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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

liter direct injected turbocharged 4 cylinder gasoline engine developing 191 kW (260 hp) as the range extender. Top speed is 125 mph (200 km/h) with 0-60 mph acceleration of 5.8 Fisker Automotive entered a multi-year battery supply agreement with A123 Systems for the Karma program earlier this year. Earlier post.).

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JULY 1, 2012

liter, 3-cylinder range extender engine was design-protected to run on either gasoline or renewable bio alcohol fuels (methanol and ethanol). The 414E accelerates from 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). (As Cutaway showing location of major powertrain elements. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 27, 2017

In a speed range of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) it offers the driver hybrid-style characteristics: lift off the throttle, and the Golf can coast with the engine completely deactivated. seconds and its top speed has gone up by 10 km/h to 150 km/h (93 mph). It is in practical terms a partner in the switch to renewable forms of energy.

Gas

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The high-density motor is derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle; the Fit EV will have a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). liter gasoline engine. The Honda two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency: all-electric, gasoline-electric and an engine direct-drive mode.

Los Angeles

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MARCH 7, 2017

It can be selected with climate-friendly Audi e-gas (synthetic natural gas produced with renewable energy in a Power-to-Gas process, earlier post ) or compressed natural gas (CNG), or can be powered with gasoline. In gasoline operation, the bi-fuel A4 Avant uses 5.4 mph) in just 8.5 mph) in just 8.5 lb per 62.1

Audi

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

BYD will present its “Three Green Dreams” strategy, which focuses on renewable energy generation (solar power); environmentally friendly energy storage (Li-ion iron phosphate batteries); and energy consumption (plug-in vehicles). miles) on urban roads, while its projected top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).

BYD

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Like the A3 Sportback g-tron that is already on the market ( earlier post ), they can run on a choice of the climate-friendly fuel Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed natural gas) or gasoline. The newly developed engine is based on the new gasoline-powered 2.0 g/mi) (in gasoline mode: 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8

Audi

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JUNE 29, 2011

The primary goal of the project, which runs until June 2012, is consistently to utilize renewable energy sources for electrically powered vehicles. from renewable energy sources—to attain significant progress in environmental protection. Only when longer distances are driven does the share of supplemental gasoline fuel increase.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

To ensure smooth running in high summertime temperatures, the developers made modifications especially to components for the gasoline mode. For example, they came up with a stainless steel valve to protect the high-pressure injection valve for gasoline. In gasoline mode, the figures are 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8

Audi

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MAY 26, 2009

A larger “luxury model” will seat three, cruise at speeds of 50+ mph (43 knots, 80 km/h) and have a longer runtime than a gasoline equivalent, according to Taylor— more than 1 hour 30 minutes at heavy speeds, with a cruise time around 3 hours under light riding. The company is planing two different models initially.

San Francisco

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AUGUST 18, 2015

Among their findings is that an increased ethanol fraction in gasoline could help reduce PM mass and black carbon (BC) from gasoline direct injection engines (GDI). Vehicle steady-state testing showed that the hygroscopicity of PM emissions at high speeds (70 mph; κ > 1) are much larger than emissions at low speeds (30 mph; κ.

Fuel

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MAY 8, 2013

At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. V6 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.5

Fuel Economy

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to similar conventional vehicles, according to a recently published analysis of the results of the demonstration by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). miles per DGE.

Fuel Economy

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

In summary, users liked MINI E’s lack of noise, the convenience of home charging, low off peak power charges, not having to go to a gasoline station and queue, driving a zero emissions vehicle, MINI E’s acceleration characteristics and regenerative braking. Renewable energy. Earlier post.). This enables a charge time of 2.4

Mini E

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

Audi

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JULY 7, 2010

liter gasoline car due to its 100 kW/136 hp electric motor, which develops torque of 290 Nm (214 lb-ft). The hydrogen supply will be based on a combination of onsite production and trucked-in hydrogen, all based on Norwegian electricity of which more than 90% is based on renewable hydro and wind power. Earlier post.).

Norway

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

liter gasoline engine, electric motor and reduction gear) coupled with a high capacity, new 4.4 When using electricity generated from renewable energy such as solar or wind power, CO 2 emissions can be further reduced. The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Maximum motor torque. 207 N-m (153 lb-ft).

Prius

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JUNE 11, 2014

The Tucson Fuel Cell began mass production for the US market in April 2014 at the Ulsan, Korea assembly plant that also manufactures the Tucson gasoline-powered CUV. Click to enlarge. Tucson Fuel Cell. kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration.

Tucson

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JULY 10, 2013

The BMW i3 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (about 0-100 km/h) in about seven seconds; 50 – 75 mph (80 to 120 km/h) takes 4.9 Power is sent to the rear wheels through a single-speed transmission, allowing the BMW i3 to accelerate with an uninterrupted flow of power up to its top speed, which is limited to 93 mph (150 km/h).

Connect

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

mph) as long as traffic is slow-moving. The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations.

Audi

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APRIL 29, 2015

The Ingenium engine family’s advanced modular design will provide gasoline and diesel derivatives and was started from a clean-sheet to deliver performance, efficiency and refinement without compromise. Developing 332 lb-ft (450 N·m) of torque, the V6 provides the Jaguar XE 35t with 0-60 mph times of just 4.9 0-60 mph (sec).

Diesel

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JANUARY 9, 2018

The NEXO model will spearhead Hyundai Motor’s plans to accelerate development of low emission vehicles, in line with Hyundai Motor Group’s renewed goal of introducing 18 eco-friendly models to global markets by 2025. In addition the NEXO has improved power density and durability comparable with a gasoline-powered vehicles.

Hyundai

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JUNE 9, 2016

Co-authors are from Argonne National Laboratory; the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies, Fuel Cell Technologies, and Bioenergy Technologies Offices; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; the Electric Power Research Institute; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; General Motors; Chevron; and Ford.

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JUNE 29, 2015

The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 The entry-level gasoline engine is the 1.4 seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph).

Audi

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

The turbocharged V6 direct-injection engine with a gasoline particulate filter delivers an output of 250 kW (340 PS) and 500 N·m (368.8 mph) and gradually fades out as the speed increases. The Audi A7 Sportback and the Q5 50 TFSI e quattro and Q5 55 TFSI e quattro SUVs have been available on the market since September.

Audi

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AUGUST 11, 2016

With its eDrive technology, the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance can be driven in all-electric mode up to 75 mph (120.7 The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance ensures its greenhouse potential (CO 2 e) is approximately 30% lower than that of the gasoline powered 740i over the full lifecycle of the car.

BMW

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AUGUST 29, 2017

The new BMW i3 accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with an electronic top speed of 93 mph. seconds, with a top speed of 100 mph. A two-cylinder range extender gasoline engine is available as an option for all BMW i3 models. Electricity consumption for the new i3 is 13.1 kWh/100km, or 11.5 kWh/100 km with the REX.

BMW

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AUGUST 30, 2009

With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5 mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment. Click to enlarge.

GM

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MAY 16, 2009

four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ). four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 2 to 16 kWh (2, 4, 8 and 16), 53kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two-mode FWD hybrid system. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L

PHEV

Plugs and Cars

JUNE 9, 2011

I’m sure there are still plenty of old-school trains about, but today Chinese are boarding comfortable, high speed electric trains coursing on unimpeded raised trackbeds at over 200 MPH between cities large and ever-larger. Last year it took 24 h ours to go from Beijing to Guangjou. Next year it will take 6 or 7.

China

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

earlier post ) The updated Golf is also one of the first compact cars to be available with semi-automated driving functions—the new Traffic Jam Assist function can guide the Golf at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in strenuous stop-and-go traffic. By 2020, the full line-up will be renewed. With its 9.2-inch Lane Assist plus ACC.

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MAY 24, 2023

Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act Marketing Renewable and Sustainable Energy At 200 MPH Environmental car racing: an oxymoron? Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing. If so, how long can a tank of fuel last with moderate-to-heavy use?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). In addition, extensive use of aluminum in front and rear suspension components saves around 22 lbs (9.98

Hyundai

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JULY 17, 2015

Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. It is much more than that. Table of Contents. Conclusions.

PHEV

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Not only do they eliminate tailpipe emissions, but they also boast greater energy efficiency compared to their gasoline counterparts. The upstream, “well to wheel” emissions of the EV are linked to electricity generation and the electrical grid, with lower emissions in regions that use more renewable energy sources.

Carbon

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JULY 30, 2013

With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. Performing this role is a 650cc two-cylinder gasoline engine mounted immediately adjacent to the electric motor above the rear axle. The door trim panels are made from renewable raw materials and tip the scales around 10% lighter than conventional equivalents.

BMW

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JULY 11, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac CT5 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane, both mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and paddle shifters. On a straight, flat section of freeway at 65 mph in Tour drive mode, the tachometer was showing 1,500 rpm. Looking good, running head-to-head in its class. Getting There.

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