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The Group’s Eco Hybrid system is compatible with gasoline and diesel engines and will be fitted on its vehicles starting in 2017. The electric motor can drive the vehicle alone at speeds of less than 20 km/h (12 mph)—for example, when parking or leaving a car park—and supply additional power under acceleration.
The vehicle accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h). We are not intending to build a particular fuel cell sub-brand that looks and feels different. Estimated fuel economy is 52 miles/kg of hydrogen on the city cycle, 53 miles per kg on the highway. Progress in fuel cell power density.
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is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well.
mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph)—making the Spirit of Innovation the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle, the company said. km/h (132 mph) faster than the previous record set by the Siemens eAircraft powered Extra 330 LE Aerobatic aircraft in 2017. km/h (132mph).
The system enables dynamic charging with a charging power of 180 kW (DC 600 V, 300 A) while driving at a vehicle speed of 155 km/h (96 mph). Takamitsu Tajima, Hideki Tanaka, Takeo Fukuda, Yoshimi Nakasato, Wataru Noguchi, Yoshikazu Katsumasa, Tomohisa Aruga (2017) “Study of High Power Dynamic Charging System” SAE 2017-01-1245.
These drivers were provided with a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque outfitted with ACC or with a 2017 Volvo S90 equipped with ACC and Pilot Assist—a partial automation system that combines ACC with lane centering. In these areas, speeders averaged about 8 mph over the limit, compared with 5 mph in 60 mph and 65 mph zones.
ATDynamics , a supplier of semi-trailer aerodynamics technology, projects that, based on current trucking fleet adoption trends, 200,000 semi-trailers will be equipped with fuel saving TrailerTail technology by the end of 2017. The TrailerTail reduces the aerodynamic drag on the rear a trailer by more than 12%—equating to a more than 6.6%
Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid launches in North America in the spring of 2017, starting in the U.S. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles.
Compared to its predecessor, the 2017 e-Golf offers almost 50% more range, more power and new features. The 2017 e-Golf, which should be onsale in the US in Q2 2017, should be priced comparably to its predecessor, Volkswagen said. The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph more than a second faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) introduced the US-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling. The 2017 Mazda3 is a substantial 3dB quieter at 25 mph over rough roads, thanks to tighter body gaps, improved sound insulation and redesigned weather stripping versus its 2016 predecessor.
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In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well. kWh, up from from 24.2
liter TFSI four-cylinder engine on 2017 Audi Q7 models. liter engine, is half a second faster on the 0-60 mph sprint; nearly 500 pounds lighter; and up to 22% more fuel-efficient than the previous generation Q7 3.0T engine reaches 60 mph a half-second faster than the previous generation 2015 Q7 3.0T 2017 Premium 2.0
Arriving in US dealers this summer, Mercedes-Benz’ 2017 smart fortwo electric drive coupe will start at just $23,800; the electric drive cabrio will start at $28,000, excluding federal and state incentives. Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec). Top speed (mph). Prices exclude $750 destination and delivery charge.) 0-80% = estimated 2.5
The current sales plan is 400 Mirais in Japan by the end of 2015; 3,000 or more in the US by the end of 2017; and 50-100 units per year in Europe around 2016. seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. The system accelerates Mirai from 0–60 in 9.0
As per the museum’s information panel, the new Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 1.1 As per the Petersen Auto Museum’s information panel, the Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in 1.1 second 0-60 mph time.
The company will showcase the unit to retail buyers at CES 2017 in January. mph (20 km/h). The One S1 is compact, weighs just 25 pounds (11.3 kg), and can accommodate up to 220 pounds (100 kg).
Driving on the streets of London’s Olympic Park, the electric performance SUV concept previews Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be revealed in late 2017 and will be on the road in the second half of 2018. Charging is easy and quick, with 80% charge achieved in just 90 minutes using 50 kW DC charging.
Volvo Cars, as a worldwide leader in safety, will limit the top speed on all its cars to 180 km/h (112 mph) from 2020. The company’s Vision 2020, which aims for no one to be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020, is one of the most ambitious safety visions in the automotive industry.
The PEUGEOT MICRO e-Kick electrically assisted scooter has been awarded a Red Dot Product Design 2017 award for its high-end design and the solution that it provides in meeting sustainable urban mobility challenges. mph) and has a range of 12 kilometers (7.5 The prize will be awarded on 3 July in Essen, Germany. Weighing only 8.5
For 2017, Range Rover receives a suite of advanced ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies. Additionally, Land Rover will introduce the new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic model for the 2017 lineup. seconds with a top speed of a 140 mph (225 km/h). The system remains active until the vehicle reaches 30 km/h (18.6
Since launch in 2014, the battery capacity and range of the i3 has grown from the original 60Ah / 81 miles to 94Ah / 115 miles in 2017 and now 120Ah for 2019. When launched in 2014, the i3’s battery pack provided 60 Ah and 22.6kWh, while the second-generation battery introduced for 2017 offered a capacity of 94Ah and 33kWh.
For the 2017 Model Year, Range Rover Sport will debut the new 2.0-liter The 2017 Model Year Range Rover Sport is the first full-sized Land Rover SUV to feature a four-cylinder diesel engine. 2017 semi-autonomous technology. The system automatically disengages above 19 mph (30.6 The all-aluminium 2.0-liter
Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. mph), the ID.R Volkswagen’s ID.R, powered by two electric motors, lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes—faster than any electric vehicle before it. With an average speed of 206.96
Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017, Germany was the first country to create a legal basis for the intended use of these systems.
The 2017 Audi A3 Sedan and Cabriolet models in the US are now available with Audi’s more efficient Millerized 2.0-liter System output is 186 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 N·m) of torque; the 2017 A3 sedan sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.6 liter TFSI engine ( earlier post ) and seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. This new 2.0-liter
Maximum permitted speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). Dr Eckhard Scholz, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said that the first e-Crafter vehicles will already be in customers’ hands by 2017. With a permitted total weight of 4.2 The concept vehicle continues to offer a cargo space of 11.3
an electric vehicle (EV) battery modularization startup headed by former Tesla CEO Martin Eberhard in October 2017.). The patented battery pack system design puts safety and reliability first, leveraging an advanced Battery Management System (BMS), liquid-cool thermal management system, and unique mechanical structures.
According to performance data downloaded from the crash vehicle, a 2017 Tesla Model X P100D, the driver was using traffic-aware cruise control and autosteer lane-keeping assistance, which are advanced driver assistance features that Tesla refers to as autopilot. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph.
Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 versus year-ago results.
The FLIRT H2 is projected to transport passengers with a maximum speed of up to 79 mph (130 km/h). Stadler and SBCTA started their partnership in 2017, when SBCTA ordered three diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) FLIRT trains. The train is expected to have seating space for 108 passengers and in addition generous standing room.
Toyota will begin to include the and Lexus Safety System+ and Toyota Safety Sense packages, anchored by automatic emergency braking (AEB), on almost every new vehicle by the end of 2017—four years before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 target. to 80 km/h).
And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. When the next-generation Roadster was unveiled back in late 2017 with the Tesla Semi, Elon Musk announced that it would be a vehicle with a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions.
The committee also voted to limit electronically the top speed of vans to 120 km/h (75 mph). The committee also proposed indicative targets for post-2020 CO 2 emissions in a range of 105 to 120 g/km (168 to 192 g/mile) from 2025.
The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). seconds (-0.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) on to a ¼ mile time of 13.3
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BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. In March 2017, a BMW 5 Series Sedan with plug-in hybrid drive system—the BMW 530e iPerformance—will join the line-up, offering extremely low CO 2 emissions of just 46 g/km (2.0 l/100 km (57.3
The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Preliminary MY 2017 values are essentially unchanged from MY 2016. Source: EPA.
However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape. liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L
Hamilton’s lap of 1:42.553 minutes dates back to 26 August 2017 and secured him pole position for last year’s F1 race. Jani achieved a top speed of 359 km/h (223 mph) and an average speed of 245.61 mph) on his record lap that he started at 10:23 hrs. To prepare the record car, the base was the 2017 world championship car.
Average fuel consumption on the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles is 112 mpg US, with CO 2 emissions of 49 grams per kilometer; 0–62 mph time is 6.9 Purely electric driving up to 78 mph , the combustion engine is additionally enabled at higher speeds or on kickdown. MAX eDRIVE.
The 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) is in production and will arrive at US dealerships in August starting at $89,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 High-voltage lithium-ion battery.
The Volvo Active Driver Assist technology we first introduced with Bendix Wingman Fusion in 2017 was a groundbreaking achievement for increased efficiency and safety through automation. Continuing that partnership, we have improved the capabilities of this collision mitigation technology across the board and are confident that VADA 2.0
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