Remove Connected Remove Convert Remove Installation Remove MPH
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

Green Car Congress

The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz All components relevant for efficient emissions reduction are installed directly on the engine. The driver is also given a visual prompt to do this: by a “foot off accelerator” symbol in the central display (or, if installed, in the head-up display).

Plug-in 244
article thumbnail

Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

Green Car Congress

A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. kWh installed under the luggage compartment floor serves as the energy center. TDI is a water-cooled belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft via a particularly high-load poly-V belt. seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

Audi 247
article thumbnail

Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

Green Car Congress

The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The vacuum brake servo has an additional supply connection served by an electric vacuum pump. A3 Sportback e-tron.

Audi 301
article thumbnail

BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

The overall system output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 N·m (310 lb-ft) propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can attain a maximum speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).

BMW 150
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

Green Car Congress

Features include omission of the hydraulic torque converter and the addition of a wet clutch of the kind also found in the high-performance AMG models. The omission of the converter allows all-electric motoring as well as sailing, thus significantly boosting the potential to reduce fuel consumption. In combination with a 19 kW, 0.8

Hybrid 321
article thumbnail

Continental puts first 48V hybrid assist system into production with Renault diesels

Green Car Congress

As a result, Continental has chosen to employ the water-cooled induction motor that can be connected directly to the engine’s cooling circuit. The modular system from Continental also includes a DC/DC converter, which enables the 48-volt system to be connected to the vehicle’s on-board power supply.

Diesel 150
article thumbnail

Getrag introduces new 7-speed dual clutch and derivative hybrid transmissions; applications from mild- to plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

The shortened response times during the gearshift (compared to conventional multi-step automatic transmissions with a torque converter) allow for greater driving pleasure and provide a more direct driving. The engine and the two partial transmissions are connected by means of a wet dual clutch. experience. per choice of driver.

Hybrid 356