Green Car Congress
JANUARY 13, 2012
The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2010
After several years of field testing, Volvo Buses will now commence series production of its hybrid bus Volvo 7700 Hybrid and the double-decker Volvo B5L Hybrid. The hybrid bus will reduce fuel consumption by up to 35% and carbon emissions by an equal amount. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Pneumatic hybrid engine on the test bench. Researchers at ETH Zürich are developing a pneumatic hybrid engine—an internal combustion engine connected to a compressed air tank instead of a battery system. The compressed air supply also allows extreme downsizing. Rüegg / ETH Zurich. Click to enlarge. Dönitz et al.
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DECEMBER 11, 2014
The engine, wholly developed in Sweden, will join the company’s 4-cylinder Drive-E engines ( earlier post ). The move to include a 3-cylinder in Volvo’s engine program is a natural next step in its downsizing strategy, the company said. Volvo Car’s 3-cylinder gasoline engine. Click to enlarge. Volvo Cars’ new three-cylinder engine.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2010
The countries covered in this research service are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. European automakers are striving to comply with EU CO 2 norms (average fleet emissions less than 130 g/km by 2015) to avoid penalties. (As
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", No announced plans.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the first model publicly shown based on the MQB: the Cross Coupé all-wheel-drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). The advantage is significantly accelerated pressure build-up, which leads to very responsive downsized engines. Earlier post. ). EA211 series gasoline engines.
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