Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2018

After recently showing the new Touareg in Europe and China, Volkswagen is now debuting a new version of its Atlas midsize SUV at the New York International Auto Show: the Atlas Cross Sport concept. The Atlas Cross Sport concept uses the same 3.6-liter The Atlas Cross Sport concept uses the same 3.6-liter Powertrain.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). The Audi e‑tron quattro concept sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.1

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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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APRIL 2, 2020

Next, it will introduce the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and e-tron GT performance sedan, which have already been shown as concept vehicles. Much the same, the “e-tron” name foreshadows a range of electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain technology for the Audi brand. seconds and 124 mph in just over 12 seconds in production form.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2015

This four-door concept car for the Chinese market—which is more than five meters in length—is powered by a plug-in hybrid drive system, the drive sources of which combine to produce 500 N·m of system torque. The car’s total driving range is over 800 kilometers. seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Mercedes is coming to IAA Mobility with five new EVs: the Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS , the new EQB , the new EQE , the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ , and the Concept EQG. Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS. According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” Two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSM) with a system output of more than 600 hp (440 kW) accelerate the Mission E Cross Turismo to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Now dubbed B58TU2, the new Miller cycle six-cylinder features redesigned intake ports and combustion chambers, electronically controlled VANOS variable camshaft timing, and 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The top speed of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 is electronically limited to 149 mph. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2018

Audi is presenting a design and technical electric concept car at Pebble Beach Automotive Week in Monterey, California— the Audi PB18 e-tron high-performance sports car. The technical concept of the PB18 e-tron has benefitted from Audi’s many years of winning the Le Mans racing series. miles) in the WLTP cycle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Fit EV concept. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h).

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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. Its range of more than 1,200 kilometers (745.6 The 48-volt electrical system assures the supply of electrical power.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2019

mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro can coast with the engine switched off over wide speed ranges; start-stop mode kicks in right from 22 km/h (13.7 lb-ft) of torque, sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62.1

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two concept electric scooters to address the need for micromobility solutions: the compact Cityskater, a production-ready surfer for the last mile of a journey, and a larger e-scooter, the Streetmate. The new Volkswagen concepts Streetmate (left) and Cityskater (right).

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2019

mph) (regulated), fuel consumption of 5.9–5.8 It works on the basis of a new 48-volt main electrical system. The new Audi A6 allroad quattro can coast with the engine switched off over wide speed ranges; start-stop mode kicks in right from 22 km/h (13.7 lb-ft) of torque, sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62.1

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The stations enable charging of a 400km-range battery in 20-30 minutes. Set against a barren desert landscape, the film, entitled ‘Freedom is Electric’, features a range of cars and bikes traditionally perceived to be gas guzzling machines. is targeting 10,000 charging points throughout Europe by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

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. seconds, and its maximum speed is 236 km/h (147 mph).

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Green Car Congress

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. During slow coasting, the start-stop phase already begins at 22 km/h (14 mph).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

Our range of technology, especially that available for the Golf, now covers all customer preferences. The new 'Coasting - Engine off' micro hybrid system represents a low-cost level of electric-powered motoring on a 12-volt basis. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). Coasting - Engine off.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

lb-ft), with the torque available continuously across a broad range from 2,500 to 3,100 rpm. Audi has systematically refined the drive concept from the full-size SQ7 TDI for the new SQ5 TDI. The 48-volt main electrical system includes an electric-powered compressor (EPC) and a mild hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 Click to enlarge. The e-tron is 1.90

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers now, and has shown the concept for the 2025 Celestiq , which is scheduled to start its bespoke production soon. The Escalade IQ settles one frequent question we get at Clean Fleet Report of when a full-size, three row electric SUV will be available.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Concept electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 3+1 seater is driven by an electric motor with a peak power output of 60 kW (continuous power: 40 kW), and has a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). seconds; acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 3.5 With a 230-Volt household outlet, maximum charge time is five hours.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2022

The production-oriented A6 Avant e-tron concept car now illustrates the synthesis of pioneering drive technology and Audi’s traditional design world: the Avant (i.e., At the same time, it represents a new design concept with the same dimensions as the A6 Sportback e-tron. the wagon format). meters (16.3 meters (6.4 wide, and 1.44

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Stellantis last week detailed its STLA Large platform , which the automaker claims can house powertrains capable of hurling an EV from 0-60 mph in 2.0 The automaker has described the STLA Large platform as supporting 500 miles of range from 118-kwh battery packs in efficient sedans, or 2.0-second The idea seems to be that a 2.0-second

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2017

Power output is 2 x 8 kW; voltage level is 48 volts; top speed is 60 km/h (37 mph). The 20 kWh battery capacity gives the vehicle an electric range of 80 kilometers (50 miles). The battery can be loaded from an ordinary 220 volt household wall socket within 7 hours. Otto SPANNER GmbH; Schnupp GmbH & Co. and Hydraulik KG.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Cross Coupé plug-in hybrid concept. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen is showcasing its concept of an SUV of the future: the Cross Coupé all-wheel-drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) shows how Volkswagen designers could envisage a crossover between a four-door coupé and a compact SUV. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2009

The Gen 1 Volt 16 kWh pack, comprising more than 200 cells grouped into modules. They also delivered an update on the progress of the Volt’s development cycle. Undertray of the Volt, showing the integration of the T-. The current state of the Volt. Undercarriage of the Volt during the 35 mph crash test.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

mph) (governed). 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. The customer benefits from very good torque delivery and dynamic response across the entire engine speed range.

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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. Top speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. The projected driving range of 150 km (93 miles) remains the same as earlier announced. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5 In the lower engine speed range, the electrically driven compressor boosts torque by up to 200 N·m (147.5 A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12‑volt electrical system. ft) within the first 2.5

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Green Car Congress

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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