Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

“Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles. The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. Hyundai’s sophisticated, e-GMP (electric global modular platform) skateboard architecture gives the Ioniq5 an enormous 3-meter (118.1-inch)

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Volt Range Charging Hummer 107

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal safety defect investigation (NHTSA Action Number PE11037 ) to assess the risk of a battery-related fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Chevy Volt owners whose vehicles have not been in a serious crash do not have reason for concern.

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Volt Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2019

Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. Shortly after the market introduction in September, a gasoline unit, followed also by a plug-in hybrid model, will join the lineup. wheel drive.

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Audi Standards SUV PHEV 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. There may be a few operational exceptions to that.

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Volt Chevrolet Tax Credit Buy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The 48 V on-board electric subsystem uses a lithium-ion battery as its energy store. It is connected via a voltage transformer to the 12 V on-board electric system which powers all the different electrical components in the vehicle, from headlights to seat adjusters.

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Audi Hybrid Lithium Ion North America 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2020

Globally, by 2025, Audi is aiming to have 30 electrified models on sale, with 20 of those vehicles fully electric. In the US, Audi has already introduced five production models: the Audi Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e and A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as well as the e-tron all-electric SUV and upcoming e-tron Sportback.

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Audi SUV Concept All-Electric 300

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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EV Life

JANUARY 1, 2020

Electric Car Charging. One of the biggest shifts from driving a gas car to an electric car is how the vehicle is refueled through electric car charging. Think about charging an electric car as similar to charging your smartphone, which like an electric car, is powered by lithium ion batteries.

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Gasoline-Electric Electric Cars Charging Gasoline 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

The MY2021 models feature improvements in exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, plus the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. 48-Volt mild hybrid technology for six-cylinder engine models. 288 hp 530e and 530e xDrive PHEV Sedans. 335 hp 540i and 540i xDrive Sedans.

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BMW PHEV Power Powered 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 185 horsepower (138 kW) and 185 lb-ft (251 N·m) of torque through a six-speed automatic transmission, matched to an electric all-wheel-drive system on the rear axle intended for low-speed assist, enhanced launch acceleration and improved traction in inclement weather or off-road situations.

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Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The powertrain features a front engine/front-wheel drive gasoline-powered 1.1-liter liter inline-3-cylinder turbocharged engine (134 hp/100 kW) paired with a compact electric motor (161 hp/121 kW) with a high-boost converter and a main drive lithium-ion battery pack with storage capacity of 14 kWh (located beneath the floor of the cabin).

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

and six-speed transmission, the eAssist system uses power stored in the air-cooled, lithium-ion battery to provide needed electrical boost in various driving scenarios, optimizing engine and transmission operation. Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration.

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Chevrolet 2013 Lithium Ion Fuel Economy 286

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

TFSI and electric motor deliver 330 kW (449 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 The lithium-ion battery stores enough power for about 50 kilometers (31.1 mi) of electric driving. The 48-volt system is fed by a belt alternator starter (BAS) connected to the engine’s crankshaft by the belt drive.

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Audi Plug-in Standards Plug 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2019

The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. liters per 100km (123.7 – 146.9

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine can extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a full tank.

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Production Extended Range Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

The combination of an upgraded twin-turbo, High Precision Direct Injection, V8 engine with a 3-phase synchronous electric motor gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 a combined output of 455 hp (339 kW) and maximum torque of 516 lb-ft (700 N·m) (preliminary figures). The ActiveHybrid 7 stores energy in a compact, high-performance lithium-ion battery.

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Li-ion BMW Lithium Ion Parts 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A large share of credit goes to the vehicle’s eFlite dual-motor electrically variable transmission (EVT).

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2013

The CrossBlue Coupé is powered by a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V6 turbo direct gasoline injection engine (TSI) and two electric motors; maximum system power is as much as 305 kW (409 hp). To intentionally use this especially eco-friendly mode in urban areas, the driver can push a button to select the all-electric drive mode.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

TFSI gasoline engine with an electric biturbo ( earlier post ) that delivers 441 kW (591 hp) and 650 N·m (479.4 Audi’s electric biturbo combines a conventional gas-driven turbocharger with a secondary electrically driven compressor; in exterior appearance it is almost identical to that of a conventional turbocharger.

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7

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Cayenne Porsche Hybrid 2019 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co., That work would be done at GM’s battery plant in Michigan.).

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Nissan Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. How It Works. The only minivan with a plug.

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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission.

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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Concept Gas-Electric DC Lithium Ion 256

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt produces 273 lb-ft/370 N·m.). gasoline-powered range-extender generator. 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

The completely restyled midsize sedan is engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features, and features the option of a new full-hybrid powertrain, which leverages technology from the Chevrolet Volt. kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the hybrid system. Earlier post.)

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

liter V-6 gasoline engine paired with a high-output electric motor; 12 kWh lithium-ion battery; 8-speed automatic transmission; and Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced full-time Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive. The system’s high-capacity main drive lithium-ion battery pack can also act as a mobile power source.

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North America Mitsubishi PHEV Concept 150

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Propulsion: Electric, Gasoline and Both. liter inline 4-cylinder engine that combined with twin electric motors produces 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. Those two electric motors are important for fuel efficiency and performance. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery is fully charged. Not antiques.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Plug-in Nashville 85

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

mi) of all-electric driving. The GLE550 e 4MATIC combines a V6 direct-injection gasoline engine with 329 hp (245 kW) and a hybrid module with 114 hp (85 kW) of electric power. E-Mode : all-electric driving. The electrical energy is stored in an 8.8 BlueDIRECT V6 and V8 gasoline engines. 329 5250-6000.

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Plug-in Mercedes SUV Plug 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

New in 2021, the 4xe has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Wrangler, possibly even more as there is something satisfying about removing the top and sides, lowering the windshield, and cruising silently in pure electric mode through the desert or forest. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 28, 2022

The all-new, all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, scheduled to hit showrooms in a few weeks (early July 2022), is expected to be a game changer for the brand. The Electric Cadillac. The RWD configuration gets one motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque for a 312-mile all-electric driving range and 0-60 mph in about 4.9

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Cadillac All-Electric SUV Light 93