Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

Continental’s liquid-cooled 48-volt Eco Drive—a belt-driven starter generator with integrated inverter— supports FCA US’ eTorque mild-hybrid technology in the new Jeep Wrangler. Further, the technology helps deliver torque to the wheels more than twice as fast as a conventional 12-volt starter can accommodate.

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JULY 1, 2021

In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. Compared with a central motor, the direct transmission of power which this concept enables also offers efficiency benefits. Contrary to a diesel truck, there are also noticeably fewer vibrations.

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JUNE 5, 2017

TDI diesel engine for the European market. In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. The strict lightweight concept from Audi used for the crankshaft, the cylinder heads and the cylinder crankcase increases efficiency.

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Diesel Hybrid Audi Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. Diesel Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems' The overall project budget is approximately £3.25

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Diesel emissions strategy. Volkswagen will only use SCR and AdBlue technology with diesels in Europe and North America as soon as possible. Diesel vehicles will only be equipped with exhaust emissions systems that use the best environmental technology. —Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess. weight) and market regulations.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2015

See our first reports on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car, Chevy Bolt electric concept, and two new diesel Range Rover models, and be sure to check back for the latest news. We''re on the ground at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show this week to bring you the latest green-car news.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

Manufactured at Continental’s Nuremberg plant, these first series-production 48V hybrid drives will be applied in “Hybrid Assist” diesel variants of both the new Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models from the end of this year. Using the currently installed equipment, up to 200,000 vehicles can be furnished with 48-volt drives.

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Hybrid Diesel Volt Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 5, 2019

It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. Its control concept keeps away unpleasant jolts from the steering wheel, yet transfers transparent feedback from the road. liters per 100 kilometers. Apart from the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping it offers other highlights.

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Audi Europe Diesel MPH 207

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JUNE 5, 2019

It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. Its control concept keeps away unpleasant jolts from the steering wheel, yet transfers transparent feedback from the road. liters per 100 kilometers. Apart from the adaptive air suspension with controlled damping it offers other highlights.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2015

At the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Hyundai showed off two hybrid models we likely won''t see: a 48-volt mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, both of them fitted with diesel engines. Green Auto Show Diesel hybrid Kia Trail''ster Concept Plug-In Hybrids Through-the-road hybrids mild hybrid'

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APRIL 30, 2018

Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.

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San Diego Fuel Jacksonville Fuel Economy 281

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. In the two-seat XL1, the developers successfully came up with a body concept which delivers more everyday utility than in the two previous prototypes. l/100 km (approx. Powertrain.

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APRIL 19, 2013

At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen will introduce the “CrossBlue Coupé” concept plug-in hybrid SUV. The automaker introduced the “CrossBlue SUV” concept—developed specifically for the US and Canada—at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. CrossBlue Coupé. Click to enlarge. Earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The drive system of the Audi Q8 sport concept is a major step towards optimizing efficiency and sustainability in large-volume series production.

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Audi Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. in-line diesel.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The Opel Vivaro e-Concept. At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Concept 2010 Commercial 210

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The 3008 HYbrid4 concept previews the production model that will appear in spring 2011. Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. In addition, Peugeot introduced the BB1 electric concept car. This operates over a voltage range of between 150 and 270 volts.

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Concept NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride MPH 218

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JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. 48-volt vehicle electrical system. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

TDI (diesel) engine. With either engine, the MHEV system is based on a newly developed 48-volt primary electrical system and a belt alternator starter (BAS) generating up to 12 kilowatts of recuperation power. Even with the base steering, a new steering boost concept provides the driver with intensive feedback from the road.

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Audi Gasoline Engine Standards 210

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). 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

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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JUNE 14, 2023

With its low energy consumption, the eActros 600 is intended to be the most economical long-haul truck from Mercedes-Benz Trucks for customers compared to the conventional diesel Actros. Its architecture is also based on a system designed for 800 volts instead of 400 volts. Series production of the e-truck is planned for 2024.

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Mercedes Production Installation Volt 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

The Automobile Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has awarded its Prize for the Environment to Ricardo, Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies and Valeo engineers for their paper HyBoost—An Intelligently Electrified Optimized Downsized Gasoline Engine Concept. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Engine Downsizing Lead Acid Automobile 210

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

You still get to choose between petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options, depending on the market. On the 2025 BMW 3 Series, the luxury sedan looks nearly identical to the current model but you get two new colours – Arctic Race Blue metallic and Fire Red metallic – which is exclusive to the M Sport option.

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BMW Hybrid Petrol Volt 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Audi is introducing a diesel-engined S model to its Q7 model line. liter V8 diesel delivers 320 kW (435 hp) and 900 N·m (663.8 Two exhaust-gas turbochargers are activated selectively according to the concept of sequential charging, since exhaust gas only flows through one turbocharger at low and intermediate load.

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Audi Exhaust Volt Gas-Electric 150

Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

Kia EV3 Kia has revealed the production-bound EV3 electric SUV , and it closely follows both the EV3 concept and the much larger EV9 that’s already on sale. PHEV since the Volt departed after 2019. 2019 Chevrolet Volt Versus last year, interest in EVs is waning , according to a new J.D. Although not yet confirmed for the U.S.,

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Silverado Kia Civic Hybrid GM 52

Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2007

Volvo C30 plug-in hybrid concept AutoBlogGreen "German auto website, Autobild, is reporting that Volvo is working on a plug-in diesel-electric hybrid with a similar powertrain design to the Chevy Volt concept unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January. This time, it is Volvo. Join Plug In Partners today.

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Volvo Diesel Plug-in Volt 100

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a 3.5-liter In accordance with the modular concept, the powertrain design for the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID is basically the same as that for the S 400 HYBRID.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover in 2016, Mercedes-Benz displayed its concept for a heavy-duty electric distribution truck for urban areas: the Urban eTruck ( earlier post ). The vehicles are being used by customers for tasks that would otherwise be completed by vehicles with conventional diesel engines.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Today, see why all hydrogen fuel-cell cars are really "compliance cars," Faraday Future's plans for a $1 billion electric-car factory, and why Bob Lutz thinks the Volkswagen scandal will kill off "clean diesel" as a marketing concept. See what effect the launch of the second-generation Chevrolet Volt had on.

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Future Fuel Cars Volt 60

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Powertrain concepts. At NACV 2017, Bosch is also showcasing several future-focused powertrain concepts engineered to save fuel and money while extending the lives of fleets. To further reduce fuel consumption, the eCity Truck platform can also integrate 48-volt technology.

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Connect Connected Commercial Future 170

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MARCH 3, 2010

Voith Turbo, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell’s 125-volt BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor modules (HTM125) for braking energy recuperation and torque assist in its DIWAhybrid parallel hybrid-electric transit bus drive systems. Maxwell also offers a complete line of standard 15- to 75-volt multi-cell modules.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2021

The “Revolutionary Technology” (RT) concept fire truck first became a reality last year, when the LAFD purchased the truck for $1.2 It’s a series plug-in hybrid like the Chevrolet Volt. In terms of power, gas- or diesel-powered engines win every time. Making History. However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric. Opinion: New U.S.

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Future Los Angeles Golf Cart Electric 64

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MARCH 6, 2012

Powertrain elements of the new Cross Coupé diesel plug-in hybrid concept. Volkswagen is revealing a diesel-engined version of its Cross Coupé concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show. Meanwhile, the 12 Volt electrical system is supplied with power via a DC/DC converter. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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MAY 3, 2010

At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front.

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