EV Central
MARCH 30, 2024
Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! SCORE: 3.5/5
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2011
The Arctic Whisper is the first in a fleet of affordable, sustainable, low-carbon urban buses for Umeå City. sbaar—an overhead, pantograph-based fast-charging station for buses—for 5-10 minutes at the end of its route to achieve nearly 100% all-electric operation but with the reliability of diesel. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2021
Awardees across 12 projects will focus on developing next-generation lithium batteries with improved lifespan, safety, and affordability; improving the performance and durability of electrolytes that carry ions within batteries; and increasing the power density of electric drive systems. Total award amount: $28.1 BorgWarner, Inc.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
“Something we heard from a lot of fleets is the desire to convert slightly older vehicles to extend the life of their existing assets. With a conversion, you’re not only adding an electric vehicle to your fleet, but you’re also taking a diesel vehicle off the road and preventing many years of future tailpipe C02 emissions.”.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
GM also plans to make the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle flex-fuel-capable about a year or so after it’s introduced. GM, which has made investments in cellulosic ethanol producers Coskata and Mascoma, is supporting the development of third-generation renewable gasoline and diesel (i.e.,
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? These efforts basically take the high efficiency of the diesel engine and the low emission potential of the gasoline engine and try and find ways to capitalize on both efficiency and emissions potential. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. GM expects HCCI, when combined with enabling technologies like variable valve actuation and advanced electronic engine controls, to provide a 12-15% improvement in overall fuel economy while being more affordable than hybrid or diesel technologies.
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