Remove 2001 Remove Concept Remove Engine Remove Gasoline
article thumbnail

VW unveiling new electric microbus concept in Geneva

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is unveiling an electric microbus concept at the Geneva Motor show. In 2001, Volkswagen developed a modern concept version it called the Microbus concept. The new electric Bulli, more compact and affordable than the earlier concept, is fitted with six seats. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.5

Concept 199
article thumbnail

University of Wisconsin Researchers Investigating Dual-Fuel (Gasoline and Diesel) Partially Premixed Combustion for High-Efficiency, Ultra-Low Emission Combustion; 53% Thermal Efficiency

Green Car Congress

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Click to enlarge.

Wisconsin 225
article thumbnail

Mitsubishi to launch plug-in hybrid version of new Outlander during FY2012

Green Car Congress

The new PHEV Outlander will be a permanent 4WD electric vehicle, supplemented by a gasoline engine when needed. Depending on power consumption and remaining battery charge, the system will start the gasoline engine automatically as a generator (Series Mode). 1 compression ratio.

article thumbnail

Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1

Green Car Congress

The C-X75 concept in Paris. Jaguar will develop the micro-turbine hybrid C-X75 concept car ( earlier post ) as a limited production supercar (maximum of 250), priced at between £700,000 - £900,000 (US$1.15 - $1.48 The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle.

article thumbnail

False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

In 2001, a team of engineers at a then-obscure R&D company called AC Propulsion quietly began a groundbreaking experiment. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars.

Grid 139
article thumbnail

LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

Green Car Congress

Concept of valve implementation on 4-cylinder head. IIP- 0945595 ) demonstrated a compact, linear-motion actuator capable of driving a typical engine valve. The Phase II project also saw the integration of the magnetic valve actuator integrated into a complete engine subsystem. Source: LaunchPoint. Click to enlarge.

Engine 236
article thumbnail

Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

Green Car Congress

liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Allows the clutches to disengage when the engine is at idle or during deceleration, thus reducing friction and improving fuel economy and NVH. Dual dry-clutch PowerShift. Earlier post.)

Ford 225