Cars That Think

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Although airships have long since been supplanted by planes, LTA, which was founded in 2015 by CEO Alan Weston , believes that through a combination of new materials, better construction techniques, and technological advancements, airships are poised to—not reclaim the skies, certainly—but find a new niche.

Carbon Fiber 103

Carbon Fiber Gas-Electric Fully Electric All-Electric 103

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 Click to enlarge. Top: Drivetrain.

Hydrogen 259

Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2015

billion) available in the period to 2016, and is the global frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies by far, according to the Q1 2015 E-Mobility Index published by consultancy Roland Berger. Sales of xEVs doubled in China in Q1 2015 from Q1 2014. However, electric cars can be between 10 and 30 percent heavier than conventional vehicles.

China 150

China Sale Japan France 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

In Formula E, the teams and manufacturers are allowed to develop the powertrain consisting of the motor, transmission, parts of the suspension and the respective software. The combination of the motor and transmission is the centerpiece of the Audi e-tron FE04.

Audi 170

Audi All-Electric Automobile Manufacturer 2018 170