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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. The company also introduced the the new 2015 Infiniti Q70 to Europe during the show. L/100 km (42.8

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. liter gasoline Soul. liter gasoline Soul.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Yamasaki, Y.,

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. Evolution and revolution come together in the Sport Coupé Concept GTE. The Sport Coupé Concept GTE adds a new facet to Volkswagen’s GTE philosophy.

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MARCH 10, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Re-Adoption Concept Paper, which will be discussed during the LCFS workshop on 11 March 2014. The concept paper provides an overview of new elements being considered as part of the 2014 LCFS rulemaking effort.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Concept GC-PHEV. Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Super All-Wheel Control. Connected Car Technology.

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JUNE 12, 2015

The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6 results of a gasoline-fueled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The fastest lap on the Sachsenring was set this year by a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 with a time of 1:30.47.). The highlight is an electrically driven compressor. The competition concept car’s 3.0

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JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 10, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new series of fuel-efficient gasoline engines that achieve improved thermal efficiency. The engines will be used in models scheduled for partial redesign in the near future; a total of 14 new engine variations will be introduced globally by 2015. Click to enlarge. One of the engines is a 1.3-liter

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015. Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

OPEN 2015 ( DOE-FOA-0001261 ) will support the development of potentially disruptive new technologies in all areas of energy research and development, for both transportation and stationary applications. OPEN 2015 is the third open funding solicitation issued by the agency. —OPEN 2015. Electric Motors – Transportation.

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

The fuels separate and rise to the surface of the fermentation broth, and are exactly the same as current components of gasoline. The direct consumption of hydrogen or electricity by microorganisms that produce fuels is often referred to as “electrofuels”. Earlier post.) 2015.07.019.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The 48 V on-board electric subsystem uses a lithium-ion battery as its energy store. It is connected via a voltage transformer to the 12 V on-board electric system which powers all the different electrical components in the vehicle, from headlights to seat adjusters. Schaeffler is now applying 48V hybridization to an Audi TT.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. Create electricity on-board with hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The refreshed 2012 Mazda3, making its debut at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow, will offer the option of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission ( earlier post ) when it is launched later this fall. SKYACTIV-G gasoline direct injection engine. 2012 Mazda3. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 15, 2015

Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The S60L T6 Twin Engine also delivers a full 53 km (33 km) of all-electric range. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 1, 2016

The sedan will be offered with high-efficiency turbocharged gasoline TSI engines, and a plug-in hybrid drive is also planned. Volkswagen’s design team derived the Phideon almost directly from the C Coupé GTE concept car, which was presented at Auto Shanghai in 2015, with only minor changes. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. Electric water pump, which makes on-demand operation possible (C 180 and C 200). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 9, 2015

The car, intended to be a simple, practical global city car leveraging light-weight engineering, streamlining, and driveline efficiency, is scheduled to be unveiled in November 2015. Project M concept drawing. The concept lubricant when tested reduced urban-cycle fuel consumption by up to 6.5%. Together with the all-electric T.27

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JULY 16, 2015

New work by a team at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada has found that more than one-third of Canadian buyers want a plug-in vehicle (PEV), with the majority of those (89—93%) wanting a plug-in hybrid rather than a pure electric vehicle. The latter report was published in Energy Economics. Source: “Electrifying Vehicles”.

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DECEMBER 27, 2014

From 2015 through 2019, Audi plans to invest €24 billion (US$29 billion)—€2 billion (US$2.4 That’s why we are making large investments in the innovative areas of electric mobility, connectivity and lightweight construction. billion), or 9% more, more than in the previous planning period. billion) of capitalized development costs.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The performance of this new generation of powertrains will reflect significant advances in battery, electric motor and gasoline engine technologies. The next Prius will also feature electric motors that will be smaller in size. We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In 2014, Porsche unveiled a unique drive concept for its Le Mans Prototype—a compact, highly efficient two-litre, V4 turbocharged gasoline engine (500 hp/370 kW) supplemented by brake and exhaust gas energy recovery systems. For the 2015 season, Porsche retained the drive system, but optimized every component of the 919.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Preparing for the 2015 introduction of the next Honda fuel cell-electric vehicle (FCEV), Honda R&D Americas has installed an advanced hydrogen refueling station on its Torrance, California campus to serve as a platform for demonstrating and validating its MC Fill hydrogen fueling protocol. Click to enlarge. —Steve Mathison.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

CPT and AVL have been working for the past 18 months to develop a value-driven micro/mild HEV solution, utilizing CPT’s production-ready VTES electric supercharger ( earlier post ). In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. Reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 from base 2.0-liter

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MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. SBIR and STTR programs at DOE have three distinct phases: Phase I explores the feasibility of innovative concepts with awards up to $225,000 over 9 months. Earlier post.) 149,871.44. US Hybrid Corporation.

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 1, 2009

In the long run, the large variety of drivetrain concepts will give way to electric drive. Bosch is working hard to get the electric drive of the future readied for large-scale series production, while also doing its utmost to further improve the internal-combustion engine for decades to come, Bohr said. Source: Bosch.

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APRIL 8, 2014

DOE will continue to focus on significantly increasing the amount of cost-competitive electric power from renewable resources across the nation by further accelerating the development and commercialization of these technologies. By the end of FY 2015, achieve best in class solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at $1.85/watt watt utility, $2.37/watt

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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. Porsche views “hybrid” as being as synonymous with performance as with sustainability, pointing to the victory of the 919 Hybrid in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2015 and 2016. All-electric range.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. billion) in its strategic engine initiative.

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MAY 9, 2015

At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter ft) within the first 2.5

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. Top: Drivetrain. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 14, 2015

TFSI turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine introduced at the Vienna Motor Symposium last week is the first of the company’s EA888 Gen.3B TFSI is the first representative of direct-injection gasoline engines based on “right-sizing” rather than “down-sizing”. Stefan Knirsch (2015) “Der neue Audi 2.0l Click to enlarge.

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JULY 2, 2015

combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. BMW Group, Innovation Days Efficient Dynamics 2015: Hydrogen Fuel Cell eDrive Technology. Electric mobility: all-electric driving with zero local emissions in urban driving situations or when commuting.

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