Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Tourneo Custom Concept. The concept is powered by a further improved 155 PS (153 hp) version of Ford’s 2.2-litre The debut of the Tourneo Custom Concept heralds the arrival of a new generation of Ford commercial vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

Mazda is focusing on four key areas with its new generation models: KODO—Soul of Motion design language; SKYACTIV technology; Mazda Proactive Safety; and a new car connectivity system called Mazda Connect. The name Mazda Connect is used in Japan, US, Canada and Mexico. The system is referred to as MZD Connect in other markets.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

The Ford Evos Concept previews a new global design language for the next generation of Ford cars, MAVs and CUVs. Ford will unveil the Ford Evos Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office.

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Concept Ford Plug-in Design 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Hollow steel crankshafts and forged aluminum connecting rods. Click to enlarge.

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Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. In addition, this approach helps mitigate turbo lag by providing instant torque.

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Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Concept GC-PHEV. Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Connected Car Technology. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. bio-derived) fuels have the potential to dramatically increase fuel economy. The potential is significant.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) and Russia.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

These e.g. include a multi-level door sealing concept, additional sealing of the joint between the tailgate and the roof and side seals on the tailgate. External noise has also been minimized by the low A-pillar step and exterior mirrors connected to the body by a stem.

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Projects will focus on vehicle automation and connectivity to improve transportation system-level efficiency for travelers, vehicles, and infrastructure, reducing the time, cost, and energy required to move people and goods. Topic 4: Predictive Modeling Capabilities for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Multi-Mode Engines ($3.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO. It also plans to enter the ST-Q class of the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama in its MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO vehicle, which is equipped with a 1.5-liter Meanwhile, fuel economy has been kept the same. (If

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The co-optimization of engines and fuels has the potential to achieve significantly higher efficiencies than possible with current fuels and engines, improving passenger fuel economy by as much as 35% by 2030 (vs. The application process will include two phases: a concept paper and a full application.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

The modular hybrid concept requires no modifications to the bodyshell; the hybrid module can be used flexibly in other model series and there will be right-hand drive versions apart from the diesel and gasoline models. Battery output/capacity. Motor output. Motor torque. 250 N·m. Electric range. Motor torque. 250 N·m.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

engine is applied in the Ford Start Concept, an exploration into a small, sporty car for first-time buyers and urban drivers in future growth markets. The Ford Start Concept is a bespoke concept car from Ford Motor Company making its global debut in China. The 3-cylinder, 1.0L 1.0L, 3-cylinder EcoBoost.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The new Concept You show car is an example of coming designs based on the SPA. The electrical architecture will enable all future multimedia and connectivity solutions, and forms the backbone of the Volvo Car Corporation’s drive to reinforce its leading position in active safety. Concept You is an excellent example of this.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2010

The hybrid helicopter concept. EADS Innovation Works is presenting a concept helicopter with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2010, 8-13 June. The diesel-electric hybrid concept is one of the projects grouped under the name of eCO2avia by EADS Innovation Works. Click to enlarge.

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Diesel Concept Engine Hybrid 275

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Ducted Fuel Injection and Cooled Spray Technologies for Particulate Control in Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Project description.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2020

For the economic analysis, the team used NREL’s Hydrogen Financial Analysis Scenario Tool (H2FAST) to model the economics of a hypothetical HyLine system connecting hydrogen stations in the Los Angeles metro area. The smallest modeled system connects eight existing stations. The authors assumed a total pipeline length of 38 miles (4.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2016

This year’s event, to be held on 3 March 2017, will be hosted by Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and will feature a team competition where participants optimize their driving based on data and simulation from a connected Toyota Prius. Gill Pratt, CEO Toyota Research Institute. This is the third Onramp event sponsored by Toyota.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The bell-shaped cameras connect to processor units running GRIDSMART client software that provides municipal traffic engineers with very detailed information, from traffic metrics to unobstructed views of accidents. Gee, “Estimating Vehicle Fuel Economy from Overhead Camera Imagery and Application for Traffic Control.”

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

improvement in fuel economy in operation over the Japanese 10-15 cycle. Regarding HCCI, it has been reported that a high compression ratio realizes more efficient combustion characteristics, and a VCR mechanism that can simultaneously realize improved fuel economy and power performance has been demanded. and back again.

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Honda Concept Engine Downsizing 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

The 2,967 cc TDI uses a twin-turbo design in which the two turbochargers are connected in series via a flap. Cylinder head cooling, the timing and lift of the intake cam shafts, the pistons, their oil-jet cooling and the piston pins have been specially designed for the high-performance concept.

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Audi Diesel Fuel Economy MPG 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). For NEXTCAR, Peloton will address two key research objectives.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Nissan Surf-Out concept (2021) Series hybrids A chunk of Nissan’s electrification strategy lies within its e-Power powertrains , which is the automaker’s marketing speak for a series hybrid. That ICE engine acts as a generator only, and there’s no direct mechanical connection between the ICE engine and the wheels.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The system replaces a conventional starter pinion and is driven by a belt connected to the engine crankshaft. We see 48-volt electrification as a key technology which in terms of improved comfort and fuel economy offers promising potential in all vehicle classes and in all markets. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

EcoBoost engine at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Ford had also shown a Lincoln C (C-size) concept car powered by a 1.6-liter, engine in the concept featured twin independent variable camshaft timing (TI-VCT)—a powertrain system also being used in the production 2.0L 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2014

liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L Max torque.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The all-new Accord and Jade, equipped with “Earth Dreams Technology” ( earlier post ), a series of new-generation powertrain technologies that realizes both driving performance and fuel economy, are both scheduled to go on sale in China this September. Connected technologies. New model development.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

For 2024, both will come standard with a Direct Connection Stage kit already fitted, to allow maximum acceleration from launch. Every Daytona model comes with all-wheel drive as standard, along with a “Power Shot” feature that delivers an extra 40 horsepower for 15 seconds (a similar concept is called “Boost” on the Kia EV6 GT).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2009

Kizashi is slated to begin sales in North America later this year as a 2010 model; Suzuki introduced a concept Kizashi at the New York Auto Show in 2008. The inline four is connected to a six-speed manual transmission for heightened performance in the low gears, along with relaxed and economical cruising capability in the higher gears.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

improvement in city fuel economy (24.5 D-EGR is a SwRI-developed gasoline engine concept that uses in-cylinder fuel reforming to produce CO and H 2 (with Research Octane Numbers of 106 and 130, respectively) and high levels of recirculated gas (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. mpg) and a 9.2%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

While Hyundai, Toyota and Honda seized much attention over their presentations of fuel cell rollout plans (in the case of Hyundai) and concepts (in the case of Honda and Toyota) at the Los Angeles and Tokyo auto shows, Daimler used EVS27 in Barcelona as a forum to report on its 3.3 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Power output—ranging from from 66 kW (90 hp) to 141 kW (192 hp)—has been increased in most engines, while fuel economy has been reduced by as much as 10% percent. The thin-walled piston sleeves made of cast iron are thermally joined; the weight of the pistons and connecting rod has been reduced. TDI follows the 2.0L

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