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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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Each motor powers one set of wheels—as on the technology demonstrator Audi A7 Sportback h-tron quattro (a plug-in hybrid design with an 8.8 kWh pack), which Audi presented in November 2014. The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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

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The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Earlier post , earlier post.). Also at the event, Mitchell L. i3 Concept.

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Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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However, the experience acquired in racing the 911 GT3 R Hybrid ( earlier post ) and production of the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has directly translated to the 919 Hybrid. Porsche 919 Hybrid development began in the middle of 2011 on a blank sheet of paper. —Matthias Müller, Chairman of Porsche AG. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche presents more efficient Gen 2 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer for 2015

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A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Porsche has presented the second generation of its Le Mans Prototype 919 Hybrid race car. Earlier post.) Porsche 919 Hybrid, 2015.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils self-driving fuel cell hybrid luxury concept at CES; novel body structures

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The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125! The drive system is based on the pioneering F-CELL PLUG-IN HYBRID system seen in the F 125! The pressure tank made from CFRP is designed to store the hydrogen. The drive system in the 2011 F 125!, The stack in the F 125!,

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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