Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

mph) (governed). Among its features are an electric compressor with a supporting 48V subsytem that augments the work of the two turbochargers. Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load.

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Audi Exhaust Volt Gas-Electric 150

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. The fact is that EVs are just as safe as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and, in many ways, they are even safer. This can mean pedestrians may not hear them.

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Fleet United States Gasoline-Electric Charging 87

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. Pricing starts at $27,100.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2024

Muscle cars are going electric. The internal-combustion engine Mustang seems safe, at least in the short term. The Charger won't only be available in all-electric models. Here's how it breaks down: Select the Charger Daytona in either R/T or Scat Pack trim, and you get a battery-electric vehicle.

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Dodge Charging DC Available 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb? The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 Fuel consumption is 1.9

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Audi Plug-in Concept Plug 385

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2016

Toyota unveiled the new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. km) of all-electric range—twice the electric range of the previous model with its 4.4 kWh pack—and to drive at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h). Toyota also expects the Prius Prime, equipped with an 8.8

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Prius Toyota PHEV Range 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

Pcific Gas & Electric will buy two this year ( earlier post ), and West said that they have some 12,000 soft orders from utilities for a truck version of the H3 ReEV drivetrain (e.g., SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 9 seconds. Powertrain and electrical packaging.

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Congress International Hybrid Hummer 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

All the engines for the Q7 combine forced induction and direct fuel injection. A high-performance recuperation system that recovers energy during braking is also a standard item with all six- and eight-cylinder engines. This V6 diesel accelerates the Q7 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 V6 TDI diesel. The latest 3.0

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Audi Diesel Fuel Emissions 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

The projected key points are 90 kW electric output, an additional electric torque of 440 N·m and an electric range of around 50 km in the NEDC. The high-voltage on-board electrical system supplies not only the powertrain components, but also the electric refrigerant compressor and the high-voltage heater booster.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 244

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

With 140,000 units produced worldwide, the Fuso Canter is an international hit in the light-duty-truck sector and easily the best-selling truck model at Daimler Trucks. The “EcoEfficiency” models combined a number of measures available as standard for all Canter model variants. t permissible GVW and Euro VI for the heavy versions.

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Hybrid Fuel Standards Exhaust 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. On the Nordschleife. Click to enlarge.

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

The Audi valvelift system, which adjusts the lift of the valves in two stages, is active on the exhaust side. Two fast-switching, rotating cores, which are consolidated in a module and driven by an electric motor via a screw drive, control the flow of coolant. Peak output of 125 kW is achieved at 3,800 rpm. TFSI by around 2.5

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Audi Parts Fuel Range 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Technical changes to the engine include revised piezo-electric fuel injection nozzles, which now have a more precise spray pattern for better combustion (with as much as 15% less unburnt fuel) and a new, more responsive, low-inertia variable geometry turbocharger fed by a more direct and more efficient air intake path. seconds) are unchanged.

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MPG Nissan Diesel Europe 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

This version of the engine is fitted in the BMW 520d Sedan and BMW 520d Touring as well as the BMW 520d xDrive Sedan and BMW 520d xDrive Touring models with intelligent all-wheel drive. The effectiveness of the turbochargers has been enhanced by a new roller bearing and effective and need-based exhaust gas recirculation. seconds), 7.9

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BMW MPG Diesel Exhaust 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The 48-volt electrical system assures the supply of electrical power. Equipped with a 3.0 Equipped with a 3.0 Top speed is 275 km/h (170.9

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Audi Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles. The vehicle can accelerate to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than 6 seconds, and top speed is higher than 120 km/h (75 mph). All test drivers acknowledged this feature specifically. Earlier post.).

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Range Motor Motors Motoring 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2015

With a total system output of 230 kW/313 hp generated by a four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, a synchronous electric motor integrated in the 8-speed Steptronic transmission, and a 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers (69 - 71 mpg US mpg imp) and a combined electricity consumption of 15.4 – 15.3 21 mpg US).

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BMW PHEV Production MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2013

l/100 km) when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission), the new A7 GTD is improved all around, with 14 more horsepower; an additional 22 pound-feet of torque; a 25 g/km improvement in CO 2 emissions, and 10 mpg better fuel economy than its predecessor. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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Diesel Exhaust MPH MPG 304

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

All of these engines combine direct fuel injection with charging, and a start-stop system is standard in all versions. The V6 diesel—which appears in a new, advanced design and is always paired with a seven-speed S tronic and quattro drive system—accelerates the Q5 from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.5

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Audi Engine Hybrid Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

liter TDCi engines and include a lean NO x trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while friction is reduced with microscopic applications of Diamond Like Coating (DLC); engine breathing is enhanced with a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger. liter EcoBoost is equipped with the integrated exhaust manifold technology first introduced with Ford’s 1.0-liter

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Fuel Economy Ford Europe Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The electric motor transmits power via a belt drive directly to the crankshaft of the combustion engine—an arrangement referred to as “P0 topology.” The technology is a particularly cost-efficient solution to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Belt driven starter generator (48-volt electric drive) from Continental.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

whenever the driver releases the accelerator pedal or brakes—the system elevates the voltage of the alternator (generator), and this electricity is used to intensively charge the vehicle’s battery. The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

All the engines can be combined with an eight-speed automatic gearbox (standard in the BMW 225d Coupe) for fuel consumption and emissions figures that are lower than those achieved with the standard six-speed manual gearbox. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Fuel MPH Power 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Powertrain technology is key to BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy, with a dual focus on the continuous evolution of conventional internal combustion engines on the one hand and the development of alternative drive concepts on the other. Current examples are the all-electric BMW i3 and the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. BMW eDrive.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module incorporating a 15 kW electric motor. The electric motor draws its energy from a high-voltage, lithium-ion battery, which has already proven itself in the S 400 Hybrid. The basis for the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is the engine from the E 250 CDI.

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

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. In combination with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, it accelerates the A4 Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

New Holland previewed the farm-ready version of the hydrogen fuel cell NH 2 tractor ( earlier post ) at the Agritechnica international agricultural machinery show in Hannover in November. Compared to the first NH 2 , the new model has fuel cells that deliver double the power, increased from 50 to 100kW, as there are now three stacks.

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Hydrogen 2012 Fuel Energy 297

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding full electric siblings, but at the end of 2023 still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its furthest current reach into electrification. The EPA rates the Range Rover’s all-electric range (AER) at 51 miles with a full charge of the 38.2

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Land Rover 62

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

All the engines are well within the EU5 and US ULEV II limits. The new Driving Experience Control switch, which is available for all engine versions, provides the opportunity to extend these savings even further when ECO PLUS mode is selected. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 liters per 100 km (36.8

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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Plug-in MPG Diesel Plug 382

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. All are all-wheel drive (AWD) with the power sent through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. miles) of all-electric range. All engines for the new E-Class are equipped with the ECO start/stop function. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Driving electric can be a plus in cold weather. Here’s what two organizations— Resource-Media and Recurrent —had to say about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) in frigid weather. Cold weather is hard on all vehicles : Drivers of both EVs and gas and diesel vehicles have to deal with complications caused by cold weather.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

New shift-by-wire technology uses electric signals to transmit shift operations and offers light, fingertip operation from the dash-mounted shifter. liter gasoline engine in the 2016 Prius achieves 40 percent-plus thermal efficiency, due to reduced friction of the rotating assembly and internal parts and improved combustion.

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2013

Based on a production 208 hatchback, the HYbrid FE accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8 seconds, with CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km (NEDC combined cycle). The hybrid powertrain combines the latest generation of 3-cylinder engines with a battery and an electric motor taken from Peugeot Sport’s Endurance program. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Hybrid Oil Engine 286

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 addition, these TDI engines share important internal engine details for reducing emissions. Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all. Lite all by itself. The newly designed 0.8

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265