Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In combination with a lighter body enabled by the partial adoption of carbon fiber construction, the new buses will be able to operate continuously over increased distances—up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) on a full charge, at a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). Load capacity is 72 passengers. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty'

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Li-ion Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries 291

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

The e-tron houses two asynchronous electric motors (ASM) that produce up to 402 horsepower in boost mode. A more powerful, three-motor variant with fully independent rear torque vectoring is also under development. By comparison, an asynchronous motor’s rotor rotates slower than a synchronous speed.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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2013 Production MPH Motor 342

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 BYD takes on new markets rivaling ICE car leaders After launching its cheapest electric models (starting under $14,000), declaring a price war with gas-powered cars, BYD is taking aim at a new market.

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Ferrari BYD Land Rover Electric 52

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the Toyota Mirai, compressed hydrogen fuel is stored in three 10,000-psi carbon-fiber-reinforced high-pressure tanks: one mounted longitudinally in the center of the car; another mounted transversely under the rear seat, and a third below the battery. The new strategy will make the Mirai accessible to a wider market.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Opel is further expanding its market trial with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with a HydroGen4 vehicle going to the Berlin Airports. Both firms, Total and Enertrag, are also partners of our market trial. Both firms, Total and Enertrag, are also partners of our market trial. kg of hydrogen.

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Hydrogen CO2 Carbon Fiber Gas-Electric 230

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0 Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology.

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BMW Future Carbon Fiber Electric 321

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. mph) (A4 Avant g-tron: 223 km/h (138.6 kilogram (1.3

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Polestar 2, a midsize sedan with a 270-mile electric range, came to market in early 2021. When combined with three electric motors, (two for the rear wheels and an integrated starter generator) there is a total system 619 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves.

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PHEV Carbon Fiber Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 77

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Turbo ecoFLEX natural gas version has been fitted with gas tanks made of composite material including carbon fiber. In January 2012, Opel will introduce a new natural gas ecoFLEX version of the Zafira Tourer—itself recently introduced at the 64 th Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The new Zafira Tourer 1.6 kilograms (7.2

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

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 seconds, has a top speed of up to 280 km/h (174 mph), yet offers fuel consumption of just 2.0 The front electric motor is integrated in the housing of the 6-speed DSG (DQ400E).

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Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. TFSI that outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor with 70 kW (95 hp) peak power. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. miles) on electric power.

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Audi PHEV Concept China 253

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

With hybrid-specific all-wheel drive, the combustion engine driving the rear wheels and the electric motor driving the front wheels, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2/4.4 seconds (preliminary) for the Coupe and Roadster respectively with both reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

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BMW 2019 Power Powered 170

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

It’s an old-school throaty rumble song that we will hear less and less of as EVs become a larger part of the market. Doing so will take about 15 seconds and can be done at speeds up to 31 mph. Should the temperature drop or the sky darken, you can close the top (again at speeds up to 31 mph) in about 16 seconds.

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Lexus Convert Carbon Fiber Exhaust 76

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 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2022

Lucid Air Sapphire uses a three-motor powertrain—the first from Lucid—featuring a new twin motor rear-drive unit and a single motor front-drive unit. These technically innovative electric motors incorporate Lucid’s microjet stator cooling and wave winding.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The two electric motors on the rear axle each output 170 kW and 460 N·m (339.3 Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Audi 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

An output of 1015 CV is delivered from the combined power of an entirely new combustion engine together with three electric motors, alongside a double-clutch gearbox that makes its debut on a 12-cylinder Lamborghini for the first time. The Revuelto is the first super sports car to be fitted with a 100% carbon fiber front structure.

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Carbon Fiber Hybrid Lithium Ion Recharge 259

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The poewrtrain comprises an 800cc, 2-cylinder TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). miles), e.g. in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up!

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Unlike the 3-motor e-tron quattro, the h-tron uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and so drives like a “conventional” electric vehicle, notes Audi Head of Electric Powertrain Siegfried Pint—i.e. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.).

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. The bigger news is that the Corolla Hybrid, which gets 52 mpg on the highway, will have the option of electronic on-demand all-wheel drive that has a rear-mounted electric motor.

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Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 83

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The motor produces maximum torque of around 250 N·m (184 lb-ft).

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2015

The R8 e-tron rear car body module is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) integrating the luggage compartment, which extends the frame structure. The two electric motors each output 170 kW of power and 460 N·m (339.3 mph) or 250 km/h (155.3 mph), depending on the car’s tires. Earlier post.)

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Audi Asia MPH China 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. The A4 Sedan and the A4 Avant will be launched in the market this fall. In combination with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, it accelerates the A4 Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

Not enough can be said about how excellent the General Motors 3.0L mpg, but on a 100-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 29.8 This is a big step in box design, so expect to see this material used soon elsewhere on other General Motor’s trucks. at a very low 1,500 rpm.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

seconds with a top speed of 194 mph are plenty fast for just about everyone. mpg, but in two 100-mile highway runs with the cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 30.1 With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air. But the base engine turning 0-60 runs in a quick 2.9

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Chevrolet MPG Clean Cleaning 88

Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Plus it comes in four color options.

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Price Buy MPH Electric 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our best efficiency was over a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, earning us 30.9 With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. In 224 miles of mostly freeway driving we averaged 22.5

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 76

Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. It’s a throttle-enabled Class 2 folding electric bike with 20″ wheels, a max speed of 20 mph (32 km/h) and a motor rated for 300W continuous and 720W peak. Plus it comes in four color options.

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Price Buy MPH Electric 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The i3 and i8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fiber when they come to market in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The eDrive system for the battery-electric i3 features an electric motor that develops 125 kW/170 hp with peak torque of 250 N·m.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Additional markets will follow, tracking the expansion of a convenient hydrogen refueling infrastructure. seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph. —Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element).

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Prius Toyota Hydrogen Carbon Fiber 296

Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Lectric Ebikes’ entire MO has been to find highly-demanded niches in the US e-bike market and then roll out new models at a fraction of the cost of competitors. That means that the traditional budget-level derailleurs and chains are now being replaced by top-tier European transmissions and carbon fiber-reinforced drive belts.

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Low Cost Auto Carbon Fiber Maintenance 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Compared with the B-Class F-CELL, on the market since 2010 (fuel consumption: 0.97 Combined output is 155 kW, with peak torque of 365 N·m; top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph). Two carbon-fibre-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold 4.4 The asynchronous drive motor and battery pack are installed in the rear of the SUV.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel PHEV 314

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The drive system of the Audi R8 e-tron that Markus Winkelhock drove to the world record corresponds in every detail with that of the production model that will come on the market at the end of the year. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6

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Audi MPH Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The Group is not—unlike Toyota, Honda and Hyundai—announcing production dates and initial markets for its fuel cell vehicles. kWh battery pack and an additional electric motor in the rear. Conceived as an e-quattro, its two electric motors drive all four wheels. Earlier post.). We are still convinced of this.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer. The lightweight SP:01, which goes on sale in Asia and Europe over the coming weeks, combines a carbon fiber body with an aluminum chassis. seconds) with a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h).

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Detroit Azerbaijan South Africa Production 150