds, and has a range of more than 200 miles (320 km). earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

A research project within Volvo Car Corporation in collaboration with the Department of Signals and Systems at Chalmers University of Technology is developing Intersection Support, a system which alerts and automatically brakes for crossing traffic when necessary. Accidents involving wild animals are a major international traffic problem.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2014

Children who are exposed in utero to high levels of particulate air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing asthma in early childhood, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference in San Diego.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2015

Their paper is published in the International Journal of Engine Research. RCCI is a dual-fuel combustion technology developed by Dr. Rolf Reitz and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Engine Research Center laboratories. HWFET for highway driving under 60 mph (97 km/h). RCCI background.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

The Golf Variant twïnDRIVE enables distances of up to 57 km (35 miles) on pure electrical power; an additional small internal combustion engine provides for a total range of about 900 km (559 miles). Top speed of the car is 170 km/h (106 mph); the Volkswagen accelerates to 100 km/h in under 12 seconds. Earlier post.) Under the hood.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2022

In contrast, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can only refuel at a gas station licensed to handle and store an inflammable liquid. Level 1 (120v) charging is practical when a charge of approximately 5 mph is acceptable, while Level 2 and Level 3 must be utilized for a faster charge. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

The e-Zone Electric Vehicle (EV) is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) that passes international crash test standards and will be one of the vehicle types CT&T will produce for the US market. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph). Source: CT&T United. Click to enlarge. CT&T Company , Ltd., The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2009

The potential of internal combustion engines is far from exhausted. seconds and has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). liter TDI engine was presented at the Engine Symposium by Falko Rudolph, Head of Volkswagen Diesel Engine Development, as “ an engine as universal as the Golf ”. Earlier post.). TSI and the 1.6 The Polo 1.2

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2009

A Dutch team has set a new world record at the World Solar Challenge , a biennial race in which international teams compete to race solar-powered vehicles 1,870 miles across the Australian outback, between Adelaide and Perth. The Nuon Solar Team from the Technical University of Delft averaged 60 Mph with their Nuna II during a 30 hour,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Relying on the International Vehicle Emissions model, the researchers modified base emission factors based on their emissions testing and established vehicle emissions inventories for Tianjin: The Tianjin fleet generated 690 tons of CO, 84 tons of VOC, 158 tons of NO x , 2 tons of SO x , 6 tons of PM, and about 13.4 Oliver, Hongyan He. “

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Jaguar Land Rover (lead company), Ford Motor Company, IAV (UK), CPT, BP, University of Nottingham, Imperial College London. Ford Motor Company Ltd (lead company), Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson Matthey Plc, ITM Power (Trading) Ltd, Revolve Technologies Ltd, Cambustion Ltd, University of Bradford, University of Liverpool, University of Birmingham.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Researchers at Purdue University have determined precisely how fluid boils in microchannels, and as a result have created formulas and models that will help engineers design systems to cool high-power electronics in electric and hybrid cars, aircraft, computers, and other applications. Garimella 2009. Click to enlarge. Eugene and Susie E.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai cites a study from the University of California, Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program’s 2013 study showing fuel cell vehicle comparable—or lower—total well-to-wheel emissions to a battery electric vehicle, given US and California grid averages and different hydrogen production pathways. Acceleration is a stately 12.5

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

The French Mega City appeared next from NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine). The first cars will utilize NiMH batteries, as do the Toyota test platform Plug-in Priuses at the University of California. India's Reva was first into the market with the G-Wiz.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2009

Najt, then at the University of Wisconsin, and David Foster published the first study of a gasoline-fueled four-stroke HCCI engine in 1983.). we demonstrated to the press idle to 55 mph. GM is collaborating with the national labs and universities, and has seen successful HCCI all the way up to 16 bar BMEP—a very high load.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Lightning’s accolades include a first place finish at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the LS-218 , an e-motorcycle that had formerly set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats when it hit 218 mph. This provides a lower center of gravity so the rider can better lean into a turn.”

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Teslarati

JUNE 20, 2021

This stunt caught the eye of both national and international media as well, and by this time, the narrative was set: Teslas can drive themselves without a driver, and Autopilot could kill. Consumer Reports ‘ walkthrough was thorough, showing audiences exactly what needs to be done to defeat Autopilot’s safety measures.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Many of the things that are already technically feasible are still not universally permitted. For example, international UN/ECE Regulation R 79 (steering systems) allows only corrective steering functions, but not automatic steering at speeds above 10 km/h (6.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2013

Land Rover announced its use of the 9HP transmission at the Geneva Motor Show in March ( earlier post ); Chrysler announced its application of the 9-speed in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ). With Clemson University in the area, it provides a great opportunity to recruit future engineers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Professor Robert Cervero, Department of City and Regional Planning, University of California-Berkeley. Professor Sebastian Thrun, Stanford University. The top speed will be limited to 40 km/h (25 mph) but Dr. Guala points out that “ the longest trip will not take more than 5-6 minutes ” due to the city’s small size.

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MARCH 6, 2012

The 402bhp (300kW) mid-engined, twin-motor sports car is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and 0-130 mph in 30 seconds burst. The TSB provided the chance to access new technologies and work with a variety of organizations, including universities, suppliers and OEMs. This is about changing the rule of the game.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2013

The e-racer from the team at Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences Click to enlarge. The racer can reach a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph); two lithium polymer batteries with a combined capacity of 8 kWh support a range of 22 km (13.7 Seuffer GmbH & Co.KG

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