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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2010

(TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The plug-in diesel-electric hybrid, which Volkswagen will showcase at the Geneva show, can cover a distance of up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. This gives it the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h (61 mph) using just 6.2 l/100 km (approx. hp, Volkswagen says. Components of the XL1. XL1’s engine.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Background. Hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle. mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the upcoming Geneva show, Audi will show a new variant of the prologue—the Audi prologue Avant—featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It is equipped with the plug?in The Audi prologue Avant uses a version of the Q7 e-tron plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Following the world debut of the first production model, the battery-electric urban-focused BMW i3 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group’s next step will be to address the sports car segment with the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. Plug-in hybrid system of the i8: 3-cylinder engine in the rear, battery in the center, eDrive unit in the front.

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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 i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2014

On the evening before the Paris Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group presented not only the production-bound Passat GTE plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), but also staged the world premiere of the XL Sport—a highly efficient sports car concept based on Volkswagen’s XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ). Top: XL Sport powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

The body structure features the Carbon Core, a product of the transfer of technology from the development of BMW i cars. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

million) to six projects to further develop the UK’s low carbon vehicle capability. The HiUCV is targeted to halve the overall carbon emissions per tonne of waste collected of current best-in-class Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) in the urban environment. The UK Department of Transport has awarded £24 million (US$37.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

He went on to say that the new Volkswagen Tiguan GTE embodies “ our determination to systematically take the plug-in hybrid to further classes and segments. ”. Winterkorn also announced that Group companies would introduce 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020—from compact cars to the next Phaeton and Audi A8. “

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

Phantom diagram of the 918 Spyder with plug-in hybrid technology. In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ) at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., research vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Earlier this month, BMW reported that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles now account for 5.5% In addition, the BMW M3 CS—featuring significant new work in lightweighting via carbon fiber—will make its world premiere, and the BMW X7 SAV Concept and the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American premieres.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Developed to reduce the carbon emissions of inner-city driving, the ADDZEV system was developed using a standard Vauxhall Combo van. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

To get to 60 mph in 2.5 Like every hybrid Prius since 1997, the Corvette doesn’t need to plug in, but refills the battery either through regenerative braking or, if you decide to lift, from coasting, or directly from the engine. Brembo carbon ceramic brakes provide stopping power for the 3,774-pound coupe. liter V8’s exhaust.

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Power Powered Chevrolet MPG 82

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. time to accelerate from 0–60 mph, maximum speed), thus eliminating important confounding factors. —Elgowainy et al.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2023

The Tesla Type S Plaid is in a position to hitting 200 mph, however homeowners will want to acquire a Monitor Package deal to unencumber the total functionality. The package deal begins at $15,000 and comprises carbon-ceramic brakes, high-performance brake fluid, and firmware updates. showrooms in a while.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Germany’s Wirtschafts Woche reports that Volkswagen will produce 250 units of its ultra-efficient XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), and price them at €111,000 (US$145,000). The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The XJ_e plug-in hybrid. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will display the XJ_e plug-in hybrid engineering research vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The XJ_e demonstrates how an advanced parallel plug-in hybrid design can deliver reductions in CO 2 emissions of more than 70%, without compromising vehicle performance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2010

Under the MI Scenario, road and rail are projected to become carbon neutral (rail via 100% electrification). The authors note that the 76% reduction falls short of the zero carbon target, due entirely to CO 2 emissions from aviation and shipping. Towards a Zero Carbon Vision for UK Transport”. Click to enlarge. Road transport.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. 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 All-electric range is up to 50 km (31 miles).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

of near instantaneous torque—more than any F-150 before it—and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. -ft. Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. Standard on base trims is 2.4

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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. ft 3 (preliminary figure).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. The Fisker Karma can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in six seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). Carbon emissions are also lower than today’s hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback. Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

L/100km), accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6 seconds, and have a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). In May, Velozzi announced a partnership with Nanoledge for the development of lightweight and high performance epoxy/carbon fibre body panels. Tags: Auto X-Prize Hybrids Plug-ins. ETV Motors Ltd. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

With a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.7 The rear-wheel-drive SP:01 features a compact, mid-mounted 150 kW (201 bhp) electric motor delivering 225 N·m (166 lb-ft) of torque, a lightweight, purpose-designed battery pack and all-new carbon-fibre bodywork.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Escape has four engine choices, including the plug-in hybrid which we drove. liter Hybrid use both gasoline and electricity, but doesn’t plug in.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. In May 2009, Velozzi announced a partnership with Nanoledge for the development of lightweight and high performance epoxy/carbon fibre body panels. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. 120V common wall plug up to 8 hours for a 100-percent charge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Targets for the truck include a range of 100 miles, a top speed of 50 mph and a gradeability sufficient to negotiate the on-off ramps and slip roads typical of urban elevated routes. To maximize payload, the new cab will be a composite-clad spaceframe structure, the composite panels using natural rather than carbon fibres.

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