Tue.Jul 02, 2019

article thumbnail

Continental presents 48V full-hybrid system; motor delivers up to 30 kW

Green Car Congress

Continental has been developing cost-effective 48-volt electrification, which can be used with both gasoline and diesel engines for number of years. In the run-up to IAA 2019, Continental Powertrain is now presenting a 48-volt high-power drive system with 30 kW, enabling a full-hybrid vehicle. Conventional full-hybrid vehicle would normally use high voltage technology.

Motor 360
article thumbnail

Electric Volkswagen Type 20 Microbus concept ties the past to the future

Green Car Reports

Given the enthusiastic reception lavished on Volkswagen’s production-bound ID Buzz concept—that’s the 2022 revival of the Microbus, in all-electric form—the automaker’s transformation can’t come soon enough. So today as part of the dedication of a Silicon Valley facility focused on the future, Volkswagen decided.

Concept 156
article thumbnail

NVIDIA to lead European working group on highly connected automated vehicles

Green Car Congress

NVIDIA will lead the European Association of Automotive Suppliers ( CLEPA ) working group on highly connected automated vehicles. This group, which consists of European automotive suppliers, contributes to the development of new UNECE assessment methods for automated vehicles. In addition to CLEPA, NVIDIA also works with key international organizations formulating standards and regulations for automated vehicles.

Connect 246
article thumbnail

Analysis finds hybrids make better use of scarce batteries than pure EVs

Green Car Reports

In the face of growing shortages of batteries and battery materials for electric cars, one respected analytics firm says those batteries would do more good for the environment put to use in more hybrid vehicles rather than fewer all-electric cars. Per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity produced and installed in plug-in vehicles, hybrids deliver 14.

Hybrid 165
article thumbnail

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

article thumbnail

New Na-doped ruthenium electrocatalyst shows improved OER activity and durability

Green Car Congress

An international team led by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has developed an efficient sodium-doped ruthenium electrocatalyst with improved oxygen evolution activity and durability in acidic media. An open-access paper on their work is published in Nature Communications. Na doping increases the oxidation state of Ru, thereby displacing positively O p-band and Ru d-band centers, weakening Ru-adsorbate bonds.

Sodium 239
article thumbnail

Consumer Reports pans Kia Niro EV, suggests a Hyundai Kona Electric instead

Green Car Reports

In its first drive of the eagerly awaited Kia Niro EV, Consumer Reports was not impressed. On paper the Niro EV looks like the Goldilocks of electric cars, not too big, not too small, not too expensive, and with a long range rated at 239 miles by the EPA. While Consumer Reports agrees that the Niro is a "pleasant and practical" way to go electric.

Kia 131

More Trending

article thumbnail

New vehicles in Britain could go all plug-in by 2035

Green Car Reports

As more governments sign on to ban internal combustion cars going forward, some are also pulling forward the dates they plan to implement those bans. Last week, Britain, which already had a ban on new gas and diesel vehicles without plug-in capability on the books starting in 2040, tightened its anti-global warming rules with a new measure that.

Plug-in 92
article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor Group bolsters partnership with Rimac on high-performance EVs and fuel cell prototypes across brands

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Group joined its partner Rimac Automobili in an event hosted by Rimac CEO Mate Rimac and attended by Croatian Prime Minister, ministers, and senior government officials to discuss the potential of the new auto industry in Croatia. In May, the Hyundai Group announced an investment of €80 million in Rimac aimed to lead the high-performance electrified vehicle market. ( Earlier post.

Croatia 207
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz A250e in the works to join plug-in hybrid lineup

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz may expand its lineup of plug-in hybrids with a small A-Class sedan, called the A250e, according to a report from Britain. The A-class is the cheapest sedan Mercedes-Benz sells, starting at $33,495 with delivery. According to a report in British auto magazine Autocar, the A250e is expected to use the came a 1.3-liter gas turbo-3 as.

article thumbnail

Best-in-class used hybrid cars

Discover EV

Confronted with either a desire, or a need, to go electric, perhaps a practical halfway house might be the better option.

Hybrid 58
article thumbnail

Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

article thumbnail

2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid first drive review: Charge port gained, no prestige lost

Green Car Reports

The Ice (white) 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid slips almost silently through its natural environment, the Silicon Valley town of Atherton, California. Homes with an average price of $11 million line the streets with gates and fences that are as welcoming as the member policy of Augusta National Golf Club on the other side of the country. Yet the.

Bentley 82
article thumbnail

Discover EV reviews the Tesla Model S

Discover EV

Discover EV reviews the Tesla Model S

Tesla 40
article thumbnail

Kia Niro EV panned, Mercedes-Benz A250e planned, plug-ins beat EVs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes plans a new plug-in hybrid version of its smallest, most affordable model. A new study shows limited battery supplies would have a larger climate benefit in hybrids. And Britain, which had planned to ban sales of cars that don't plug in after 2040, could move that date up 5 years. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A new study by.

Plug-in 74
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz opens new testing facility for electromagnetic compatibility and antenna systems

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz has opened new testing facility for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio-frequency (RF) antenna systems. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a key prerequisite for connectivity, autonomous driving, shared vehicles, and electric drivetrains. EMC Chamber - Capacity expansion by means of two additional EMC chambers with multi-receiver technology and the possibility to take measurements at all vehicle antennas simultaneously.

Mercedes 292
article thumbnail

ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil

article thumbnail

AB Dynamics acquires simulation software specialist rFpro; ADAS and autonomous vehicles

Green Car Congress

Supplier of advanced automotive test systems AB Dynamics (ABDP) has acquired the simulation software specialist rFpro. This strengthens the company’s position in the simulation-based verification market for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous vehicles. rFpro is a specialist in driving simulation for ADAS, autonomous systems and vehicle dynamics.

Vehicles 207