Green Car Congress
APRIL 27, 2017
At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. All-electric architecture. Coasting - Engine off. Coasting - Engine off.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2014
Most major automakers, including GM, have made significant progress in the development of fuel cell electric vehicles, but achieving commercial deployment with global impact will require further cost reductions. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 2, 2013
US consumers of electricity should be willing to pay, on average, $0.24–$0.45/kWh—approximately 2002), respectively. They provide figures based on state electricity profiles, national averages and fossil fuel type. For coal, oil, and natural gas, respectively, associated economic values of health impacts are $0.19–$0.45/kWh,
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 15, 2014
It features performance and a cruising range similar to a gasoline engine vehicle (approximately 650 km / 404 miles) and a refueling time of roughly three minutes. The front compartment houses the electric motor, electronic control system and boost converter. Toyota FCV at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 17, 2013
The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
MARCH 4, 2014
MC Fill allows dynamic control of refueling based on gas temperature. The MC Fill protocol utilizes this value, as well as the dispenser outlet gas temperature and pressure, in its fill control logic. This new fueling protocol will allow FCEV customers everywhere to realize short fueling times over a wide range of temperatures.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2014
Fuel cell electric vehicles will be in our future sooner than many people believe, and in much greater numbers than anyone expected. ”. The prototype has consistently delivered a driving range of about 300 miles (~500 km), zero-to-sixty acceleration of about 10 seconds, with no emissions other than water vapor. —Bob Carter.
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