2013, Concept, MPG and Recharge

BMW developing production version of plug-in hybrid electric Vision EfficientDynamics concept; €400M investment in Megacity Vehicle production

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. At the Leipzig trade fair center, BMW presented a fully road-ready technology showcase vehicle based on the original BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study.

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Plug-in BMW Concept Plug

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ) can cut CO 2 emissions by some 43% when recharged using the European electricity mix and by up to 56% when using hydroelectricity compared to the conventional S 500 model on a full lifecycle basis, according to the environmental certificate awarded by TÜV SÜD. Source: TÜV SÜD.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid

BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. When power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG

BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid

Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Panamera S E-Hybrid (2013). l/100km / 94 mpg US. This mode also recharges the battery as quickly as possible with the help of the V6 biturbo engine. Energy consumption is 15.9

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Porsche Hybrid Plug-in Plug

BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Feebates,” rebates to purchasers of high-fuel-economy vehicles balanced by a tax on low-mpg vehicles is a complementary policy that would assist manufacturers in selling the more-efficient vehicles produced to meet fuel economy standards. The average of all conventional LDVs sold in 2050 might achieve CAFE test values of 74 mpg (3.18

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Hydrogen Oil Plug-in Fuel Economy

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

VW premieres Jetta Hybrid and E-Bugster concept with Combined Charging System; Blue-e-Motion electric drives to go into production units as early as 2013

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. The central electric module of the E-Bugster weighs 80 kg.

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Hybrid 2013 Charging Concept

BMW unveils i3 BEV and i8 PHEV Concepts

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

The i8 (left) and i3 Concepts. BMW unveiled the i3 and i8 Concepts in Frankfurt, providing a look at first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the i8 in 2014. The 4-seat i3 Concept has a 200-liter (7 ft 3 ) luggage compartment. i3 Concept.

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BMW Concept PHEV Gasoline-Electric

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. In its cavalcade of concepts, VW also recently showed an entry-level model that appeared to be an electric reincarnation of the Beetle, but without its iconic shape. First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV.

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TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

EVA is propelled by a 60 kW, 223 N·m (164 lb-ft) motor; top speed is 111 km/h (69 mpg), and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 10 seconds. EVA is designed to be recharged in just 15 minutes to cover a realistic range of 200 km (124 miles) based on Singapore driving patterns. Click to enlarge. Batteries Electric (Battery)'

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Taxi Charging Singapore Lithium Ion

Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. (GAC)

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Auto

Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

Battery electric vehicles are a great technology but like the fax machine they are only temporary and there is a great deal of consumer resistance towards them for all manner of reasons, including range and the time it takes to recharge them. mpg US or 3.5 The concept has already logged more than 2 million miles (3.2

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

BMW developing production version of plug-in hybrid electric Vision EfficientDynamics concept; €400M investment in Megacity Vehicle production

Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to 56% compared to S 500

BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

BMW i features i8 Concept Roadster and BMW i3 at Manhattan stop on “Born Electric” World Tour

NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

VW premieres Jetta Hybrid and E-Bugster concept with Combined Charging System; Blue-e-Motion electric drives to go into production units as early as 2013

BMW unveils i3 BEV and i8 PHEV Concepts

Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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