Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Combined engine and motor system torque is 750 N·m (553 lb-ft). L/100 km (42.8 Q80 Inspiration.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Volkswagen will formally unveil the Golf GTE—a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Golf hatchback combining electric mobility with the dynamics of a Golf GTI—at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Golf GTE will arrive at dealers in the first markets world-wide in autumn 2014. seconds and on to 135 mph (217 km/h).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The A3 Sportback g-tron has been on the market since 2014. To ensure smooth running in high summertime temperatures, the developers made modifications especially to components for the gasoline mode. For example, they came up with a stainless steel valve to protect the high-pressure injection valve for gasoline. mi) on CNG alone.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 kWh per 100 km. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Ford of Europe has unveiled the new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX prior to the Paris Motor Show. The models offer significantly improved CO 2 figures and for the first time feature as standard Ford’s Auto-Start-Stop technology on EcoBoost gasoline and 2.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine. Click to enlarge. liter TDCi diesel engines.

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Diesel Engine Ford Standards 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Mercedes-Benz will stage the debut of the new B 200 Natural Gas Drive member of the B-Class family at the upcoming Paris Motor Show (27 September to 14 October 2012). As a result, emissions are around 16% lower than those of the B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with gasoline engine, which offers equal performance. Location of the storage tanks.

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Gas Mercedes Gasoline Petrol 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The enhanced 2014 Toyota Verso features an expanded engine line-up which introduces a new 1.6 Built exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey, the current Verso has sold some 37,000 units since its launch in 2013, increasing the company’s C-MPV segment share to 4.8%. 2014 Verso. 147 DIN hp Valvematic gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

The Cruise robot taxi service of General Motors halted service in the United States last fall after one of its cars in San Francisco hit and dragged a pedestrian who had been knocked into its path by a human driver. Electric motors can increase or decrease power with less of a lag and in more finely controlled increments.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. There will also be the first-time offer of the gasoline-engined rear-wheel drive BMW X3 sDrive28i for the US market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Audi first revealed the A3 Sportback e-tron at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. This new A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. In 2014, Volkswagen will launch the latest high-performing TDI Clean Diesel engine generation (EA288). Earlier post.). TFSI, 220 hp (162 kW) 2.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. In the fiscal year ending March 2014, TMC expects to spend a consolidated ¥890 billion (US$8.9

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Meanwhile, at higher speeds—140 km/h (87 mph) and above—the air suspension automatically lowers the vehicle’s body. Launch from autumn 2014. The new Touareg is initially being launched in Western Europe this autumn in diesel (V6 TDI and V8 TDI) and hybrid (V6 TSI plus electric motor) models.

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Diesel Design Google MPG 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi of America also confirmed that it will offer the A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in gasoline electric hybrid (PHEV) model in the US market later in 2014. seconds and takes it to a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).

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Audi 2015 PHEV MPG 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

First customer Tim Bush and family (center), with John Patterson (left) and Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America (right). —Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. The fuel cell stack and BOP, power electronics and electric drive motor (not seen) under the hood. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The new Mark 7 Golf, which is MQB-based, offers gasoline; diesel; natural gas; plug-in hybrid (the GTE); and battery-electric (the e-Golf) versions, all of which can be manufactured bumper-to-bumper on the same assembly line. liter engine and 80 kW motor DQ400E in the A3 e-tron and Golf GTE plug-in hybrids. Earlier post.). kWh usable).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

Mercedes-Benz previewed the new 2015 GLA-Class compact SUV prior to its global debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt next month. The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. 2015 GLA-Class. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2017

BMW will introduce the latest BMW i3—including the first BMW i3s sport model—at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in September 2017; pricing will be announced closer to market launch. The BMW i3 is the bestselling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it was launched in 2014.

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BMW Connect Connected Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac sold 1,310 units of the ELR in the US in calendar year 2014, and sold 311 units in the first quarter of 2015.). Major product upgrades include a more than 25% boost in power and torque; faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 gasoline-powered engine-generator. 2016 Cadillac ELR. 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

liter 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine drives either the front or all four wheels, as does the 2.5-liter liter non-turbo hybrid setup that has a rear electric motor that adds an additional 100 horsepower and bumps fuel economy to an estimated 34 miles per gallon (one mpg less than the Highlander Hybrid). The base 2.4-liter

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid SUV 91

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

The Polo TSI BlueMotion, available starting this autumn, also marks the first time that a Volkswagen with a gasoline engine is being marketed as an independent BlueMotion model. The Polo TSI BlueMotion, equipped with a 1-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, delivers 4.1 Gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

4-cylinder engine mated to a two-motor drive unit slightly modified from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt drive unit powers the Malibu Hybrid. The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 mph (89 km/h) on electricity alone. engine with start/stop. An all-new direct-injection 1.8L Engine and Drive Unit.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. The gasoline engines.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

This could eventually have a role comparable to that of the Volkswagen Group’s modular diesel and modular gasoline engine kits (MDB and MOB). (“Baukasten” = German for construction kit). The controller continuously computes the optimal interplay of the electric motors for every driving situation. Earlier post. )

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2010

billion) to be invested by 2014 supports the H2moves project together with national funds from the Norwegian Transnova program and the Danish EUDP programme as well as industry contributions. liter gasoline car due to its 100 kW/136 hp electric motor, which develops torque of 290 Nm (214 lb-ft). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

Volkswagen unveiled the new eight-generation Golf GTI, the Golf GTD and the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid via a live stream event, in place of the cancelled Geneva International Motor Show. The Golf GTE can be driven at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) in all-electric mode. The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

One of the goals of Volkswagen AG is to launch numerous plug-in hybrid cars on the market in the years 2013/2014. The electric traction motor of the plug-in hybrid powertrain outputs 85 kW and supplies 600 N·m (443 lb-ft) of torque from standstill. Click to enlarge. Golf Variant twïnDRIVE. kWh or a 13.2

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere. —John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. The Tesla-supplied motor is an AC induction motor, which is a departure from Toyota’s practice of using synchronous permanent-magnet motors in their hybrid vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. The 2014 Jetta. liter model.

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2014 Engine Exhaust Fuel Economy 331

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

liter V6 TSI—a direct injection gasoline engine boosted by a mechanically-driven supercharger—in tandem with an electric motor and mated with a newly developed 8-speed automatic transmission. Torque and power with and without maximum E-motor boost. The Touareg Hybrid prototype is powered by a new 3.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. He had all these charts and graphs showing the power going into the motor. Otmar was one of our first speakers,” said Pohorsky. “He

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. In the area of energy conservation, TMC has developed a new gasoline engine that achieves a maximum 38.5% Gasoline engines. liter AR gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

Like the electric motor and the transmission, the battery pack was also developed in-house at Volkswagen and is made at the company’s facility in Braunschweig, Germany. In our Group, electric cars aren’t built in separate plants, they are made bumper-to-bumper with diesel or gasoline models. e-Golf driving impressions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The BMW i3 ( earlier post , earlier post ) will go on sale in the US market in the second quarter of 2014. The i3 is propelled by 170-hp, 184 lb-ft hybrid-synchronous electric motor ( earlier post ) with max. The i3 accelerates from 0-30 mph in 3.5 Click to enlarge. The range-extender model will have a starting MSRP of $45,300.

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