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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.
Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.
Capstone microturbines can run on diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, methanol, jet fuel, propane and compressed natural gas. The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. Earlier post.).
The US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) earlier in May showcased the diesel series hybrid-electric Clandestine ExtendedRange Vehicle (CERV) ( earlier post ) as part of special events ramping to the Indianapolis 500. TARDEC’s National Automotive Center (NAC), the.
has introduced a fuel-efficient, high-performance dieselhybrid electric powertrain, “Q-Force”. million contract ( earlier post ) to develop a dieselhybrid electric version of its Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) “Aggressor.” ( Earlier post.). Tags: DieselHybrids. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).
is developing and shipping dieselhybrid vehicles to the US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support through the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and project administration through Alion. Earlier post.).
sbaar—an overhead, pantograph-based fast-charging station for buses—for 5-10 minutes at the end of its route to achieve nearly 100% all-electric operation but with the reliability of diesel. This will extend the all-electric range of the hybrid bus from 2 hours to 18 hours.
At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extendedrange. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 —Chris Lacey.
This fully electric vehicle, based on a Peugeot 307 coupe cabriolet, has a driving range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), with 75 km (47 miles) in charge depleting mode. kg H 2 / 100 km in range-extendinghybrid mode. Tags: Fuel Cells Hybrids Hydrogen. Fuel consumption is 165 Wh/km in charge depleting mode, and 1.05
BAE Systems, a global provider of more than 10,000 electric-hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel-cell electric systems, announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has ordered 194 electric-hybrid buses using the BAE Systems Series-ER extendedrange propulsion system. Series-ER components.
A Proterra 40-foot Catalyst XR (extendedrange) electric bus drove 258 miles (415 miles) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). Proterra offers both extended-range (XR) and fast-charge (FC) versions of its electric bus, using different battery technologies. Earlier post.).
Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. CDTI) is supplying emission aftertreatment catalysts utilizing its patented mixed phase catalyst (MPC) technology for the Karma, Fisker’s new plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid luxury sedan, which starts shipping to both European and US retailers this month.
Edison Motors, a Canadian startup, is pushing the boundaries of freight transportation with Topsy, a hybrid semi-truck that blends diesel power with electric efficiency. At the heart of this innovation is a CAT C9 diesel engine that powers a generator, which then charges onboard batteries and drives the electric axles.
LiquidPiston announced a $9-million award from the US Army to design, build and demonstrate an advanced, heavy-fueled combustion engine that uses up to 30% less fuel than comparable gasoline-powered engines in the same power class and reduces size and weight by up to 10x over diesel engines with comparable power output. Earlier post.).
of total) featured vehicles with alternative powertrains: one for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; one for BMW advanced diesel; and one for the Chevy Volt extendedrange electric vehicle. Advertisers ran 63 commercials during Super Bowl XLV, 19 of those from automakers (30%). Of those, 3 (4.8%
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sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations ( earlier post ) for the HyperBus (Hybrid and Plug-in ExtendedRange) demonstration project in Gothenburg City. This project will consist of three new Volvo plug-in hybrid buses running in traffic and charging for 5-8 minutes at each end of the #60 bus line. Use of the B?sbaar
The concept truck design includes an Engine-Generator option for extendedrange capabilities, allowing users to benefit from Cummins B4.5 engines, providing a major advantage over today’s hybrid systems. These engine options offer 50% fuel savings compared to today’s dieselhybrids, the company said. Earlier post.)
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Ford is also moving the Escape hybrid powertrain exclusively over to the C-MAX platform; i.e., the Escape Hybrid is going away. C-MAX is a dedicated hybrid with two versions (conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric), and with the same 5 passenger seating, replaces the Escape Hybrid in the Ford lineup.
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Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Series-E maintains the series hybrid system architecture—proven in more than 1,300 existing Enviro400H hybrid buses—in which the diesel engine (4.5-liter
Vision designed the Tyrano to replace short haul diesel trucks operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Tyrano is to be more powerful and less expensive to operate than current diesel or natural gas trucks and will exempt the truckers from the $70/container port tariff. Vision Industries Corp. ’s
From left to right: EV, PHEV, gasoline/diesel, gasoline/diesel. A sample of the second proposed label for an extendedrange electric vehicle. Different Modes: Some vehicles, such as plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, have different operating modes: all-electric, blended, and gasoline-only. Source: EPA.
The AZETEC project will test hydrogen as a zero-emissions alternative fuel to diesel, along with the refueling infrastructure and other systems that would be required for Alberta to implement this new fuel solution. These modules will utilize Ballard’s liquid-cooled LCS technology, planned for commercial availability in 2019.
entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Balqon Corporation to build its zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell /electric hybrid terminal tractor, the Zero-TT. This agreement combines the Cargotec USA Kalmar chassis with Balqon’s electric drivetrain ( earlier post ) and Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell range-extender. Earlier post.)
Sample layout of an extendedrange EV powertrain with FPLG modules. As another, researcher at the Nanjing University of Science & Technology has proposed a novel opposed-piston free-piston linear generator for use in series hybrid electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.).
The funding will allow EcoMotors to expand its research and development capability in support of growing its intellectual property base and moving to the next stage of opoc diesel engine development with two important customers, Navistar and Zhongding Holding Group. Braemar Managing Director William D. Braemar Managing Director William D.
million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.).
For several years, the Volvo Group has been offering hybrid buses with a traditional diesel engine that is supplemented by an electrical engine to reduce CO 2 emissions.
Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ExtendedRange Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extendedrange battery, and a 10.5
EDI) announced the availability of a Class 3 utility truck based upon its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that reduces emissions and fuel use by up to 80%. The vehicle, based upon a Chevy Silverado 3500 Class 3 commercial fleet truck, is the only Class 3 commercial work truck that has 30-40 miles (48-64 km) of all-electric range, EDI says.
Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show yesterday, the Geely Galaxy Cruiser is as far from an orthodox diesel 4×4 as possible. It joins the likes of the Fangchengbao B5 and Deepal G318 as electrified full-size SUVs that are contenders to come to Australia and take on diesel staples such as the Prado an Ford Everest.
an $800,000 grant to demonstrate Axion’s proprietary PbC battery technology ( earlier post ) in a variety of electric vehicle types including: hybrids (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEVs) used in commuter, delivery and other vehicles; and EVs , including converted (from combustion engine operation) EVs. Middletown Biofuels LLC.
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Broadly, the EPA is considering using two additional approaches to FE calculation and labelling: one for extendedrange electric vehicles, and one for PHEVs. City and highway fuel economy when the vehicle is in hybrid operation (charge sustaining mode) would be calculated and displayed as done for hybrids now.
MAP is now producing plug-in hybrids, hybrids, EcoBoost, and full battery electrics for the global marketplace—all from the same assembly line. Corning Incorporated was selected for a $30 million 48C Tax Credit to expand the manufacturing capacity of its diesel emissions control products facility in Erwin, NY. 30 million.
with fuel cell rangeextenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. The Symbio FCell rangeextender solution is based on a modular system and ranges from 5 kW to 20 kW (based on 5 kW stacks). The three Kangoos Z.E.s Click to enlarge.
The introduction of our new BEV and REEV systems will complement Cummins’ clean-diesel, near-zero natural gas and diesel-hybrid products to offer the broadest, most energy-diverse power portfolio in the bus industry. Compared to the standard diesel-powered bus, the REEV 4.5-liter
Efficient Drivetrains has delivered the first of six plug-in-hybrid electric armored vehicles to Sectran Security. The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence.
The Xcelsior CHARGE extendedrange configurations allow for up to 600 kWh battery capacity, delivering realistic transit ranges of more than 200 miles on a single charge based on Federal Transit Administration test protocol. Earlier post.). The CHARGE uses battery packs from XALT Energy or A123 Systems.
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As a core philosophy of e-tron, Audi engineers are researching e-tron power concepts tailored to different vehicle types and driving needs including full battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and extendedrange electric (EREV) versions. Earlier post.).
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