Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Details of the cost analysis will be shared with the prospective licensees.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Manufacturer Energy 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. Natural gas as a vehicle fuel. GM, said Akerson, is doing a much better job optimizing mass efficiency. Clean diesel. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

In a news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Friday, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda said that the company plans to begin mass production of electric vehicles in the US in 2012, followed by US production of fuel cell vehicles in 2015. As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank.

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2015 Toyota Commercial Fuel 315

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. 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. Volkswagen’s Up! Lite concept.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. At start, the fuel cell has not built up enough electrical power to drive the motor by itself.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2011

Ford is focused on lightweighting as a key enabling technology for lowering fuel consumption in combustion-engined vehicles (ICE) and for extending the range—and the size—of battery electric vehicles (EVs). lower cost), or a longer range for the same size (but not weight) vehicle, or support for a larger vehicle size.

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Ford Fuel Emissions Vehicles 252

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 15, 2009

Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. The point here is that efficiency and power in the EV world come from tweaking the wiring of motors and better batteries, not in increasing the bore of cylinders and higher octane gas. Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top.

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Tesla Carbon Fiber Detroit 2009 124

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

The electric-assisted steering had good road feel with responsiveness and little body roll in most cornering situations. The dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD. Our Sierra AT4 also was equipped with the trailering package that included a trailer brake controller, jackknife alert and trailer electrical hook-ups.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The stainless steel hydrogen tank cap is located on the front right wing of the sporty SUV; its flap opens electrically. Earlier post.).

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Clean Fleet Report is cautious when reading auto manufacturer press releases, but in this case Genesis is on to something. Sounds come from SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with Bluetooth voice commands for the radio and telephone. Expressively Designed Premium Sedan. Red and ready. Quilted comfort.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The electric power steering has a natural feel, with good road feedback that can make the Corvette Stingray your everyday driver. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. Go to an auto show or casual weekend car show and the new Corvette will draw a crowd.

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

and the variability in the gas-exchange cycle brought about by the VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS technology, this has resulted in a major improvement in engine efficiency. liters / 102 mpg US) or a combined electric power consumption of 12.5 The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 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 2+ ton weight never felt bulky, and had a very good driving feel as the electric power steering was not programmed to take away road feedback. A Premium Small SUV with Handling Like a Sports Wagon.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering delivered confident road feel, aided by the Pirelli PZero Corsa4 ZR rated 265/40 summer tires on 19-inch, luster nickel-painted aluminum wheels. Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail.

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Ford MPG Fuel Economy Shelby 86

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more. With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SiriusXM.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

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

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. Those lucky enough to live in California have the opportunity to own one of the nicest electric cars on the road.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

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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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 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. Ulrich Hackenberg.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2023

The list of suspension and chassis technology includes Toyo A36 all-season 225/55 tires on 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, independent front and rear suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a nicely weighted and adjusted electric power-assist steering, dynamic stability and traction control and the G-Vectoring Control Plus system.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 71

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Acura unveiled the production model of the next-generation NSX at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this past January ( earlier post ), and now has provided more technical detail on the high-performance hybrid sports car and its new Sport Hybrid-AWD power unit. Intelligent Power Unit (IPU)/Power Drive Unit (PDU).

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. Sounds come from SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio or wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Fuel Economy MPG GS 450h Clean 72

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

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 In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150