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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Left: 2001-2003 Toyota Prius (THS). Engineers have sought to increase the rate of energy recuperation, and therefore overall powertrain efficiency, with succeeding generations of regenerative/ hydraulic braking systems. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems. Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II).
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2009
Envera LLC is nearing completion of a project to develop a new hydraulic actuator mechanism for its variable compression ratio (VCR) engine. A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. liter VCR 4-cylinder engine with DOE sponsorship.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 14, 2024
Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. No other vehicle has taken the same risks and pushed the design and engineering boundaries to the same limit,” said Tanya Gazdik. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 11, 2024
Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented. No other vehicle has taken the same risks and pushed the design and engineering boundaries to the same limit,” said Tanya Gazdik. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles. Though it was hardly a buffet of information.
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2010
The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. Vehicle/Engine Age.
Plugs and Cars
OCTOBER 4, 2009
An SAE Research Report in 2001 stated that "several automakers have pledged the introduction of fuel cell vehicles, including buses, by 2003-2005." Tags: fuel cell vehicle toyota. Much has been made of late of Toyota and other automakers claims they will commercialize hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015. In 5 years.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2010
Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. In 2001, Railpower launched the first hybrid electric switching locomotive in North America, using battery energy storage, called the Green Goat. Tags: Hybrids Rail.
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