Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

Fisker Atlantic design prototype. Revealed as a design prototype, the Fisker Atlantic is a luxury four-door sporting sedan using the second generation EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) technology. The Atlantic design prototype’s glass roof shows off a ridged ‘spider’ structure. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

l/100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine-driven charge-sustaining operation in the range of conditions represented by the US EPA 5 cycle fuel economy tests.

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Allison Transmission announced that it will offer its medium-duty, fully automatic 9-speed transmission globally, and that it has developed an electric hybrid system with purely electric extended range. The regenerative braking capability can extend the brake change interval by up to 350%.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM.

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it.

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Chrysler Extended Range Conversion Electric Vehicles 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years. However, the transition from ICEs to BEVs changes both the goals and the design considerations around lightweighting, Lux says. Much of the drive to lightweight BEVs comes from a desire to extend range.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2020

The 4Sight M is designed to meet the diverse range of performance and functional requirements to power autonomous and partially automated applications. Enhanced ground plane detection to determine topology at extended ranges. Shock and Vibration – designed and tested for solid-state performance and reliability.

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Range Extended Range Price Design 286

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. Using a motor power of 3 kW reduced the fuel economy improvement on the FUDS by more than 50%.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2022

The funding opportunity sponsors fundamental research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs needed to strengthen the US energy economy. Our overall goal is to promote the design of novel polymers that enable ions, such as lithium or hydrogen, to move extremely fast.

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Polymer Energy Storage Energy Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2009

University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). The Ohio State’s design was powered by a 1.8-liter liter engine and fueled by E85 ethanol.

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Ohio Universal 2009 Design 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project is scheduled to run until mid-2022 and will involve the design and manufacture of two heavy duty, extended range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks that will move freight year-round between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

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Hydrogen Fuel Power Powered 308

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

A newly designed battery system features an overall storage capacity of 19 kWh and uses 192 lithium ion cells. Our successful working relationship with LG Chem has allowed us to deliver a new battery system for the Spark EV that helps us to better leverage our economies of scale. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! In normal mode its dulled down in search of economy. GWM’s counter to the fuel number is the hybrid system is designed for performance rather than economy.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As we look along the spectrum of increasingly electrified vehicles, what is the design space that this increasing amount of electrification opens up to optimizing? As we start to explore this higher degree of electrification, there are going to be some very different design requirements for internal combustion engines.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

A major component of SAIC-GM’s Drive to Green strategy, the LaCrosse HEV adopts the same design language and technological advances as the recently introduced all-new LaCrosse. That includes full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles. The LaCrosse HEV offers comprehensive fuel economy of 4.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

The new capital will also enable EcoMotors to accelerate the creation of gasoline versions of opoc to meet increasing customer demand for cost effective fuel economy gains in cars, light trucks, hybrids, and extended range EVs. The balanced design results in smooth, quiet and virtually vibration-free operation.

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Engine Companies Extended Range Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

kg), the Fulcrum is approximately 1/10 th the weight of its piston generator counterparts and it is designed to have a 10,000-hour lifetime. A two-stage compression process and novel recuperation design make the Fulcrum 30% more efficient than existing turbine generators, while tripling usable power, Wrightspeed says. Earlier post.).

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Range Extended Range Gas-Electric Electrical 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Designed to last the lifetime of the bus, this ultracapacitor storage will reduce total cost of ownership by not requiring mid-life replacement. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. Series E hybrid system. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries. Earlier post.).

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London Emissions Hybrid Energy Storage 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range.

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Volt GM 2016 Extended Range 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? Fuel cells are seen as hitting 1% by 2025; extended range electric vehicles, 3%; and battery-electric vehicles, 4%. A design target that appears definitely to have been met, at least subjectively, based on our experience in the TDI vehicles.)

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Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy 366

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Overall the engineering team increased efficiency and reduced weight; the drive unit is up to 12% more efficient in operation—although GM has yet to quantify publicly what that means in terms of range or fuel economy—and 100 lbs (45 kg) lighter. The cell is still a prismatic pouch, but redesigned. Click to enlarge.

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Volt GM Motors Motoring 341

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Volt will be GM’s first extended-range electric vehicle to receive the new plant’s lithium-ion battery. GM designed and engineered all but eight parts. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Li-ion GM Lithium Ion Battery 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

The CT6 Plug-In Hybrid system is designed to provide all-electric driving for most daily commutes, while maximizing fuel efficiency by providing blended power from the engine and battery at higher speeds and higher loads, even when there is energy stored in the battery. (By Normal: Designed for everyday commuting.

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Cadillac Plug-in Plug China 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Partial summary of energy economy results from Altoona report. Made of carbon fiber and advanced composite materials, Proterra’s unibody design is a prime driver for its high performance with regard to weight and durability. Proterra’s new 40' bus is more energy efficient per mile than most light-duty trucks and SUVs on the road today.

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Lithium Titanate San Francisco Carbon Fiber Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

kWh, 115V lithium-ion battery and latest-generation 15-kW motor-generator unit help increase fuel economy through: Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy. Aero efficiency.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Virginia Tech earned second place with an ethanol EREV design and Penn State came in third place building a biodiesel EREV. The Mississippi State University EcoCAR team chose to design an EREV hybrid with a 21.3

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. With efficient designs and the right combination of materials, many future GM vehicles have the potential to be up to 15% lighter than comparable vehicles on the road today.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

The new Ford C-MAX Hybrid is targeted to deliver better fuel economy than Fusion Hybrid and is the first of two new Ford Hybrids to use lithium-ion battery technology. Ford says the C-MAX Energi is being engineered to deliver more overall driving range than any other current plug-in hybrid or extended-range electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

Better Place launched a 90-day switchable-battery electric taxi in Tokyo in partnership with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, and Nihon Kotsu, Tokyo’s largest taxi operator. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge.

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Recharge Grid Kits Concept 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But electric vehicles are designed to protect themselves with onboard heaters to warm the battery. Using seat warmers instead of the cabin heater can save energy and extend range. ? Use the “economy mode”: Many EVs come with an "economy mode" or similar feature. ?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states later in 2017 and is expected to be the volume leader in the series, featuring an all-electric driving range in excess of 40 miles with an efficient gasoline-hybrid extended range mode. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (4.8/5.0/4.9

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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

New products will feature a lower drag coefficient and more aerodynamic design, be lighter in weight, and incorporate automatic start-stop engine technology to further improve fuel efficiency. liter on-board engine will give the Volt a maximum driving range of more than 480 kilometers (298 miles). all have class-leading fuel economy.

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GM 2015 Buick Engine 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. GM estimates fuel economy to be 41 mpg combined (MY 2015 = 37 mpg) with 102 mpge (MY 2015 = 98 mpge). Two-motor design enables 19 percent stronger zero-to-30 mph acceleration. Location-based charging capability.

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Volt Miles Range Chevrolet 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

So off they went to Texas (which is truck crazy) and California (which is EV crazy) to ask truck owners a wide range of questions about trucks. Ford held focus groups with cardboard cut-outs depicting design features to test acceptance. Not only did Ford cleverly design a 14.1 Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles.

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