Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Volvo Cars has a strategic direction to become fully electric by 2030 and shape the future of mobility. Aurobay will become part of the new global company specializing in hybrid and low- emission powertrains being formed by Renault and Geely. Earlier post.). The detailed terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Volvo 318

Volvo Parts Companies Fully Electric 318

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

It is a huge plus that we were able to make use of existing materials such as steel and aluminium from BMW’s time in Formula 1 for the basis of the engine, as well as for individual components—like shafts, housing and small parts. That saved us time and a lot of money and was therefore efficient and sustainable. —Ulrich Schulz.

BMW 293

BMW Engine Hybrid Oil 293

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The US Department of Energy announced $98 million in funding for 40 new projects as part of OPEN 2018, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) latest open funding opportunity. Electric motor-generators on each crankshaft will improve engine efficiency by modifying the piston dynamics and resulting combustion process.

Engine 247

Engine San Diego Polymer Lithium Ion 247

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

EV Later mode gives drivers the option to drive in full gas-hybrid and conserve a certain percentage of electricity for later use. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving, generating electric-only miles. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips.

Escape 80

Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 80

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The electric motors on the front axle feature rotor revolutions up to 50,000 rpm—the current state of the art is a speed of 20,000 rpm. Two more 120 kW electric motors are at the front axle. The very high-revving engine is additionally boosted by a high-tech turbocharger. Each is connected to a front wheel via a reduction gear.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

E-Fan propulsion is provided by two electric motors with a combined power of 60 kW, each driving a ducted, variable pitch fan. The 250 V Lithium polymer batteries (40 Ah, 4V per cell) are made by KOKAM and are housed within the inboard part of the wings outside the cockpit and provided with venting and passive cooling.

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Hybrid Re-Charge Electric Electrical 334