Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept. Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. The new concept, based on Volkswagen’s New Small Family (the Up! models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

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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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

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. The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). Click to enlarge. Heat pump.

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Audi Concept Cars Electric 257

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. Top: Drivetrain. Middle: Fuel Cell Stack.

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Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

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 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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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

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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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., has a storage capacity of 10 kWh and is installed behind the rear seats.

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Mercedes Hydrogen Plug-in Plug 334

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The intelligent body concept uses this mixed-materials approach to increase the strength and rigidity of the passenger cell while at the same time significantly reducing vehicle weight. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort.

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 310

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. lithium-ion battery powering the motor is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle. Front-mounted eDrive.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 miles) for a single battery charge. miles) in extended range. million (US$13.7

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Miles Range Carbon Fiber Batteries 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Advanced Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Ion Chemistries. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. for high-energy batteries for use in PHEV40 (PHEVs with a 40 mile all electric range) and EV light-duty vehicles. Applied Battery Research for Improvements in Cell Chemistry, Composition, and Processing. 30 to +52. -30

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Audi Sport quattro concept. At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). liters per 100 kilometers (94 mpg US )—a CO 2 equivalent of 59 grams per kilometer (95 g/mile). Click to enlarge.

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 257

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Audi urban concept with support for wireless charging. Audi is introducing a 1+1 urban concept technology study for urban and metropolitan areas. The cabin of the Audi urban concept offers slightly offset seating for two; the roof slides back for entry, and the canopy can remain open in good weather. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Audi Charging Carbon Fiber 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). The h-tron concept car shows that we have also mastered fuel cell technology. An outer skin made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) encases the inner aluminum shell.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its close-to-production concept Generation EQ electric vehicle—the forerunner of Mercedes-Benz’s new product brand for electric mobility, EQ. The high-efficiency lithium-ion battery originates from the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. as its standard-bearer.

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Mercedes Concept Production Electric 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

miles) in the NEDC. miles) from the 9.3 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery (13.8 Another genuine world first is the combination with a large additional lithium-ion battery, which can be conveniently charged using plug-in technology. Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4.4

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Mercedes Plug-in Plug Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Audi crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept car. Audi introduced its crosslane coupé plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show, saying that the vehicle provides a glimpse of the future shape of design, and automotive and drive concepts. grams per mile). The lithium-ion battery has an output of 17.4

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Audi Plug-in Concept MPG 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

Group (SAIC) unveiled three models of a concept new vehicle form called EN-V, short for Electric Networked-Vehicle. The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions.

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GM Concept Future Personal 270

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). range of electric vehicles.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. kWh hours per mile) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC); with the range extender, this figure increases to 0.135 kWh/km.

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BMW New York London Production 247

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Together with the four-door AMG GT Concept, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE provides another insight into the future performance-hybrid drive strategy of the sports car brand within Mercedes-Benz. The concept car gives specific indications of what to expect from the upcoming production model. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The high efficiency of the Porsche 919 Hybrid is the result of a balanced overall concept. The electric energy is then stored in water-cooled lithium-ion battery packs from A123 Systems ( earlier post ) and when the driver needs the stored power, the front motor drives the two front wheels through a differential during acceleration.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The two concepts. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels.

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Range Companies China Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU. The IPU integrates the lithium-ion battery pack and a high-voltage distribution bus bar, with voltage distribution controlled by the PDU.

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Acura Hybrid Lithium Ion Engine 150

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

AUGUST 11, 2016

Combined fuel economy of 64 MPGe and an all-electric range of 14 miles is possible (EPA official figures). Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars.

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BMW 2017 PHEV Sale 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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Connect Connected BMW Electric 316

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

The power electronics module controls the high-voltage energy flow between the e-motor and the lithium-ion battery (between 250 and 430 V depending on the battery voltage). The battery pack covers (a carbon fiber reinforced plastic shell with an aluminum cover) are secured using the same fastening system used for windshields.

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Batteries Battery MPH All-Electric 356