Batteries, Detroit, Downsizing and Gasoline-Electric

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. It also charges the battery during braking. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius, according to David Boggs, Ricardo Technical Specialist, Engines, in a presentation at the recent 2011 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research Conference (DEER) hosted by the Department of Energy in Detroit.

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Downsizing Prius Hybrid Emissions

Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2016 Sonata Hybrid features a downsized 2.0-liter The electric motor produces 38 kW (51 horsepower) and 151 lb-ft (205 N·m) of torque. The lithium-polymer battery pack capacity is 1.62

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. The control shaft is driven by a wear-free, brushless electric motor. In a test involving a turbocharged 2.0-liter,

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Downsizing the engine in this instance halves the number of cylinders from four to two. Dönitz et al.

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Hybrid Engine Downsizing 2009

Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. 2013 Ford Fusion. Click to enlarge.

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Fusion Plug-in Hybrid Ford

Ford Edge Follows

Plug In Partners

JANUARY 23, 2007

E arlier this month, the announcement of the GM Volt eclipsed another important announcement at the Detroit show. Ford is to display today what it calls the world's first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability. It combines the convenience of plugging in your car with a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell.

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Ford Downsizing Volt Washington

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. “People downsize cars, not expectations. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy.

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Ford Engine Global Market

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Using current battery performance and cost, they evaluated PHEVs and EVs across a range of scenarios and configurations—which including 10-, 20- or 40-mile all electric range, with low or high electric power, with or without battery replacement, and with or without opportunity charging. Source: Brooker et al.

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Plug-in Plug Vehicles PHEV

Opel to Debut New Astra at Frankfurt; Improved Fuel Consumption Across the Line-up

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. liter gasoline and the 1.3 Turbo gasoline engines and with the 2.0 The average fuel consumption of the gasoline line-up is 6.1

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Fuel MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Infiniti unveils electric Prototype 10 at Pebble Beach

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Infiniti unveiled its electric Prototype 10 at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. From 2021, every new Infiniti model will be electrified, featuring hybrid or battery electric technology to enhance performance. The concept represents a physical manifestation of Infiniti’s plans for electrified performance.

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Infinity Concept Electric Electrical

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Which brings us to the Ferrari’s secret sauce: electricity. But even now, years before EVs can finally put ICEs out of business, automakers are finding that electricity provides performance benefits that are too good to pass up. liter V-8 generates 780 metric horsepower; another 220 hp comes from the plug-in hybrid’s electric motors.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

EV Driven

Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

Hyundai introduces hybrid version of new Sonata; 10% improvement in fuel economy over predecessor

KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system

ETH Zürich Developing Pneumatic Hybrid Engine; Approaches Hybrid-Electric Performance at Lower Cost

Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

Ford Edge Follows

Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

NREL Study Finds That A Dynamic Plug-in Vehicle Could Be A Promising Technology Pathway for Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification

Opel to Debut New Astra at Frankfurt; Improved Fuel Consumption Across the Line-up

Infiniti unveils electric Prototype 10 at Pebble Beach

Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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