Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Tests of the concepts will get under way in the first quarter of 2012. The concepts all use three-cylinder flex fuel (gasoline and E85) engines to complement the front-wheel electric drive. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

At the North American International Autoshow in January, Mercedes-Benz presented the Concept BlueZERO for electric vehicles. Mercedes has now provided some additional details on the extended range electric vehicle, BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS. range extender is installed in the area of the rear axle. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Mercedes Concept Electric Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine range extender delivers a total range of up to 600 km (373 miles).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Other micro-turbine range extenders.

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Green Car Congress

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

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The Flextreme GT/E concept. Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). Compared to conventional materials, these offer a 40% weight saving which further contributes to reduced energy consumption and an increased driving range. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 3, 2010

Audi’s A1 e-tron, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ), is a range-extended electric city concept vehicle featuring a 75 kW (102 hp) peak power electric traction motor and a single-rotor single-rotor Wankel engine coupled with an electrical generator with a charge rating of up to 15 kW. Range extender.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. gasoline-powered range-extender generator. The full driving range exceeds 300 miles (480 km). (By 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Monza Concept. Opel intends that its Monza Concept ( earlier post ), unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, serve as a role-model for next-generation Opel cars, with particular emphasis on design, maximum connectivity, and optimum efficiency, including advanced powertrain flexibility. Click to enlarge. HMI and connectivity.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Last week, Ford introduced a new Mustang Mach-E police concept car in the United Kingdom. The initial concept is a demonstrator Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD (all-wheel drive). Subject to testing of this model, Ford is planning to offer Extended Range version of its RWD (rear-wheel drive) and AWD versions.

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MAY 2, 2017

UPS will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Each FCEV produces electricity which continuously charges its batteries, thereby providing additional power and an extended range of 125 miles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

This will extend the all-electric range of the hybrid bus from 2 hours to 18 hours. Hybricon achieved this rapid progress from concept to public service by mating the Opbrid B?sbaar sbaar fast charging station to two existing e-Traction hybrid buses, and adding additional lithium batteries for fast charging.

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JULY 20, 2020

Its extended-range version will sell at 229,800 RMB (US$32,900), the extended-range variant of the premium model will be priced at 255,800 RMB (US$36,600), and the 4WD high-performance version will sell at 279,500 RMB (US$40,000). The Han has taken ten years from the concept stage to formal mass production.

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MARCH 6, 2012

The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. The motors are also used in the range-extended Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Converj and XTS.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 517 miles on a single charge. The Air Grand Touring will have range available up to the recently announced estimated EPA rating of 517 miles.

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JULY 17, 2019

The improvement in energy conversion efficiency compared to previous e-drives extends the driving range for each battery charge. For electric vehicles in everyday use, it is important to obtain as much range as possible from each battery charge. The 2-speed concept also offers benefits for OEMs pursuing performance.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 517 miles on a single charge. The ultra-compactness of these electric drive units lays the foundation for Lucid’s Space Concept vehicle design approach.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 12, 2010

The FEV LiiON Drive with Wankel Range Extender concept. FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) featured its LiiOn Drive with Wankel Range Extender Vehicle at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium, 29-30 April, where it was one of the most popular Ride & Drive vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Range Motoring Motors Motor 210

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

a developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, has coupled an FEV-developed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) with a 3-cylinder engine for use as a range extender in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. FEV has developed a range of APUs for a variety of vehicle applications depending on the customer’s power requirements. FEV, Inc.,

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San Diego Range Dodge Extended Range 210

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MARCH 23, 2017

Buick will adopt GM’s proven extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, a new-generation of 1.0T/1.3T The pure electric driving mode is prioritized to meet daily user demand for zero emissions and fuel consumption, with the electric driving range surpassing an estimated 100 km (62 miles). All-New Small Engines.

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APRIL 14, 2009

will unveil a Dodge Caliber-based range extended electric concept vehicle (ReEV) powered by a UQM propulsion system and generator at the 2009 SAE World Congress next week. The Caliber extended range demonstrator has an all-electric range of 40 miles (74 km), accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3 Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 23, 2021

million US Department of Energy (DOE) Award for the development of a Scalable Ultra Power-dense Extended Range (SUPER) inverter. During the first year of the project, which begins this month, the group will create the concept for the entire silicon carbide (SiC) based inverter system. BorgWarner is the recipient of a $4.97

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APRIL 18, 2019

The VELITE 6 is based on the VELITE concept new energy vehicle unveiled in November 2016. The VELITE 6 has a combined electric driving range of 301 km (187 miles) in the city, and electricity consumption of 13.3 Last year, Buick unveiled the Enspire battery-electric concept SUV in China. kWh/100 km. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Shanghai GM Sail electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ) mad e its global debut at the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show. Also highlighted among the 23 production and concept vehicles at the show is the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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MARCH 18, 2020

Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat concept study: modular structure with individual layers (full-bucket seat, base substrate, 3D-printed comfort layer, perforated Racetex cover).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

The new EV Waypoint application will plot a waypoint route with recommended charging stations is the route is beyond the range of a single charge. Destination is within a single charge range, but the vehicle needs to be charged more until it reaches XX% battery level. The current version of the application is a concept.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Innovative concepts are introduced in the magnetic structure and operation at the core of the HET, resulting in large amount of torque generation. Its high torque and high efficiency extends range, battery life, and increases performance. The motors can be made using rare-earth or ferrite magnets.

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MARCH 12, 2017

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company showcased several new and emerging technologies in its latest concept tires at the Geneva International Motor Show.

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APRIL 5, 2025

The concept has promise and now, it has customers. Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Of the 11 PHEVs: 10 are extended range electric vehicles—Toyota’s concept Prius PHEV is the only non-series hybrid plug-in. 9 (82%) are production prototypes or concepts; only the Fisker Karma and Karma-S are in production or near production. (Tesla is also displaying its battery pack, for a 43 rd entry.).

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APRIL 2, 2018

In April 2017, Buick introduced the Velite 5, its first extended-range electric vehicle, in a global debut in Shanghai. They are based on the VELITE Concept new energy vehicle that was unveiled in November 2016. They are based on the VELITE Concept new energy vehicle that was unveiled in November 2016. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 1, 2020

Karma Automotive introduced the Karma E-Flex Platform a highly versatile chassis that will offer new electric vehicle mobility solutions ranging from autonomously-driven utility vans, to daily-driver vehicles, to high-performance supercars. We can deliver a wide range of configurations dependent on the builder’s priority.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2013

The Robust Affordable Next Generation EV-Storage (RANGE) program’s goal is to enable a 3X increase in electric vehicle range (from ~80 to ~240 miles per charge) with a simultaneous price reduction of > 1/3 (to ~ $30,000). The second objective of RANGE is to fund the development of multifunctional energy storage systems.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston’s Compact Efficient Rotary Engine Program will focus on further development of the Company’s X-Engine which utilizes the thermodynamic concepts of the company’s patented High-Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) in a totally re-imagined compact rotary engine architecture that overcomes the limitations of the traditional Wankel rotary engine.

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