Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2011

Toyota is targeting a thermal efficiency of more than 40% with what Nakata called its Future Concept 1, followed by thermal efficiency of more than 45% in Future Concept 2 (which is based on concept 1). Concept 2 is a turbocharged lean burn concept, built on the base of concept 1. no alternator).

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

TFSI (gasoline) or a 3.0 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. The three-liter gasoline unit produces a subtle and sonorous sound that never becomes intrusive even under load.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2016

At its Innovation Days 2016 event in Munich, BMW unveiled new versions of its three and four- cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. In addition to this, the full line-up of gasoline and diesel engines feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. BMW TwinPower Turbo 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Gasoline engines.

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

There will be world premieres for new advanced technologies, such as the Integrated Starter-Alternator (ISG); the 48 V electrical system; and the electric auxiliary compressor (eZV). The new six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine M 256 features a 48 V electrical system. billion) in its strategic engine initiative.

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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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

liter TFSI engine developing 81 kW (110 hp) can be operated using either natural gas, e-gas generated by Audi ( earlier post ) or gasoline. In pure e-gas mode, using the Audi e-gas fuel card, the g-tron is CO 2 -neutral, Audi says. kilograms of gas per 100 kilometers. Audi A3 g-tron. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

They note that the concept of RCTJI can be further used in an ammonia-fueled engine to solve the issues of difficult ignition and slow flame propagation. In the terms of RCTJI concept, hydrogen as a high reactivity fuel replaced of low reactivity fuel also can be injected in pre-chamber to control the reactivity. Zhou et al.

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Engine Fuel Exhaust Gasoline-Electric 195

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JULY 23, 2021

Synthetically produced, climate-neutral e-fuels can be used in today’s gasoline and diesel engines with only minor modifications for most of e-fuels and in blends with conventional fuels. We are excited to be an active part in the development of this type of technology. The next process step converts the syn gas to synthetic fuels.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The H-engine—basically two separate engines housed within the same engine block—comprises two switchable parallel piston banks, independently fueled by gasoline and CNG. The H-motor is fed by dual gas tanks on either side of the drive shaft. Concept Engines Engines Natural Gas' Click to enlarge.

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Engine Fuel Concept Engine Gasoline-Electric 257

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APRIL 27, 2017

At Auto Shanghai 2017, China-based Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK), with its partner Pininfarina, introduced two more microturbine range-extended electric vehicles: the five-seat K550 and 7-seat K750 SUVs. The unit is composed of less than 40 parts. HK Microturbine Electric Generator Range Extender Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2011

The Takeri diesel concept. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fuel economy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 Click to enlarge. mpg US, 5.4

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

The Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid system has a maximum output of 355 hp (265 kW) and features an all-wheel-drive system that uses an “electric driveshaft”. The Cross Coupe GTE is the third concept car presented by Volkswagen on the way to the production version of the mid-size SUV. The SUV concept is powered by a 3.6-liter

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Re-Adoption Concept Paper, which will be discussed during the LCFS workshop on 11 March 2014. The concept paper provides an overview of new elements being considered as part of the 2014 LCFS rulemaking effort.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Audi’s latest e-fuels project is participation in a a pilot plant project in Dresden that produces diesel fuel from water, CO 2 and green electricity. The sunfire plant, which operates according to the “power-to-liquid” (PtL) principle, requires carbon dioxide, water and electricity as raw materials. The process is up to 70% efficient.

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Audi Water Diesel Fuel 400

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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 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Super All-Wheel Control. Connected Car Technology.

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is used as a renewable energy source in the Soletair system to produce electricity especially for the hydrogen production unit—the most energy intensive part in the system. The system produces high-purity hydrogen gas at elevated pressures. Phase 1: Renewable energy.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Brazil-based Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, part of the TRATON Group, introduced the e-Delivery electric truck ( earlier post )—a battery electric version of the company’s Delivery mode—at IAA Commercial vehicles. The Brazilian team developed a new powertrain and battery pack for the electric truck.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2024

Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? Fiat also provided a glimpse of its future in the form of five stylish compact EV concepts , including a pickup and camper. That is, if you can find somewhere along the way to fuel up.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Audi’s base gasoline engine in the updated A5 family—the 1.8 TFSI also uses indirect injection in the part-load range. To further optimize gas exchange, the valve control system has been given greater operating freedom. Because this also reduces the exhaust gas temperature, it is not necessary with the 1.8

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MAY 8, 2017

IAV has developed a particularly closed-coupled diesel exhaust gas aftertreatment (EAT) system. A key contribution to this performance must come from the exhaust gas aftertreatment system—across the entire speed and load range. This way, exhaust gas flows through DOC and SCRF before it enters the turbine.

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Exhaust Diesel Gas Emissions 210

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JULY 11, 2016

As part of a long-term technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, MAHLE is providing Ferrari’s Formula 1 division with Jet Ignition and the lean burn combustion process. A 10-20% increase in fuel economy (mpg) is expected when compared to current production gasoline engines. Rendering of the pre-chamber assembly. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2023

Source: Electric Vehicle Association) Proposed EV Tax Credit Rule to be Finalized on April 18 On March 31, the Treasury Department gave guidance on battery material requirements for automakers. For more information on EV tax credits, the Electric Vehicle Association created an EV guide for vehicle that may qualify for these tax credits.

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Tax Credit Tax Google San Diego 59

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

All models of the new A-Class are also powered by new diesel and gasoline engines. To do this we have opted for a combination of uncompromisingly dynamic design and an intuitive operating concept. New, efficient gasoline and diesel engines. The second new gasoline engine is the M 260 with a displacement of 2.0

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Mercedes Engine Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 303

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

The NZN concept relies on high energy density storage systems incorporated into the local grid, as well as efficient photovoltaic generation. But with an 80% reduction target in GHG, that means that in 2050 the allowable annual level of energy with associated greenhouse gas emissions is about 2.7 Source: Gil Weigand. Click to enlarge.

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Neighborhood Energy Storage Grid Transportation 273

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AUGUST 15, 2014

The next three to four years will be critical for determining whether hydrogen vehicles are just a few years behind electric vehicles, rather than decades. ”. NextSTEPS is a four-year (2011-2014) multidisciplinary research consortium, part of the Institute of Transportation Studies University of California, Davis. Public funding.

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Davis Hydrogen Transportation North America 250

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Audi held a TechDay in Ingolstadt focused on its efforts to electrify the driveline, and provided more details on the upcoming Q5 hybrid-electric vehicle ( earlier post ), the A1 e-tron range extended electric vehicle ( earlier post ) and the R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ). To be summarized in Part 2.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Concept of the Grenoble urban EV car-sharing project. TMC plans to supply nearly 70 ultra-compact electric vehicles for the 3-year project, including the COMS ultra-compact vehicle produced by Toyota Auto Body ( earlier post ), as well as a new vehicle based on the Toyota i-ROAD concept vehicle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 5, 2024

Muscle cars are going electric. The Charger won't only be available in all-electric models. The new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines will be part of the picture, as well. The new Hurricane twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines will be part of the picture, as well. Well, maybe not across the board.

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Dodge Charging DC Available 101

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

million from the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program ( earlier post ) to complete its prototype development of a new gasoline-fueled wave disc engine and electricity generator that promises to be five times more efficient than traditional auto engines in electricity production, 20% lighter, and 30% cheaper to manufacture.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. The range extender weighs a little more than 60 kg, together with the generators and all related parts.

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine 252

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Engine 278

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MARCH 22, 2014

Volkswagen also has a modular gasoline engine toolkit, the MOB (Modularen Ottomotor Baukasten), which includes the new EA211 series. The MQB allows the integration of alternatives, for example, natural gas, hybrid and electric drives, in addition to the conventional gasoline and diesel power units. The new 2.0L

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Diesel Engine Exhaust Water 384

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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. Several recent highly cited LCAs that have incorporated vehicle efficiency differences between gasoline and ethanol/gasoline blends could potentially be misleading. Click to enlarge.

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