Toyota’s EVs Aim To Win With 620 Miles Of Range, But Not Big Batteries
InsideEVs
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Giant batteries aren't on the menu for Toyota and Lexus, but solid-state and radical parts downsizing are.
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InsideEVs
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Giant batteries aren't on the menu for Toyota and Lexus, but solid-state and radical parts downsizing are.
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2012
In Consumer Reports ’ latest survey , 35% of US respondents report driving fewer miles than they did a year ago. The survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, found that car owners were open to different ways of saving at the pump, from downsizing to looking at hybrids, electric cars, or models with diesel engines.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 13, 2023
This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge. As a result, such affordable and lighter EVs will serve a broader audience and further enhance the adoption and transition to EVs.
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2013
The 2014 regulations require covering a 300 km (186-mile) race distance on a fuel load of just 100 kg. Under the terms of the agreement, Williams will be supplied with a Mercedes-Benz Power Unit (Internal Combustion Engine plus Energy Recovery System) by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) based in Brixworth, UK.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2021
Furthermore, they found that the limited working time at the high temperature presents an opportunity to use graphite of low surface areas, thereby prospectively prolonging the EV lifespan to greater than two million miles. The very fast charge allows us to downsize the battery without incurring range anxiety. —Professor Wang.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
This is equivalent to a half million mile range in which every charge is a fast charge. Our fast-charging technology works for most energy-dense batteries and will open a new possibility to downsize electric vehicle batteries from 150 to 50 kWh without causing drivers to feel range anxiety. Credit: EC Power.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2009
A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. Battery range of this innovative vehicle was more than sufficient to exceed our performance target of 40 miles in all-electric mode. Jim Spellman.
Baua Electric
MAY 29, 2024
All-wheel drive, a vast fixed-glass roof, lots of screen space, and an interior that looks all the part of a luxury vehicle will distinguish this 300-mile EV that turns to lighting to sharpen its look. Subaru suggested the next-generation tech could be headed to its next Crosstrek Hybrid.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 16, 2013
2021) over a 150,000-mile vehicle lifetime, but that further work must be done to address achieving the more stringent 1 mg/mi target (LEV III in 2025). Homogeneous GDI provides fuel efficiency benefits from charge air cooling, more facile turbocharging, and the downsizing that these permit. Earlier post.) Emissions began at 3?4
Green Car Congress
MARCH 29, 2018
Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). Kona Electric estimated range is a segment-leading 250 miles (402 km), meeting the varying needs of owner lifestyles. The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Baua Electric
APRIL 17, 2024
The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring is now being delivered, and once again it hits a 516-mile EPA range—the best of any EV. The plug-in series hybrids would have used dramatically downsized engines—a turbo-2 for the EQS—while halving the EV battery pack. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers?
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers output of more than 100 kW, with an output density of 3.1 For the US, with its different certification methodologies, Honda anticipates a range of more than 300 miles.
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2015
l/100 km) over 8,387 miles (13,498 km), in a 25-day drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries. The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). Earlier post.) Behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 hours, each day. The new 1.6
Baua Electric
APRIL 17, 2024
That’s the longest-range version of the production EQS, currently EPA-rated at 352 miles. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic Several years ago Infiniti envisioned its entire future around series hybrids with range extenders and downsized engines, such as this, with complementary full EVs sharing some of the components.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2010
Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. Due to this product offensive, in its core markets and in new markets, Peugeot will launch 14 new models worldwide between 2010 and 2012. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines. 100% Electric vehicles.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 29, 2014
While it''s a part that covers two thirds of all Volt miles driven, the other third is handled by its range-extending 1.4-liter The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is expected to downsize to a three-cylinder unit to boost efficiency, but few other details are known--apart.' Electric power is only one part of the Chevrolet Volt equation.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2020
mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. These innovative technologies include catalytic and evaporative emissions controls, advanced fuel injection, downsized GDI engines, turbochargers, cooled-EGR systems, dynamic cylinder deactivation, OBD systems as well as hybrid and fuel cell powertrain systems, batteries, electric components and controls.
Baua Electric
JUNE 20, 2024
The N-VAN e: has a large-capacity battery, downsized eAxle and a centralized layout of high-voltage components to provide sufficient practical range and large cargo space for commercial use.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2012
The Bullitt prototype has logged more than 3,000 demonstration miles, and remains operational today for regular demonstrations. Simulated performance of downsized 2.0L V6 engine as a baseline, Fallbrook has also simulated the use of a downsized 2.0L generated by a downsized gasoline engine, as compared. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2016
hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. miles per gallon. The majority of brake boosters have until recently used the vacuum generated by the internal combustion engine’s intake section. With the advent of new powertrain technologies (e.g. This equates to fuel savings of 0.2
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2021
A multi-disc and individually controlled hydraulic channel torque converter improves responsiveness by expanding the direct connection band, while a downsized oil pump and double ball bearings minimize frictional losses. This efficiency also provides for more than 500 miles of range before refueling for greater driving convenience.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 16, 2023
This will ensure that you are covering the fuel costs and paying for how many miles your business needs to cover. Use a Fuel Calculator To calculate fuel costs and ensure you are paying your employees the correct amount for fuel, it is a wise idea to use a fuel calculator.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 3, 2017
According to Brooks, among the technologies GM is looking to in the gasoline engine area are: Continued aggressive downsizing. By contrast, however, a 2017 Tesla Model S AWD 90D carries a WTW CO 2 e intensity (US average) of 190 g/mile. Compression rations between 13 and 14 to maximize work extraction.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Bottom: Total particle-phase PAH emissions, expressed in ng/mile, for both test vehicles over the LA92 cycle. California LEVIII and US Tier 3 regulations will begin a four year phase-in starting in 2015 and 2017, respectively, to a PM maximum of 3 mg/mile from the current 10 mg/mile LEVII limit. Yang et al. Click to enlarge.
EV Central
JULY 4, 2024
As well as being super-quick to top-up, the British firm says its new power packs are long-lasting, with the prototype capable of withstanding more than 4000 full fast-charge cycles that are equivalent to 600,000 miles (966,000km) of driving. Nyobolt prototype British sports car with Dr Sai Shivareddy. litre turbo flat-six engine.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2016
Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers 103 kW, with an output density of 3.1 For the US, under EPA’s criteria, the range is expected to be some 300 miles.). Earlier post.). kW/L—approximately a 60% improvement.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2010
The SUV has a full-tank range of 650 kilometers (404 miles)—equal to that of a gasoline-powered car. The Tucson ix FCEV’s range is a 76% improvement over the second-generation Tucson FCEV, which was limited to 370 kilometers (230 miles) on one filling. 404 miles). 230 miles). Earlier post.). 73 mpg US, 3.23
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
65% agreed with the decision to set new miles-per-gallon standards for 2025, with 30% saying they strongly agreed with the decision. Starting in 2008, agencies reformed fuel-economy requirements to make them footprint-based, meaning smaller vehicles have higher miles-per-gallon requirements while larger vehicles have lower ones.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
A multi-disc and individually controlled hydraulic channel torque converter improves responsiveness by expanding the direct connection band, while a downsized oil pump and double ball bearings minimize frictional losses. This superb efficiency also provides for over 500 miles of range before refueling for greater driving convenience.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2019
Finally, the technologies considered in the assessment were assumed to be designed to meet a 435,000-mile full-useful life (FUL) and a 350,000-mile or 5-year warranty, with the latter going into effect in 2022 in California. The cost of controlling NO x to 0.05 g/bhp-hr in 2024 and to 0.02 Credit: MECA.
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2014
In 2012, Cummins came back to the CEC with a request for a 6-month extension (although with no change in funding), to accommodate a reduction in the size of the downsized engine to the current 2.8L More than 1,000 miles and 1,500 hours have been accumulated on the ETHOS 2.8L Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2013
As a secondary effect, the battery system capacity could be downsized by 3.3 kWh while still maintaining an intended driving range of 200 km (124 miles). Investigation of the Trade-off Between Lightweight and Battery Cost for an Aluminium-intensive Electric Vehicle (Project Nº 106330).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2010
(As a point of comparison, the US EPA’s proposed national CO 2 emissions standards for light-duty vehicles under section 202 (a) of the Clean Air Act would require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams/mile of CO 2 —155.26 g/km—in model year 2016. Earlier post.) Hariher Balasubramanian.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 12, 2013
liter engine will showcase that engine downsizing or electrification is not the only way to achieve low emissions, the company said. Our system offers, dependent on tank size, a range of up to 250 km [155 miles] with zero [tailpipe] CO 2 emissions. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23 In addition, the use of the existing 6.0
Green Car Congress
MAY 27, 2014
To develop the ranking, UCS averaged the per-mile emissions for each light-duty vehicle sold by each automaker. This report marks the first time another company has bested Honda, which came in second this year but has earned every “Greenest Automaker” designation from UCS since 1998. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge. Methodology.
Baua Electric
MAY 6, 2023
Maximum EVs nonetheless usefulness a dated platform of 400 volts, however a minimal 800-volt platform would release joule losses and make allowance high-voltage cabling to be downsized, bettering potency and slicing weight.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 7, 2024
People also don’t seem to be gravitating toward them like they used to, with many manufacturers now revisiting hybridization or downsizing engine offerings. seconds and clip through the quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 In small stints, this isn’t a big deal. home appliances, phones, computers, cameras, etc.)
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88% and boosted fuel efficiency by 70%, exceeding 12 miles per gallon in road tests. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2012
Our own components have a 3 year, 75,000 mile hybrid system warranty. XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 —Justin Ashton. This year, the company will release between 30 to 50 fleet trials, Ashton told Green Car Congress , using the 2012 system. Both the 2.0
Cars That Think
MARCH 12, 2023
That range is a testament to Lucid’s obsessive pursuit of efficiency: The Air uses the same 2170-format cylindrical cells (supplied by Samsung SDI) as many EVs, but ekes out more miles via superior battery management, compact-yet-muscular power units and slippery aerodynamics. kilometers from each onboard kilowatt hour.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
liter THP 81 kW (110 bhp), 195 N·m (144 lb-ft) gasoline engine is one of the future family of three-cylinder engines currently under development as part of PSA Group’s engine downsizing strategy. liters/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km. The HR1 has an all-electric range at constant speed of about 2.5
Green Car Congress
MARCH 1, 2016
Nissan is boosting EV battery energy density and performance, represented by the 60 kWh battery and up to 550 km (342 miles) autonomy in the Nissan IDS Concept, which is making its European premiere at Geneva. Nissan technologies also reduce charging time, and develop EV potential in other innovative ways. Nissan Intelligent Integration.
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