Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets.

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Market Electric Vehicles Vehicles Cars 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The body and roof of the e-tron GT are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the car uses the same multi-material construction philosophy as other Audi vehicles like the A8. The Volkswagen Group has committed to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and plans to be a CO 2 -neutral automaker globally by 2050.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Technical targets for the DOE plug-in vehicle program fall into four areas: battery R&D; electric drive system R&D; vehicle lightweighting; and advanced climate control technologies. Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) development of carbon fiber composites for lightweight vehicles.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

President Obama announced the DOE “Clean Energy Grand Challenge” in March 2012 with the goal of enabling US companies to be the first in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are as affordable and convenient for the average American family as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 10 years. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

The power rear sliding window and power sunroof were nice features, along with the wireless charger for mobile phones, dual zone climate control and leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with audio and cruise controls. About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Two of the total of four carbon fiber composite hydrogen tanks are housed under the rear seat and the other two in the luggage compartment floor. Although audible, it is low; turning on the climate control fan to the first level obscures the sound. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. Lexus has an all-new NX coming next year. Model Lineup. Eight-speed automatic.

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Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 64

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The gasoline engines. The EA211 family gasoline engines used are exclusively turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engines (four valves, four cylinders). The gasoline engines offered at launch on the new Golf deliver 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp and 103 kW / 140 PS / 138 hp. kg = Front and rear seats (depending on version).

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. The controls are nicely laid-out and within easy reach, including piano switches to operate the tri-zone climate control.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies.

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Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles 299

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The rear seats in the Limited are heated and ventilated, and rear seat passengers have air vents, a touchscreen for climate and audio controls, and a toggle to control the overhead sunshade.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. The passenger compartment consists of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, while aluminum is used in the front, rear and room frame. Click to enlarge. weighs only 450 kg (992 lbs). Body and safety.

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. AOI 11: Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Lubricant Formulations to Enhance Fuel Efficiency.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Innovative technologies to enable differential compression and expansion in piston engines resulting in significantly improved efficiencies compared to state-of-the-art engines (currently 38% for gasoline and 42% for diesel engines). Subsystem Component Technologies. Thermoelectric Technologies. Biobased Products. Advanced Manufacturing.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Vehicles 210

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Single motor driving the rear wheels 182 horsepower 221 pound-feet of torque Power Output: 128 kW Three carbon-fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks with a three layer structure Hydrogen tank capacity: 5.6

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus Gasoline-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 252

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Call it Peak ICE—the last hurrah of a technology that governments are ushering off the stage to combat climate change. You switch the mode on by dialing it up on the Ferrari’s dramatic steering wheel, which integrates a cool arc of LED lights on its carbon-fiber rim to cue drivers to shift. And don’t forget sound.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance ensures its greenhouse potential (CO 2 e) is approximately 30% lower than that of the gasoline powered 740i over the full lifecycle of the car. Combined fuel economy of 64 MPGe and an all-electric range of 14 miles is possible (EPA official figures). kWh (net capacity: 6.5

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. It is much more than that. Engineering Advantages of the PHEV.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell. US gal) of gasoline. Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV. liters (1.0 kilograms (1.3

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