Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The MINI brand presented the MINI Vision Urbanaut—a digital concept vehicle intended to provide an example of MINI’s possible future directions. MINI sees its future self primarily as an enabler of and companion for unforgettable times—what we might call ‘MINI moments’.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting the eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ) for the first time at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. This will offer customers numerous other possible use cases in fully electric transport.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz presented a new sports car study, the Vision One-Eleven. Technology highlights include a new battery concept featuring high-performance liquid-cooled cylindrical cells with a novel cell chemistry. The future generation of YASA axial-flux motors will be produced at the Mercedes-Benz Berlin-Marienfelde plant.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

Porsche has presented an innovative alternative to conventional bucket seat upholstery with the concept study “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat”. Customers will be able to choose between three firmness levels (hard, medium, soft) for the comfort layer in the future. Here, the central section of the seat—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

DEUTZ presented its latest developments in the field of sustainable off-highway drive systems at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. DEUTZ presented the all-electric JLG telescopic handler concept G5-18A, which was developed in collaboration with JLG. The new DEUTZ D 1.2 liters and a 48 volt electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Vans showed the Concept EQT Marco Polo—a new, fully electric micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with innovations for the segment. The series version is expected to be presented in the second half of 2023. The Concept EQT Marco Polo is based on the long-wheelbase EQT variant.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group presented the HMG Smart City master model at the 2022 World Cities Summit in Singapore. During the development of the model, the Group also affirmed its smart city philosophy which is “human-centered, coexist with nature, and embrace the future. ”. —President Chi.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Hyundai’s N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept ( earlier post ) made its US debut at Automobility LA. This concept reveals the Hyundai N sub-brand electrification vision, demonstrating its commitment to zero-emissions technologies. The N Vision 74 hydrogen hybrid architecture presents unique challenges for heat management.

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Hydrogen Hyundai Concept Hybrid 283

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2021

For the first time the presentation of AUDI AG at Auto Shanghai 2021 is taking place with two partners at a shared trade-fair stand. A6 e-tron concept. The first series-manufactured automobiles for the Chinese market are scheduled to come off the production line from 2024 onwards in Changchun.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

Audi TT offroad concept. Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2023

At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. 100 years ago, the ACO created the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a real technological laboratory for a car in full development.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2019

To explore and demonstrate the possibilities, Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution. With our concept trucks, we aim to explore and demonstrate different solutions for the future while evaluating the level of interest in the market and in society.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2023

The sensor concept includes a variety of ultrasonic and radar systems, as well as a camera system, that can be configured flexibly, allowing them to be tailored to the requirements of the specific application and assistance function. The advanced ultrasonic system from Bosch Engineering goes one step further.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Right off the hop, care is taken by Fiat marketers to point out the brand will offer the tripartite of electric, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains to ensure ‘maximum relevance’ to customers around the world. Whether any or all of these vehicles shown today make it to the North American market remain to be seen.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Mercedes-Benz will present a battery-powered electric concept variant of the B-Class at the Paris Motor Show, reportedly developed in partnership with Tesla Motors. Market launch is planned for 2014. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group also expects to reduce complexity of its EV assembly line, allowing for rapid response to changing market demands and customer preferences. With this collaboration, Hyundai Motor Group doubles down on its recent commitment to invest US$87 billion over the next five years to foster future growth. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Bio-Hybrid GmbH , a company belonging to the Schaeffler Group, will present the near-production Bio-Hybrid ( earlier post )—a new, modern form of personal urban mobility and means of transportation—at CES 2019. At the same time, the dedicated brand presentation of Schaeffler Bio-Hybrid GmbH will make its debut.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2022

These were presented for the first time at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover at the end of September. When setting up the demonstrator vehicles, the company took over the vehicle integration of the fuel cell system, the safety concept of the entire vehicle, the complete manufacturing process and the road approval.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Volkswagen will present a new concept car at the CES to illustrate the major changes that the car is set to go through in the next few years. Teaser of the electric concept. Volkswagen says it will also give a clear glimpse of the latest developments in in-car infotainment that are on the verge of being launched onto the market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

CROZZ electric concept vehicle. CROZZ was presented in Shanghai in April 2017. This concept vehicle has now been systematically further developed and refined in the direction of a production car as the I.D. The basic concept of a crossover that combines an SUV with a four-door coupé has been further sharpened in this design.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2019

The el-Born concept car is the first SEAT conceived as an electric vehicle, and it will reach the market in 2020. Following a complete year of operation as an independent brand, CUPRA is unveiling its Formentor concept in Geneva, the first model to be developed specifically by and for CUPRA.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The Audi A6 L e-tron concept delivers sporty performance. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

Audi unveiled the Q4 e-tron concept compact electric SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept gives an advance look at what will be the fifth series production electric vehicle that the manufacturer will introduce by the end of 2020. The Q4 e-tron concept accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 meters long, 1.90

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Which company spent more of its CES presentation talking about gaming, TV, and movies than the EV it’s helping make? At CES in Las Vegas, the Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts provided a head-turning first look at the automaker’s 0 Series (Zero Series) EVs set to launch starting in 2026.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Cadillac gave a sneak peek of “the future of electric performance,” teasing its new Opulent Velocity EV concept. But with GM falling behind in the EV market, is a concept enough at this point? The concept represents the Cadillac brand in its the name itself: Opulent + Velocity.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 24, 2024

At its annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, Stellantis’ Jeep brand has presented four new concept off-roaders. Among them, the lone plug-in concept among them was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys Dispatcher plug-in hybrid concept that, according to the brand, provides “a mix of where the Jeep brand’s been and where it’s going.”

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

By continuing to invest in this technology we are giving ourselves additional options that will inform our decisions on the architecture of our future ZEROe aircraft, the development of which we intend to launch in the 2027-2028 timeframe. —Glenn Llewellyn, VP Zero-Emission Aircraft, Airbus. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

Under the brand name “Joy e-bike” for electric two-wheelers and “Joy e-rik” for electric commercial vehicles, the company unveiled six concept models, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable transportation. These technological strides will be presented alongside other concepts during the summit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2016

The Volkswagen BUDD-e battery-electric microbus concept ( earlier post ) has been named “2016 Concept Truck of the Year” at the 15 th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. More than two dozen jurors participated in the selection process of the 2016 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is presenting the fourth member of the I.D. Volkswagen said that the sedan will be the future top model of the I.D. Family is Volkswagen’s range of newly-developed electric vehicles with long driving ranges and visionary design that will come to market in quick succession.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

Karl-Thomas Neumann previewed the new Opel Monza Concept study, slated for its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show from 12 – 22 September. The Monza Concept focuses on two major themes which will be top priorities for the next generation of Opel models: efficiency and connectivity. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2018

NAFILean can be used in traditional injection machines and stands as a unique market solution from Faurecia. The hemp compound is openly brought to the market through APM (Automotive Performance Materials), a joint venture between Faurecia and an agricultural cooperative in France’s Burgundy region.

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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. present vehicle. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

While some of the equipment is already presented as hydrogen-ready, the integration of hydrogen combustion in heating processes still needs adoption and redesign of infrastructure, equipment and the process itself. From an environmental perspective, new concepts for NO x emission measurement in hydrogen combustion off-gas are being developed.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. Also at IAA, MAN gave a preview of the CNG technology in trucks with a TGM distributor chassis; the CNG trucks are due in the market in 2016. TGX Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With further growth predicted for this market in the coming years, the Bosch powertrain division expects to play an equally important role in these developments. Hydrogen engines are based on established, tried-and-tested engine technology, which is adapted to ensure a sustainable future, Bosch says.

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