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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. The current 12-volt electrical system and, above all, the new 48-volt system offer many ways of making driving even sportier, more comfortable and more efficient.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel consumption figures are to come. Mirai powertrain.

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Using built-in fuel cells, the device absorbed the lactate in the sweat and combined it with atmospheric oxygen to generate water and pyruvate. volts for about 60 hours. Gao’s first e-skin, produced in April 2020 , was made of soft, flexible rubber, and it harnessed the patient’s sweat to power the device.

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Energy Solar Carbon Fiber Universal 125

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The lightweight XL1 (795 kg, 1,753 lbs) delivers NEDC fuel consumption of 261 mpg (0.9 Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles).

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

With 400 volts of three-phase alternating current, the battery takes about one hour to charge up at an electrical outlet. Under proposed standard for assessing fuel consumption of plug-in hybrids, it consumes a mere 2.2 liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile).

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Audi Plug-in Hybrid Concept 329

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In It is much more than that.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter An extra step.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2011

volts, which would make it an attractive candidate for electrical grid energy storage and for stationary back-up energy, NETL says. NETL researchers have synthesized Si-C (carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, carbon mattes, graphene) composite anodes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

However, for higher longevity and the use of commercially available Super Plus gasoline instead of racing fuel, it remains significantly below the F1 engine speed limit. As a further innovation, the high-voltage EQ Power+ drive system operates with 800 volts instead of the usual 400 volts.

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Calculated using the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, the average fuel efficiency of the BMW i8 at model launch will be less than 2.5 With its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell, the BMW i8 sets new standards for a plug-in hybrid vehicle in terms of low weight.

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BMW Plug-in Engine Plug 281

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. gallons US) fuel tank is located in the front section of the car—but it does add about 330 lbs (150 kg) to the vehicle curb weight.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. In Hybrid mode, the electric motors and combustion engine work alternately with a focus on maximum efficiency and minimum fuel consumption. Sport Hybrid.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The battery pack, developed and built by Williams Advanced Engineering, is enclosed in a rugged enclosure of carbon fiber composite, which weighs less than 400 kg. The pack consists of 3,600 cells, runs at 800 volts, and has a capacity of 54 kWh (40 kWh usable). You’ve got the fuel production—the green hydrogen.

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Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Fuel Charging 67

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

seconds), and offers EU combined cycle fuel consumption of 2.5 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. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 2, 2021

It requires a deep understanding of different technical aspects such as vehicle dynamics, fuel systems, aerodynamics, etc. In simple terms, an IC engine works by burning fuel inside the engine cylinders. Whereas an Electric vehicle does not need such individual units such as air filters or fuel injection systems.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The EPA has rated the NX 350h at 41 mpg city/37 highway/39 combined, which are excellent fuel economy numbers. gallon fuel tank, utilizing the electric drive range as much as possible, and mastering the art of regenerative braking, it is possible to get close to 600 miles of driving range. With the 14.5-gallon cubic feet.

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