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At the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014, Mitsubishi presented its four-wheel drive SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ); sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. Concept GC-PHEV is a next-generation full-size PHEV SUV with full-time 4WD.

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Though perhaps best known for the flashy and outrageous Lamborghini Countach, Gandini’s pen was applied to many other Italian, German, French, British, Japanese, and Swedish concepts and production designs. In 1967 Gandini designed the four-seat Marzal concept , with its see-through glass door panels, and a silver metallic interior.

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Stressing the power of “ and ” rather than “ or ”, he asserted that: The automobile is unsustainable without transformational change. Burns referenced GM’s ENV concept ( earlier post ) which, he said, is 15 times more efficient than an auto and uses 1/10 as many parts.

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Sketches of SIM-Drive concepts. SIM-Drive and the consortium is targeting 2011 for the development of the prototype, with commercialization to begin in 2013. SIM-Drive’s vision is to support the automobile industry by producing components and SIM-Drive platforms for electric cars. Click to enlarge. SIM-Drive Corp. ,

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JULY 20, 2010

In 2013, either the E-Up! In terms of research, e-mobility is a key function for the automobile of tomorrow. Thus, building prototypes and the joint assessment of performance and specification in automobiles takes place across the research alliance. —Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn.

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It is designed on the basis of the modular transverse engine concept and will round off our Q series at the bottom end. million automobiles of the Q family since the market launch of the first SUV in 2006. Approximately 230,000 units of this model are planned to be built in 2013, which is more than half of the total Q volume.

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JUNE 17, 2013

Jointly with Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., and Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Honda’s automobile production and sales joint venture companies in China, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda will sequentially expand application of the Earth Dreams technology to other models. New model development.

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The basic concept for the next-generation powertrain of the Formula E race car has been finalized and some of its components are already being tested. In addition, Schaeffler is developing electric vehicle concepts below the level of the automobile for mobility of for tomorrow.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

percent stake in SGL Carbon SE, reflecting its strengthening of focus on lightweight construction and the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in automobile manufacture. The BMW i3, the BMW Group’s first series-produced electric vehicle, will be released on the market in 2013, followed by the BMW i8 sports car in 2014.

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Francois confirmed a rendering of 1: a compact automotive licensed in 2013 to interchange the Punto subcompact. Unveiled on the 2019 Geneva auto display, the Centoventi highlighted concepts to “make electric mobility accessible to everybody,” Francois stated at day.

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TEG component (cartridge) and TEG architecture concept. Source: Crane (2013).Click The first rapid prototype of their Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) for light vehicle applications is on display at Tenneco’s booth at the 2013 Frankfurt IAA Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Doug Crane, Gentherm. Fuel Efficiency Thermoelectrics'

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. million vehicles by fiscal 2013, as compared to 1 million vehicle sold in the current fiscal year.

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The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. A total of 87 new BEV and PHEV production cars were presented worldwide between 2006-2013.

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The Audi A6 L e-tron concept presented at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In 2012, Audi unveiled an Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China in Beijing with an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles). Now we are cooperating on the next generation of automobiles. Click to enlarge. —Zhang Pijie, President of FAW-Volkswagen.

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Optimized antenna concepts furthermore facilitate an even higher measuring accuracy. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures components and systems in lighting technology and electronic products for the automobile industry and has one of the largest retail organizations for vehicle parts, accessories and diagnostics in Europe.

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The new mid-size SUV is based on the CrossBlue concept. The midsize SUV, which is based on the MQB-based CrossBlue plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, was developed especially for the North American market. The CrossBlue made its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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plasma combination in removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), automobile exhaust treatment, carbon dioxide reduction, and methane reforming on a lab scale. Especially in the automobile industry, the plasma?catalyst Although LTC emits less NO x and particulate matter (PM) than previous engines, the emission of HC becomes severe.

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Ricardo and Korea-based Doosan Infracore presented details of the latest DL06 engine at the 22 nd Aachen Colloquium on automobile and engine technology in Germany. 2013) “Studies on the Impact of 300 MPa Injection Pressure on Engine Performance, Gaseous and Particulate Emissions,” SAE Int. Source: Ricardo. Click to enlarge. Hoerter, C.,

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Following a two-year period to develop the material and an additional year for the initial OEM registration with PSA, the first commercial success was achieved in 2013 in door panels for the Peugeot 308. One difference with previous attempts to introduce biomaterials into automobiles is the added value Faurecia brings.

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Our goal is to play a decisive role in shaping the transformation of the automobile. We are focusing in particular on the technological changes that impact the future of mobility—from electrification to the digital transformation. We will see faster decision-making and more efficient action.

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Since the introduction of the BMW i3 2013, we’ve delivered more than 200,000 electrified cars to our customers and by 2025, we will offer 25 electrified models to our customers. Series production of the fully-electric BMW i3, one of the most-awarded vehicle concepts in the world, began in 2013.

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Thereby we lift the production concept of ‘Factory 56’ to the next level. The body-in-white shop also has new production concepts: From the very first component, the production sequence is defined as in a pearl chain. Modern logistics concepts are also integrated. Today, this requires several specific production lines.

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The strict lightweight concept from Audi used for the crankshaft, the cylinder heads and the cylinder crankcase increases efficiency. Inside the cylinder crankcase, made of high-strength cast iron with vermicular graphite, a balancer shaft rotates in order to reduce engine vibrations and to improve acoustics.

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New Small Family ( earlier post ) in 2013. With electromobility, the automobile industry faces a fundamental technological upheaval.Our path leads away from oil, to emission-free mobility, and the electric car plays a key role.CO Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that Volkswagen would introduce its first electric vehicles based on the up!

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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC Group) is showing the Trumpchi GS5-BEV Pure Electric Vehicle Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The electric SUV concept is based on the conventionally-engined Trumpchi GS5 SUV which was introduced in March of 2012. GAC Trumpchi GS5-BEV.

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BMW has teamed up with its Chinese joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive to present a concept plug-in hybrid saloon car. The vehicle is based on the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series saloon car and was developed exclusively for the Chinese automobile market with series production expected to begin in 2013.

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Motiv Engines, LLC introduced the second-generation of its engine concept dubbed the MkII Clarke-Brayton Engine, which it intends to develop into a heavy-duty on-highway engine fueled by liquid natural gas (LNG). Motiv has advanced the technology from basic concept through the construction and testing of the first prototype to the MkII.

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Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5 The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron display concept supplies information on the drivetrain status. Earlier post.)

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It is the first Infiniti automobile to have a powertrain comprising a diesel engine and automatic transmission from the cooperation with Daimler. The Q30 concept car can be seen for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The components will be used in a brand specific way. Nissan NV350 Urvan. Click to enlarge.

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billion) in research and development aid for electric vehicles, doubling its budget by 2013. However, he also noted, the research funding must be open to technology, as it is currently not clear which drive concepts will prevail. In May, the German government announced it would invest an additional €1 billion (US$1.4

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Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. CrossBlue Coupé at the Volkswagen Automobile Forum in Berlin. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post. Click to enlarge.

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What’s To Expect In The Recent Years Major automakers have been working on wireless charging design concepts in recent years. It started developing contactless charging stations for electric vehicles in 2013. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings.

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Similar techniques are employed in combustion engine automobiles, but we aren’t concerned with them at the moment. One of the most important functions of heat pumps is to transfer heat from heated portions of the automobile that would otherwise be squandered to the passenger compartment. But why do we need to transfer heat?

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It will be sold in limited quantities in select US and global markets starting in 2013, including California. It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. Chevrolet EN-V concept. Click to enlarge. Next-gen EN-V.

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept. Qoros 3 Estate Concept.

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In contrast, the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) program adopted by 29 states has varying goals from 10-40 percent renewable energy generation, deployed anywhere from 2013 to 2030. The concept of a federal mandated alternative energy goal is not new. There is no one goal to rally around. Power plant capital costs. Source: EIA.

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