Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., liter SKYACTIV-D (diesel) engine that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats supplied by Euglena Co., Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co.,

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Charged EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The drive motor is a 3-phase asynchronous AC induction unit with maximum output of 240kW; the 621.6VDC battery pack has 93.24 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The BMW i3 (combined power consumption: 16.3 - 15.3 In many markets, it achieved a significantly higher market share in the electric vehicle segment than the BMW brand in the area of conventionally powered cars. The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor of the BMW i3s (power consumption combined: 16.6 - 16.3

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Teslarati

JULY 1, 2022

In a recent YouTube video, Ducati outlined its progress on a new electric race bike which will be supplied to the MotoE racing series. It will be the sole bike supplied to the new racing series. Compared to gas-powered bikes, Ducati’s MotoE bike is still far heavier despite its use of novel weight-saving measures.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Mustang Lithium is low and sleek, with custom carbon fiber body components, a 1.0-inch Under the hood are a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor and dual power inverters—all powered by an 800-volt Webasto battery system with EVDrive Technology that can discharge a megawatt of electrical energy.

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Ford F-150 Batteries Battery 280

Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

In Issue 49, we reviewed some of the more promising advancements in materials and construction techniques for EV traction motors , one of which—the axial flux design—will be the focus of this article. What really changed the situation for axial flux motors were advancements in both permanent magnets and composite materials.

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Motor Motors Motoring Carbon Fiber 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2021

Facing persistent shortages in domestic supply, the US has been forced to rely on imported materials, leaving clean energy technology production at greater risk of disruption. Selected projects fall under 12 areas of interest, corresponding to the selected US basins that have the potential to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2013

The initiative includes private sector partnerships, new funding from the Department, and enhanced analysis of the clean energy manufacturing supply chain that will guide DOE’s future funding decisions. Officials from DOE, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Ford Motor Company, and Dow Chemical launched the facility. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A composite blend of carbon fibers and polymer resin is being developed that can store and charge more energy faster than conventional batteries can. The material combines carbon fibers and a polymer resin, creating a very advanced nanomaterial, and structural supercapacitors. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Volvo Carbon Fiber Energy 368

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

The new ultra-light transmission with a carbon fiber housing held up to the Le Mans endurance test covering a distance of 5,151 kilometers in all four vehicles with no problems, the company said. The engine delivers power of more than 375 kW (510 hp) and torque of more than 850 N·m (627 lb-ft). The engine is a 3.7-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. These extra energy reserves have made it possible to raise the electric motor’s peak output by 12 hp to 141 hp; maximum torque is 184 lb-ft (249 N·m).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies. The new i30.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

Major hybrid system elements in the R18 e-tron quattro: front-axle MGU, flywheel accumulator and power electronics. One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will determine levels at which higher alcohols and other advanced oxygenated fuel components can be readily integrated into the existing fuel supply (i.e., Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2013

The BMW i3’s 170 horsepower (127 kW) and 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, developed and produced by BMW, is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of driving. DC fast charging, using the SAE DC Combo-Fast Charger, will be available as an option.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer, has chosen GKN Hybrid Power as a preferred partner and committed to the purchase of 250 of its Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid systems ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. —Colin Robertson, CEO of Alexander Dennis. Heavy-duty Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In 2005, 100 “Hydrogen 7” cars powered by the fuel’s V12 engines were produced by BMW. And in 2021, the company debuted the iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell concept car at the International Motor Show in Germany. “To house, let’s say, fuel cell batteries: Why not?

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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 seconds), but it doesn’t feel as though it lacks for power or struggles at its higher speed range.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As the sales page explains, “The body and hull are molded from carbon fiber. The Arosa EV hovercraft may look like a mid-engine hypercar crashed straight through the wall of a marine supply shop and out the other side, but to its credit, the thing appears to work. m) vessel along on its hovering journey.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2012

The prototype cycle—described by Audi as a high-end pedelec made for sport, fun and tricks—combines an electric drive and muscle power. The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor is located at the lowest point on the frame and drives the bottom bracket shaft directly; the rear wheel is driven by a chain. in) of travel.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2014

In addition to an enhanced aerodynamics package, the FOURSIXTEEN is propelled by Tesla’s 3-phase, four-pole AC induction motor and copper rotor with an upgraded Saleen drivetrain including an all-new 11.39:1 Power (416 hp/310 kW) and torque (N·m) remain the same as in the base P85 Tesla Model S.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0 TFSI engine powers both the A4 Avant g-tron and the A5 Sportback g-tron. TFSI engine powers both the A4 Avant g-tron and the A5 Sportback g-tron. The newly developed engine is based on the new gasoline-powered 2.0 TFSI engine developing 170 hp. g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5

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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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The 100 kW fuel cell system (also applied in the A7) has a system power of 100 kW. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 Click to enlarge. Top: Drivetrain.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In Japan, Toyota Motor held a production ceremony at the Motomachi Plant, which first began production in 1959, to mark the production of the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, which the company launched in November 2014, and began selling in Japan in December 2014. Earlier post.). Fuel cell stack. Chassis and fuel cell system assembly. Final assembly.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 14, 2024

Quality control and Inspection: In quality control and inspection, AI-powered computer vision systems surpass human capabilities, swiftly detecting defects and ensuring adherence to stringent quality. Supply chain management: Optimizing inventory levels, predicting demand, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

An emphasis on bio-fuels, which are suitable for an SOFC and derived from sources (such as cellulosic biomass, agricultural residues, or municipal solid waste) that do not compete with food supply, is required. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. The trend for higher-temperature electric machines requires higher-temperature PMs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2022

For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. In 2018, Beijing and Shanghai had 9,368 pure electric buses constituting 55% of the combined fleet, all initially powered by a 50% purchase subsidy.

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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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014. 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. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

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 kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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Energy Storage Energy Polymer Carbon Fiber 225

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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