Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show in March ( earlier post ), features a larger 8.8 The EPA-estimated all-electric range is up to 25 miles at up to 84 mph. liter Atkinson-cycle, 4-cylinder engine, used in all 2017 Prius liftback models, reaches 40%-plus thermal efficiency.
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2017
Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle re-fuels in 3–5 minutes, travels up to 300 miles (482 km) on a full tank, and will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015. Middle layer: carbon fiber reinforced plastic (structural element). High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks. million km) of road testing.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2009
As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. Based on Toyota’s calculations, fuel cell vehicles begin to best Li-ion equipped EVs in terms of mass required to achieve a practical cruising range of 300 miles after slightly more than 100 miles. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2015
GM already has a fleet of vehicles that has accumulated more than 3 million miles of real world driving. Other than the obvious task of installing adequate refueling infrastructure, automakers are still addressing two remaining items, production cost and field durability. The proven field durability will be addressed with time.
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