Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. Beyond Li-on. 25% weight reduction at ?$1.97/lb lb saved for the chassis.

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Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in 246

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

These trucks haul 80% of goods in the United States and use about 28 billion gallons of fuel per year, accounting for around 22% of total transportation energy usage—presenting a significant opportunity for carbon emissions reduction and energy savings for a key segment of the US transportation sector. Description. 1,244,012.

Vehicles 150

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

liters/100 km, which equates to approximately 95 miles per US gallon, with CO 2 emissions of less than 59 grams per kilometer. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine; and intelligent energy management. Click to enlarge. LifeDrive and light weight.

BMW 281

BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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

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

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

VTO supports a broad technology portfolio aimed at developing and deploying advanced highway transportation technologies that reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting or exceeding vehicle performance and cost expectations. Emission Control Strategies for Advanced Combustion Engines.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. The i3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2

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BMW New York London Production 247

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Michael Leiters , who was Ferrari’s chief technology officer (he recently left the company), says there’s no denying that electrification in the car industry is largely being driven by the need to comply with strict emissions regulations, including for carbon dioxide. Gasoline is just a fantastic storage device for energy.

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Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. 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. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150