Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The new A6 hybrid. Audi’s redesigned executive-class A6 will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder powerplants at launch in early 2011: two gasoline engines and three TDI units. Each of these engines makes use of technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform. Click to enlarge. It consumes on average 8.2

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

The Drive to Green strategy is based on improving and optimizing the performance of traditional internal combustion engines and transmissions; continuing the roll out of hybrids; promoting electric vehicles; and supporting the development of hydrogen and other zero-emission products. liter VVT engine and 1.4-liter

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GM 2015 Buick Engine 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2009

Lotus Engineering and Harman Becker Automotive Systems, the automotive division of Harman International, have reached an agreement to jointly develop noise management solutions using Lotus’ patented Active Noise Control technologies. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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International Fuel Economy Grant Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Andrew Ewert. Earlier post.).

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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Universal Grid Carbon Engine 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz introduced the E 300 BlueTEC diesel HYBRID at the Geneva Motor Show. The new vehicle—Mercedes’ first production diesel hybrid, and based on its modular hybrid system ( earlier post )—pairs a 2.2-liter

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

Since the end of 2006, Opel, Robert Bosch, IVK and FKFS have been working on a natural gas hybrid vehicle in a project supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and technology. The primary goal is developing a prototype of a CNG-fueled parallel hybrid based on an Opel Astra Caravan with less than 90 g CO 2 /km emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

The upshot is this – two new engines (one’s a hybrid), the manual transmission remains, there are 8 trim configurations (three of which retain rear leaf springs), and the top-tier is now shared by the ‘go far’ Trailhunter and the ‘go fast’ TRD Pro. First, engines. The non-hybrid Tacoma is powered by a 2.4L It chooses 2.5-in.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

FEV, a powertrain and engineering company, works closely with OEMs on a variety of projects—many of which it has to keep confidential. That can make it a bit tough to drum up new business, said David Gian, FEV Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integration “ when your prospective customer asks ‘What have you done?’ Hybrid controller development.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2010

Volkswagen is planning an ambitious electric and hybrid drive vehicle strategy. The company is targeting a test fleet of 500 Golfs with electric drive for 2011. Starting in 2013, the electric E-UP ( earlier post ) goes into production, followed by the E-Golf and the E-Jetta at the end of the year. Earlier post.)

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2018 Hybrid Electric Vehicles Market 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2010

General Motors will expand use of “enhanced smart pedal” technology globally to all passenger cars with automatic transmissions and electronic throttle control, including hybrids and the Volt. For electrics/hybrids, brake override operates on the same principle as an internal combustion engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. This is the old school turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid; you can find the PHEV review here.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

of the OX2 Engine. Advanced Engine Technologies. says it has reached the final development stage of its OX2 rotary engine, achieving a performance objective of more than 300 lb-ft (407 N·m) of torque along with 46 hp (34 kW) at an approximate operating speed of 760 rpm. Exploded view. Click to enlarge. OX2 in a test rig.

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Engine Concept Shelby Concept Engine 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

In the long run, the large variety of drivetrain concepts will give way to electric drive. This is due in part to important technological challenges to powertrain electrification that must first be overcome and in part to ongoing efficiency improvements in combustion engine technology. Combustion engines. Source: Bosch.

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Engine Li-ion Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The GETRAG Boosted Range Extender provides of all-electric or combined electric and mechanical drive. The GETRAG Corporate Group will present its newly developed Boosted Range Extender at this year’s METAV , the international trade fair for manufacturing technology and automation, in Düsseldorf. Click to enlarge.

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Range Electric Electrical Plug-in 220

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Remy International, Inc. AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. AMP will use the Remy HVH250 electric motors in their custom electric vehicle conversions. The end product is an all-electric vehicle with a range of up to 150 miles per charge.

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The world’s leading heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturing companies are urging the close cooperation between policy makers in Europe, the United States and Japan to develop practical and effective fuel-efficiency measurement metrics, methodologies and regulations which would then be used all around the globe.

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Manufacturer Global Emissions Engine 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In the first half of the year, Volkswagen will launch its first hybrid model on the market under the VW label—an SUV with full-time all-wheel drive. liters of engine displacement. seconds).

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. V-6 Direct Injection gasoline engine paired with a plug-in two-mode hybrid system. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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Cadillac Plug-in Concept Plug 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. Electronic Fuel Vapor Management Valve for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. Electronic Limited Slip Differential.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive system mates the 2.4-liter liter Theta II gasoline engine to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30 kW (205 Nm) electric motor. liter engine. liter engine.

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Revealed as a concept in 2021, it is essentially a three-row iteration of the all-new Duster , which made its global debut a few months ago. Renault Bigster: what all is known? litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid that gets two electric motors; this engine comes with an automatic gearbox.

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SUV Petrol India Nissan 40

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Priorities for the Department of Energy’s vehicle technologies research have shifted drastically in recent years among diesel hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in electric hybrids, with little continuity among them. other research areas as determined by the Secretary.

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2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

The hydrogen fuel cell hybrid system. The fuel-cell hybrid vehicle was designed with the objective of emission-free mobility in city traffic. The reformer technology allows significantly optimized emission values during the warming-up phase of the engine. Fuel-cell hybrid. Click to enlarge. The fuel cell power unit.

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BMW Hydrogen Hybrid Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

Despite the current enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) will be an important component of the vehicle mix in 2050, according to panelists from Nissan, Toyota and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in a conference session at the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. Tags: Brief.

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Hydrogen Fuel Vehicles Toyota 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Under the multi-year agreement, Valence Technology will serve as the exclusive battery supplier for all new Bénéteau Group hybrid-electric vessels that incorporate the ZF Marine hybrid drive systems. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Dieter Gust, Management Board Member, Bénéteau Group.

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Li-ion Supplies Hybrid Mariner 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2010

Lexus will bring the CT 200h premium compact hybrid to the US market in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. The sporty five-door will be on display 31 March through 11 April at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. CT 200h powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

The Sonata Hybrid system. As promised ( earlier post ), Hyundai unveiled the Sonata Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai’s first hybrid in the US market. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode. liter engine.

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Nickel Metal Hydride New York Hyundai Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Investment for Lotus Cars will be in future variants of all Lotus products including an automatic gearbox version the Evora for the 2011 model year. Paul Newsome, Managing Director of Lotus Engineering. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. At the North American International Auto Show in January 2009, Chrysler had introduced two new EV concepts and updates on three earlier EV concepts developed by the ENVI group.

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Chrysler Electric Vehicles Minivan Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extended range electric vehicle) drive system. Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. SIDI turbocharged engine. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Companies Range Hummer 239

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

BMW will offer a full hybrid version of its new 5 Series as early as next year, according to Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, speaking at the company’s 90 th Annual General Meeting today in Munich. BMW currently has launched two hybrids into series production, the X6 and the 7 Series.

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BMW Hybrid Available Carbon Fiber 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. Powertrain of the 2012 LaCrosse with eAssist. Click to enlarge. Mated to a 2.4L

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Light 2012 Standards GM 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

Due to a flexible modular design, the 8HP supports various drive configurations, all hybrid functionalities, a stop/start function, and different all-wheel drive designs. The transmission kit covers a broad torque range from 300 to 1,000 N·m (221 to 738 lb-ft) and can be adapted to fit hybrid or all-wheel drive applications.

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Design Hybrid Installation Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The modular rear engine bay, depicted on the exterior by blue composite material, is designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential propulsion technologies including a conventional small displacement internal combustion engine, a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, or a battery-electric powertrain.

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Honda Concept Design Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2010

The ZF 8-speed transmission is based on an innovative gear set design with four planetary gear sets and five shift elements designed to significantly reduce internal drag losses, while the modern torsional damper systems in the torque converter improve fuel economy and reduce CO 2 emissions. Tags: Transmissions. to produce the 1.4-liter,

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Chrysler Manufacturer Fuel Economy 2007 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2010

One of many Cruze incremental engine technologies to improve fuel efficiency is the variable displacement oil pump. turbo engine. turbo engine. The variable displacement oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze delivers the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. Click to enlarge.

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