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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. We have therefore developed a hydrogen combustion engine that aims to match the power and torque of current high-performance gasoline engines as a concept study. —Vincenzo Bevilacqua.

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Audi sets new lap record for diesels on Sachsenring; electric compressor overcomes turbo lag, enhances sprint performance

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results of a gasoline-fueled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The highlight is an electrically driven compressor. The record time was set by race car driver Nicki Thiim as part of Sachsenring Record Day, which was organized by Auto Bild Sportscars magazine and the tire manufacturer Michelin. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen Group receives 2015 KS Energy and Environment Prize for the Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron PHEVs

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liters gasoline per 100 km (157 mpg US) and electrical consumption of 11.4 They can be driven up to 50 km (31 miles) in all-electric mode. This was the eighth time the Volkswagen Group has won the tradition-rich KS Energy and Environment Prize for its brands. kWh per 100 km. This equates to CO 2 emissions of just 35 g/km.

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UK government awards £598K for hydrogen fuel cell range extender with micro-bead H2 storage for BEVs

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The UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) have awarded £598,000 (US$980,000) to micro-bead hydrogen storage company Cella Energy ( earlier post ) and its partners MIRA, Coventry University and Productiv to develop a hydrogen generation system to extend the range of battery electric vehicles.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ and UC-Davis Emeritus and Bruce R.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. Fortunately, one of my fellow contributing editors at the magazine is a bundle of answers. A lot of current and upcoming electric cars are in the 300-mile range. Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car.