article thumbnail

Porsche increases electric range for all Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEVs by up to 30%

Green Car Congress

Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an “E” number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé.

Cayenne 259
article thumbnail

Velozzi Will Use Capstone Microturbines in Supercar and Crossover Extended Range Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. 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.

article thumbnail

Velozzi Provides Some Details on the SOLO Crossover; Micro-Turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle

Green Car Congress

The SOLO is an extended range electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Regenerative braking will capture kinetic energy when slowing the vehicles improving its range. Click to enlarge.

article thumbnail

Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

Green Car Congress

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Up to 50 km/h (31 mph), the car is always powered solely by electricity. The range extender increases the car’s total range by more than 1,000 kilometers. Earlier post.)

article thumbnail

Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

Green Car Congress

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

US Army TARDEC showcased diesel series hybrid CERV in run-up to Indy 500

Green Car Congress

The US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) earlier in May showcased the diesel series hybrid-electric Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) ( earlier post ) as part of special events ramping to the Indianapolis 500. The unit can maintain speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and climb 60.

Diesel 225
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz presenting Concept B-Class E-CELL Plus extended-range electric vehicle

Green Car Congress

When the battery charge status drops below a certain limit, the combustion engine is activated (Range Extender mode). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 11 seconds and the top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) are both attainable in either operating mode.