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JANUARY 15, 2024

Using some clever DIY strategies and conventional solar panels, the Model Y owner was able to design a system that allows his all-electric crossover to charge from the sun while it’s parked outside. That’s a substantial amount of charge for a vehicle that’s just parked under the sun. Pretty cool.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Two years after unveiling the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT concept car, BMW will present the BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich in September. With its high-performance fuel cell and optimized power battery, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen’s drive system is unique in the world. Model-specific design elements 3D-printed.

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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APRIL 4, 2019

emissions: 0 g/km, combined power consumption: 13.7 Development of the components in the new powertrain was accompanied by concepts for eventual recycling. Different CO 2 scenarios depending on the power and hydrogen source. CELL: 100 percent renewable, e.g. hydroelectric power, or e.g. in the EU power mix.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The concept has a 70-kwh battery pack affording an estimated range of about 250 miles , and powering dual motors that send 987 hp to all four wheels, which wear EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tires. Lotus Theory 1 concept Elements of the Theory 1 will likely reappear on an upcoming Lotus electric sports car codenamed Type 135.

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MARCH 31, 2011

Chevrolet introduced the Mi-ray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The Mi-Ray concept. The Mi-ray features a concept “mid-electric” propulsion system, located primarily behind and beneath the driver. The motors are powered by a 1.6-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery that is charged through regenerative braking energy.

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APRIL 25, 2016

At Auto China 2016 in Beijing, Audi is presenting the Audi connected mobility concept, a concept car based on the Audi Q3, the brand’s urban compact SUV. The concept offers sporty and multi-functional mobility for megacities with dense traffic and road restrictions. An electrically powered multifunctional longboard, measuring 1.05

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APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. improved efficiency as well as good pulling power.

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JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. Both are equipped with an electric all-wheel-drive system, with combined output of 385 kW/523 hp in the BMW iX xDrive50 (electric power consumption combined in the WLTP cycle: 23.0 – 19.8 kWh/100 km).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Honda Saloon Concept – 2024 CES Sized in the middle of Honda’s EV future. Honda declined to quote dimensions for the concepts, but they appeared to be in the vicinity of 190 inches long.

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APRIL 18, 2011

The Envision concept plug-in hybrid. GM introduced the Buick Envision plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicle in China; it will appear on the Shanghai GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011. When the vehicle is being started, parked and running at low speeds, the Envision runs solely on electric power. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 11, 2012

One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. LEDs are used for powerful lighting: the front light is integrated into the handlebar, the rear light into the seat.

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JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. Given that the AI:TRAIL is intended for use in areas without charging infrastructure, the thing that really draws the attention is its range. Usually only a fraction of this power is mobilized; the drive of just one axle is often sufficient.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. Here at Electrek , we see and report on a lot of wild EV concepts. Charge your electric vehicle at home using rooftop solar panels.

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MAY 14, 2015

Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept. Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO. It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter Denso is in charge of the development of direct-injection injectors and spark plugs.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

—Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 2, 2020

Next, it will introduce the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and e-tron GT performance sedan, which have already been shown as concept vehicles. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development. J1: The performance electric platform.

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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 Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. Battery pack and charging. The energy storage unit is charged with household current (230 volts, 16 amperes) via a cable and a plug. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. speed tiptronic directs engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. kW of power as provided by a wall socket with a maximum of 16 amps of charging current. meters (6.5

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JUNE 13, 2016

million miles), demonstrating that the drive concept is ready for market. It allows the GLC F-CELL to run on purely battery-electric power for up to 50 km (31 miles) in the NEDC and can be conveniently charged at a standard household socket, a Mercedes-Benz wall box or a public charging station.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

We retained the basic concept with one gear and at the same time refined the details and manufactured all of the parts. New are the activation zones: When drivers pass through this zone on the racetrack, they can briefly access a higher power mode of 225 kW (306 horsepower). —Tristan Summerscale, Formula E project leader at Audi.

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JUNE 12, 2015

The new R8 e-tron delivers 340 kW (456 hp) of power; acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. When charging with AC from an industrial electrical outlet with 7.2

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. And in 2021, the company debuted the iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell concept car at the International Motor Show in Germany. “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not?

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JUNE 21, 2012

IMSA/ALMS and Patrick Racing will identify development and testing opportunities for the source to power the Series’ PC cars, beginning as early as the 2013 season. ALMS’ Prototype Challenge class features the ORECA FLM09, a race car with a minimum weight of 1,985 pounds (900 kg) and powered by a 430 hp (321 kW) Chevrolet LS3 engine.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fitted with carbon fiber body panels, the tried and true aerodynamics of Porsche’s fastest racecars, and a stripped interior, it is the real deal and has the performance to back it up. Second, the drivetrain, likely using a dual or tri-motor system , produces similarly insane power as its gas counterparts.

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MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. 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. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

This subtopic seeks fuel-focused research on the facilitation or enhancement of advanced combustion regime engine operation– e.g., Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), Low Temperature Combustion (LTC), etc. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies. Miller Cycle).

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The four synchronous electric motors in the SLS AMG E-CELL deliver a combined 525 hp (392 kW) of power and 649 lb-ft (880 N·m) of torque. One transmission per axle transmits the power. The 400-volt battery is charged using targeted recuperation during braking. Click to enlarge. inches at the front and 14.17

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JULY 11, 2017

Instead of being dependent on gas, cars make use of electricity that can power your vehicle. The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that operates with a small but powerful motor. And with its carbon fiber body, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Rimac Concept One. Why make electric cars?

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JANUARY 22, 2015

The new FOA supports the President’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, which seeks to make the United States the first country to produce a wide array of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models (including plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles) by 2022 that are as affordable and convenient as current gasoline powered vehicles we drive today.

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