Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled the FT-Bh (Future Toyota B-segment Hybrid), a lightweight, next-generation small gasoline-electric hybrid concept car at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show. Due to small amount of heat generated by high-efficiency engines, heat from both the engine and exhaust is used for heating the interior.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. million barrels per day); and.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. The front axle is equipped with another independent electric motor with an output of approximately 95 kW. Earlier post.).

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

DOE also announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. less than a baseline structure.

Fuel 150

Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). In both cases, the technical package includes exhaust gas recirculation, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter. Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all.

MPG 265

MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. For all subtopics, technologies may be applicable to compression ignition and/or spark ignition engines. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In April 2018 Ford announced all its sedans and coupes would be going away by 2020, except for one–the iconic Mustang. Big horsepower gets the headlines and is as sexy as all get out, but what about getting into a Mustang that provides driving exhilaration while also not scaring the heck out of you? to go to a car show.

Ford 86

Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. Where it all began. Smile-Inducing Fun. To be clear, I am a fan.

Chevrolet 87

Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. The turbocharger and its peripherals are optimized in all details to build up boost pressure rapidly.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

The all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 slots in just below the larger GV80 SUV, both of which will be joined soon by the all-electric GV60. The 2022 Genesis GV70 has two engine options with all-wheel drive (AWD) standard. The Comfort drive mode offers nearly the same efficiency as Eco, but with better acceleration at all times.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version. It now comes equipped with TwinScroll turbochargers featuring flow-separated, bank-specific exhaust manifolds made from thin-wall castings. The new power unit’s crankcase, cylinder head and oil sump are all made from aluminum.

BMW 150

BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

These are the fuel economy ratings for each engine, with rear wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD.) But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 The lower edges of the fascia, with diffusers, house chrome-tipped dual horizontal exhaust ports.

MPG 84

MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. But the XT5 acquits itself well in all of the key categories, which explains its solid sales pace for the GM luxury division. The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extended range electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. The driver and passenger are seated ahead of a sealed airbox that houses the micro gas-turbines. Earlier post.) Micro-turbine genset diagram.

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Extended Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). The previously used centralized exhaust tract has been replaced by a twin exhaust-pipe system in order to improve output and optimize the vehicle’s aerodynamics.

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

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 ).

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

All-electric range is 25 km (15.5 Our highly efficient hybrid assembly stems from motor racing and the electrically powered front axle generates a fascinating mixture of performance and efficiency. The overall responsibility for the realization of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG.

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It is rare when we post a review of a car that is only available in one of the 50 United States, but such is the case with the 2022 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which is only sold in California. It is all about the hydrogen fueling station network, which is slowly being built out. The Most Luxurious Toyota.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

liter DOHC V6 engine with dry sump lubrication, mated to an all-new 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT) and Direct-Drive Motor. Furthermore, their single-scroll design allows for more efficient collection of exhaust as it escapes from within the cylinders. The structure is similar to those found in some Honda racing engines.

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Proposals deemed to be duplicative of research that is already in progress or similar to proposals already reviewed this year will not be funded; therefore all submissions should clearly explain how the proposed work differs from other work in the field.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In About Dr. Frank.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

We opted for the turbo The CX-5, regardless of engine choice, comes with Mazda’s i-Active all-wheel drive (AWD), which uses instantaneous driving data to anticipate wheel slippage, improving traction in various conditions. mpg, but a somewhat better 29 mpg on a 94-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph.

Mazda 71

Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

New for 2022, the Sport designation means a G80 with all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive on the G80 Sport has a multi-link rear suspension with an electronic limited-slip differential that can seamlessly send power to either rear wheel. The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports. Effortless Operator.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72