Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

million grant to demonstrate a new high-efficiency vehicle concept. A key strategy for achieving the project goals will be a pioneering low-temperature gasoline combustion system that could help significantly improve light-duty vehicle fuel economy. Delphi Corp., Earlier post.) of Korea.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Nissan Surf-Out concept (2021) Series hybrids A chunk of Nissan’s electrification strategy lies within its e-Power powertrains , which is the automaker’s marketing speak for a series hybrid. It would be more of a lifestyle truck aimed at city dwellers and or surfers, like the Nissan Surf-Out concept shown in 2021. “e-Power

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. AOI 11: Improving Mobility, Affordability, and Energy Efficiency Through Transit. Achates Power.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2011

unit features: An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy. Faster cylinder block warm-ups save fuel, especially in cold weather. Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon. It will also play an important role in North America. —Derrick Kuzak.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

From Chevrolet will come 15 new models and upgrades, which will range from affordable small cars to midsize sedans. In December 2010, Shanghai GM introduced the Sail battery-electric concept vehicle, which was developed by Shanghai GM and PATAC. Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2011

It can be expected that in future body concepts mountable components will have the best chances to be made of light materials. more miles per gallon or a nearly 10% further improvement in fuel economy over a typical auto today. For many components stiffness will maintain the decisive criterion.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A 110cc pre-production prototype of a Pinnace Engine 4-stroke opposed piston scooter engine ( earlier post ) showed approximately a 27% improvement in fuel consumption across different scooter cycles compared to a conventional benchmark engine in dynamometer and simulation testing by FEV. Click to enlarge. Engine efficiency, N15.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The all-new Accord and Jade, equipped with “Earth Dreams Technology” ( earlier post ), a series of new-generation powertrain technologies that realizes both driving performance and fuel economy, are both scheduled to go on sale in China this September. Jade was designed to match the tastes of Chinese customers born in 1980s.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

His accomplishments at GM include production programs that won “Top 10 Engine” and “Car of the Year” awards, and also numerous advanced concepts demonstrating high efficiency and high performance such as GM’s EV1 electric car, the 100 mpg Ultralite, and the CERV III concept Corvette. Don Runkle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

There is a growing recognition that the lightest weight and most affordable vehicles in the future will not be made from one material, but many different ones. Mass reduction directly improves fuel economy and is especially important to electric and alternative powertrains. —Glenn Daehn.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Courtesy of increasingly, absurdly powerful V-8 engines, the old Charger oozed testosterone, and affordable testosterone at that. Every Daytona model comes with all-wheel drive as standard, along with a “Power Shot” feature that delivers an extra 40 horsepower for 15 seconds (a similar concept is called “Boost” on the Kia EV6 GT).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Honda began sales in Japan in February 2009 of the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ), a five-door hatchback model featuring a lightweight, compact hybrid system designed for affordability as well as fuel economy. The annual global sales target is approximately 200,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. The gain can be as high as 10% for some drivers, depending on vehicle size and usage.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The demonstrator further develops AVL’s efficient low carbon ELC concept ( earlier post ). The production-ready technology offers the potential of a mass-market, gasoline-fueled family car with drivability, performance and 5.6 liters/100 km (42 mpg US) fuel consumption achieved at lower cost than an equivalent diesel model.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

If anything their low speed performance will be even better, while still delivering very significant fuel economy benefits and CO2 reduction. TDI models, but even lower CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption than the current production 1.4l —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. Nissan Leaf – the Standard Bearer.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The internal combustion engine is a chemical process, not a thermodynamic cycle, Foster said, and all of the energy in the fuel is theoretically available to be converted into work. Two concepts need to be kept in mind. Non-ideal processes actually destroy the work potential of the energy in the fuel.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In the most-general terms, the term “advanced combustion regimes” is intended to encompass clean and highly-efficient, liquid-fueled combustion engines. Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., Miller Cycle).

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

That will tell you how much energy your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles, a more accurate measurement than our traditional fuel economy (mpg) numbers. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Holding its own against the competition.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

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. Successful commercialization of its technology will contribute to more affordable electric vehicles. Only DOE Phase I award winners may compete for DOE Phase II funding. 150,000.00.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The new FOA supports the President’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which seeks to make the United States the first country to produce a wide array of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models (including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles) by 2022 that are as affordable and convenient as current gasoline powered vehicles we drive today.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Omnivore lays the foundations for a novel and pragmatic vision of a variable compression ratio engine concept suitable for production. The engine concept features a monoblock construction that blends the cylinder head and block together, eliminating the need for a cylinder head gasket and improving durability and reducing weight.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 6, 2009

According to Noritaka Tsuru, the former V-Platform chief engineer and current general manager of vehicle project purchasing, the concept is seen as a “breakthrough” for Nissan and not just a new car project. It also allows the cars to fit a high specification while remaining affordable.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The FT-CH concept. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2016

The CatalIST concept underscores the company’s conviction that the innovations achieved through the program will serve as the catalyst for significant improvements in future commercial vehicles. Fuel economy. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2019

Williams Advanced Engineering has developed a pair of innovative technologies that promise a step-change in the affordability of composite materials. The technique draws on a proven design concept, where a continuous loop of unidirectional material—in this case carbon fiber—provides extremely high hoop strength.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

The objective of this AOI is to research how data and technology can be used to improve the mobility, energy impact, and affordability of new first/last mile solutions for people and/or goods movement. Fuel-efficient platooning. The engine and fuel combination should demonstrate an ability to meet Tier 3/LEV III emissions standards.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Engineered from Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture, the Atlas draws on the latest Volkswagen design DNA—previewed in the CrossBlue concept, earlier post )—to create a bold new look for Volkswagen in the SUV segment. EPA fuel economy estimates will be released ahead of the launch in the Spring of 2017.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Eco Turbo version, delivering 125 kW (170 hp) and 280 N·m (207 lb-ft) peak torque, is focused on optimized fuel economy, high low-end torque and outstanding elasticity. The engine retains the proven concept of a turbine-integrated exhaust manifold. mpg US) fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions near or below 100 g/km.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

It is not enough to build niche vehicles that only a few can afford to buy or fulfill only a small subset of customer needs. A recent test with a Highlander Fuel Cell Vehicle achieved a range of 431 miles on a single fill of compressed hydrogen, representing fuel consumption of 68.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

With the arrival of the new Golf Alltrack, the all-wheel-drive derivative of the Golf SportWagen, in US dealer showrooms in October, Volkswagen of America is offering an affordable, upscale and very fun-to-drive (more on this below) entry into an underserved market segment: all-wheel-drive wagons. Earlier post.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. New Zealanders need access to safe, affordable, convenient and sustainable travel choices. Concept Consulting has useful analysis on implementing an ICE ban.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. Working systems are ready for production implementation and manufacture.

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