Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

At scale, and if the technology targets were achieved, fuel cell engines may be able to power a one hundred passenger aircraft with a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles. First via hydrogen combustion in a gas turbine, second, by using fuel cells to convert hydrogen into electricity in order to power a propeller engine.

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Hydrogen Engine Fuel Concept 433

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Renmatix and Virent announced a strategic collaboration to convert affordable cellulosic sugars to renewable chemicals and bio-based packaging materials. An alternative to current petro-based materials, Renmatix’s C5 (xylose) and C6 (glucose) Plantro sugars are produced by an advanced water-based method known as supercritical hydrolysis.

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Convert Renewable Affordable London 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Depending on the vehicle equipment and configuration, WLTP ranges of more than 550 kilometers (342 miles) can be expected for European vehicles (with the exception of AMG models). The modular drive concept enables high overall performance and a long range. A water lance in the shaft of the rotor cools it from the inside.

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SUV Mercedes Lithium Ion Wind 293

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted.

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Water BMW Engine Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. —Friedrich Eichler, Head of Volkswagen Powertrain Development. liters/100 km.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Each of these HYDROTEC-based power generators feature zero-emissions electric power generation output ranging from 60 kilowatts to 600 kilowatts, along with low noise1 and heat signatures. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). Our vision of an all-electric future is broader than just passenger vehicles or even transportation.

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GM Commercial Fuel MPG 448

Drive Electric

JUNE 25, 2023

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) use Hydrogen to generate electricity, producing only water vapour as a byproduct. Green Hydrogen is sorted under pressure in cylinders within vehicles and converted into electricity to power electric motors. Read more on How FCEVs work? So, how do EVs compare?

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Hydrogen New Zealand Gas-Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

MAHLE is developing a modular fuel cell systems portfolio focused on commercial vehicles, based on its current range of components. The water balance of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell significantly affects efficiency and service life. As a result, the charge air coolers used must be resistant to ionized water. Water separators.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

More ambitiously, some are developing hydrogen-powered trains, which rather than emitting greenhouse gases, only produce water vapor and droplets. For example, the fuel cells require additional heavy converters to manage their wide voltage range. The weight of these bulky converters ultimately reduces the range of the train.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology. ” FCEV Technology The FCEV technology uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity that powers an electric motor.

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Honda Hydrogen Vehicles Isuzu 76

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2011

Volkswagen is staging the world debut of its XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) prototype at the Qatar Motor Show this week. two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery. The XL1 prototype PHEV. Click to enlarge. Hybrid system.

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EV Central

JUNE 19, 2022

Independent electromodders also showcased their wares, as did local school Matthew Flinders Anglican College with its electric converted 1974 Land Rover Series III. Here’s our gallery of all the EV goodness from the Sunshine State. It weighs just 235kg without driver.

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Land Rover Gore Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles 84

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. Lotus Engineering will unveil its Range Extender engine at the 63 rd Frankfurt International Motor Show next week. Key features of the Range Extender engine include: Monoblock. The Lotus 1.2-liter, Click to enlarge. The Lotus three-cylinder 1.2

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Engine Range Exhaust Downsizing 240

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. The range initially includes the EQB 300 4MATIC (combined electrical consumption NEDC: 16.2 A long-range version is also planned. An asynchronous motor is used at the front axle. kWh/100 km) with 215 kW.

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Mercedes Concept Wind Batteries 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The wide engine speed range can be used continuously between 1,750 rpm and 3,250 rpm. The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside V of the engine. Two SCR catalytic converters interact: the exhaust gas aftertreatment. lb-ft) of torque. l/100km (33.6

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The subsequent 1954 Eldorado appeared with a more reasonable price, and was a fancy trim package atop the new Series 62 convertible. The Series 62 Convertible Coupe was about three times more popular than the Eldorado, and sold 6,310 examples in 1954. A small price premium was asked for the Convertible Coupe at $4,402 ($50,246 adj.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2011

The Morgan Motor Company and a consortium of British technology specialists are developing a new, high-performance electric sportscar prototype. Zytek’s first experience with a high-performance electric sportscar was in 1997 when it converted a Lotus Elise to electric drive. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Concept Motor Motors 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The electric-only range supported by the 6.1 liter four-cylinder turbo engine is combined with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, a high-performance battery developed in Affalterbach and fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine All-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2013

BRUSA Elektronik AG is now offering its proven electric-drive components—including motor, controller, power electronics, battery pack and chargers—in 750-volt versions. For electric cars the 300 to 400-volt range has established itself as the standard, BRUSA notes. BRUSA 750V electric drive components. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Available Commercial DC 312

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The top awardee in this segment is Pinnacle Engines ( earlier post ), which is receiving $8 million for the design and demonstration of an electrification-enabled full-featured opposed piston 4-stroke engine for hybrid and range extender applications. High Power Density Compact Drive Integrated Motor for Electric Transportation – $2,982,389.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hyundai Motor unveiled the RN30 high-perfromance concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The RN30, jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies. The new i30.

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Hyundai Concept Motor Motors 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

Two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM), like those deployed in the Le Mans–winning 919 Hybrid, generate a permanent rotary motion that can be applied at any time without needing to be started—a technical feat achieved by having a permanently magnetized rotor forced into a rotary motion by the magnetic field of the stator.

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Porsche Electric Electrical Volt 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The Ener-G-Force stores recycled water in tanks on the roof, and transfers it to the “hydro-tech converter,” where natural and renewable resources are converted into hydrogen for operating the fuel cells. The Ener-G-Force emits nothing but water and has an operating range of about 500 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Concept SUV Los Angeles 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Toyota FCV at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014. It features performance and a cruising range similar to a gasoline engine vehicle (approximately 650 km / 404 miles) and a refueling time of roughly three minutes. The front compartment houses the electric motor, electronic control system and boost converter.

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EV Central

AUGUST 8, 2023

The headline acts are an EV triple-threat, with the brand unveiling a new electric city car called the PEAR, an EV ute called the Alaska, and a high-performance BEV convertible called the Ronin. Australia also features in Fisker’s launch plans, but a local debut appears some way off.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

They will be equipped with the latest FCvelocity-HD85 85 kW fuel cell modules from Ballard Power Systems and fitted with 210kW Siemens PEM electric traction motors. Together with the lithium batteries and electric motors, the fuel cells form the basis of the all-electric power source.

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Hydrogen Germany Europe Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2016

A typical silicon-based converter will be no more than 95% efficient, Pi Innovo says, therefore having at least a 5% loss. Gallium nitride semiconductor based converters can achieve 98 to 99% efficiency—a threefold reduction in losses at typical operating voltages. The GaN Demo PCB is capable of driving motors up to 1.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

With the increase in performance from the additional electric motor, the development team was also able to improve the efficiency of the entire vehicle and achieve lower emissions as well as lower consumption. The power of the electric motor is applied immediately with full torque, a characteristic of the design. 13,500 rpm.

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

Benz Cars continues to increase its range of plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label, with he latest additions being to the compact-car range. kWh/100 km), Mercedes-Benz is completing the range of EQ Power models in the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive system. Electric output 75 kW.

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Mercedes Power Powered PHEV 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

Nissan Motor Co., The new e-Bio Fuel Cell system—a world-first for automotive use—features an an SOFC stack and an on-board reformer to convert 100% ethanol or ethanol-blended water (55% water, 45% ethanol) to hydrogen. Nissan anticipates a cruising range of more than 600 km (373 miles).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The efficiency of the 9G-TRONIC plug-in-hybrid transmission and a new lithium-ion battery support an all-electric range of around 50 kilometers (31 miles). The DC/DC converter previously housed separately in the luggage compartment is now installed in the power electronics housing.

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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. The drive unit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

At the Geneva motor show, Toyota announced that it would begin sales of the new Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) in Europe by September. The system uses Toyota-developed components including the Toyota FC Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. Sales of the FCV began in Japan last December.

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Toyota Europe Fuel Sale 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The fuel cell converts hydrogen directly into electrical energy. The only waste product from this process is water. An electric motor uses the power thus generated to propel the aircraft. The HY4 has a motor output of 80 kW, a maximum speed of approximately 200 kilometers per hour and a cruising speed of 145 kilometers per hour.

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Fuel Hydrogen Taxi Universal 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

Highlights of the new models include: Electric operating ranges of 70-75 km (43.5-46.6 On-demand stator and rotor cooling allow use of the electric motor's peak and continuous output without any problems. The high-voltage battery is water-cooled and weighs approximately 150 kg. miles)(NEDC). Electric output 75 kW.

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