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.
Baua Electric
APRIL 17, 2024
Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. 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.
Baua Electric
APRIL 17, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter. As in other range-extended EVs, the battery could be replenished either by the internal-combustion engine/generator or via conventional AC or DC charging, per the report.
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, EV drivers will no longer need to worry about the range between charges, or charging times, allowing car makers to re-evaluate the specifications of electric vehicles.
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
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. Rear suspension control arm design also minimizes camber and toe changes throughout the suspension travel range. kVA per liter. Safety structure.
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.
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 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
JANUARY 19, 2021
A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.
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
JANUARY 7, 2013
A recent study found that an aluminum electric vehicle can cost up to €635 (US$829) less than that its steel counterpart despite the higher cost of aluminum, given equivalent range targets. As a secondary effect, the battery system capacity could be downsized by 3.3
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2010
To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
APRIL 14, 2021
This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. This efficiency also provides for more than 500 miles of range before refueling for greater driving convenience.
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
APRIL 2, 2020
mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. The industry is a leader in the advancement of technologies in response to performance-based regulations that serve to protect the environment and human health while supporting a diverse range of clean fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the varied needs of consumers. The final rule requires a 1.5%
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
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 speed range; the vehicle remains underpowered. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
This automatic transmission adds ratio range at both the top and bottom of output speeds allowing for extra thrust off-the-line and a quieter, more fuel-efficient trip on the interstate. This superb efficiency also provides for over 500 miles of range before refueling for greater driving convenience.
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.).
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2016
hybrid vehicles, downsizing, plug-ins)—or under some specific operating conditions (e.g. is the most powerful electric vacuum pump in HELLA’s product range. miles per gallon. The majority of brake boosters have until recently used the vacuum generated by the internal combustion engine’s intake section.
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. Thomas McCarthy, Chief Engineer for Powertrain Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford, took a longer-range perspective, looking out to requirements for 2050. —David Brooks.
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.).
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.
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 Power from ORC.
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. Suppliers identified a wide range of conventional and electric technology that could be used to meet the standards. miles per gallon under test conditions for the 2025 model year.
Cars That Think
MARCH 12, 2023
Here’s what they said: Emad Dlala, Lucid Motors, vice-president of powertrain Upstart Lucid Motors hasn’t built many cars, but it’s built a reputation with the record-setting, 830-kilometer driving range of the Air Grand Touring Performance sedan. Lucid’s latest Air Touring model is its most efficient yet on a per-mile basis.
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
The company also showed strong improvements in GHG emissions due to its increased use of hybrids and its focus on smaller, turbocharged engines in vehicles ranging from the Ford Focus sedan to the F-150. To develop the ranking, UCS averaged the per-mile emissions for each light-duty vehicle sold by each automaker. Source: UCS.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 1, 2016
It has also driven our development of cutting-edge autonomous drive technologies, which will be available in a range of mass production models by 2020. Nissan believes that quiet, yet powerful, acceleration with an increased range is essential to ensure an incredible driving experience. Nissan Intelligent Integration.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2009
Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. Toyota is simplifying the design of its stack, resulting in downsizing and downweighting, and reducing the amount of platinum catalyst required. We [Toyota] will develop a wide range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of customers.
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2011
The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle. The C-X75 will have an EV range in excess of 50 km (31 miles). During this time he led the concept creation of the T5 platform with its products Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport and Jaguar XF and XJ.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
A wide range of engine classes including the 660cc, 1.3L, 1.5L, 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.4L, and 3.5L By downsizing from the present 2.2L The transmissions feature a reinforced belt to realize a structure for which a wide ratio range can be set. It developed a new engine series employing a new structure for higher expandability.
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. The HR1 has an all-electric range at constant speed of about 2.5 liters/100 km (67 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 80 g/km.
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2010
This will be the first public demonstration of EVO Electric’s DuoDrive hybrid system, an original powertrain solution for a range of commercial vehicle applications including taxis and delivery vans. EVO Electric is actively working on a number of range extender engines that could fulfill this purpose.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Audi will initially offer the A1 with four engines; the two TFSI gasoline engines and the two TDI diesels cover a power range from 63 kW (86 hp) to 90 kW (122 hp). This downsizing concept coupled with energy recuperation and stop-start technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform give them fuel consumption ranging from 3.8
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2016
The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. This large range was primarily due to the large uncertainty in the impacts of GDI engines on BC emissions.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
The new F800 Style is a five-seat upper-range sedan featuring an all-new multi drive platform suited for a hydrogen fuel cell electric drive with a range of almost 600 kilometers (373 miles) as well as the a plug-in hybrid drive with a 30 km (19 mile) all-electric range. Total range (km/miles).
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2017
miles per gallon in model year 2016, and 49.1 In addition, they found that many systems are capable of NO x conversion over a wide temperature range at rates close to those of three-way catalytic converters on gasoline vehicles. mpg in model year 2025—equating to 54.5
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2009
The resulting higher BMEP levels allow downsizing of the engine at equivalent vehicle performance. Furthermore, by enabling higher CR, downsizing and downspeeding, E85 DI + gasoline PFI makes the engine more efficient in itsusee of gasoline. Earlier post.) PFI engine in a Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 27, 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 130 kW of output, with an output density of 3.1 Questions were raised at the panel related to driving range and storage for electric and fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post ).
Plug In Partners
JANUARY 23, 2007
Ford is now getting the word out that the Ford Edge crossover platform gives the company "the ultimate in flexibility in researching advanced propulsion technology" and thus could easily use a small gasoline or downsized diesel engine in lieu of the fuel cell. And the mometum continues. Join Plug In Partners today.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2017
The 2017 model of the Porsche 919 Hybrid deploys a range of new innovations, particularly in the vehicle’s aerodynamics, the chassis and the combustion engine. mile) track in Le Mans, subject to the restriction that it may only consume a maximum of 4.31 Porsche unveiled the new 919 Hybrid at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (IT).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2010
Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. The EBDI engine can accommodate ethanol blends ranging from 0 to 85% ethanol (E0 to E85).
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