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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.
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The Audi Sport quattro concept. At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). The Audi Sport quattro concept can cover up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. Click to enlarge.
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CT&T, founded in 2002 by former Hyundai Motor executive Young Gi Lee, currently produces two versions of its e-Zone EV, differentiated by battery pack: lead acid or Li-polymer. 10 kWh) Li-polymer battery. The e-Zone has a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph). for the concept of the RAS system. Earlier post.)
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Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). EOLAB Aerodynamic elements.
Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. The suspension springs consist of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), and the anti-roll bar is made of CFRP. Earlier post.) Visually, the 4.40 meter (14.4
seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and attains a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). miles) at a maximum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Audi Q5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept. The concept car relies on synergism and consequently utilizes many technical components from the future hybrid models. Q5 hybrid motor. Click to enlarge.
Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., High voltage and solid polymer composite electrolytes. In the most-general terms, the term “advanced combustion regimes” is intended to encompass clean and highly-efficient, liquid-fueled combustion engines.
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The two electric motors accelerate the e-tron from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds (with boost engaged) and reach a top speed of 124 mph. Their sophisticated cooling concept is designed to keep the temperature level low. The maximum drive torque is reached in 250 milliseconds. The total luggage capacity is 28.5 Drive and recuperation.
kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer battery and with two motors at the front and four at the rear—delivers maximum power of 960kW (1,287 hp / 1,305 PS) with a range of 1,170 km (727 miles) from 80 liters of diesel fuel (NEDC). The most powerful Ren RS will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds, onto a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).
Hyundai calls this the Smart Living Room concept. 58 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Electronically controlled top speed: 115 mph. The flat floor allows the diminutive console to slide 5.5-inches, Single electric motor.
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