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JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 With its high average speed(18.9

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado 275

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

—achieved with a Gumpert Apollo Sport, which is powered by a 515 kW (700 hp) Audi V8 gasoline engine. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from zero to 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 Its top speed is normally limited to 200 km/h (124 mph); 250 km/h (155 mph) was approved for the record-setting lap. kilometer (12.9-mile)

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Audi Carbon Fiber MPH Lithium Ion 268

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Top speed is 227 km/h (141 mph) with 8.6 seconds required to accelerate to 100 km/h (0-60 mph in 8.1 The powertrain combines a TSI engine (gasoline-powered with 110 kW / 150 PS), an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS), a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), and a 1.1 L/100 km (NEDC), or 45 mpg US with an EPA rating.

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Concept Hybrid Li-ion Lithium Ion 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. The energy for powering the 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor is stored in a 28.3 Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 10.9 liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Hybrid 2013 Charging Concept 236

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JUNE 11, 2020

0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 5.3 Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. This fully automatic setting allows the advanced electronics to determine the most efficient or performance-oriented combined use of gasoline and electric power based on driver input. seconds, 1.2 seconds faster than before.

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BMW PHEV MPH South Carolina 286

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The new Touareg will offer a range of conventional gasoline and diesel engine options, an eight-speed transmission and, on the majority of models, Stop-Start technology. The Touareg Hybrid attains a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h).

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Hybrid MPH Gasoline-Electric MPG 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2014

The Flybrid KERS is fitted to the rear axle of an S60 powered by a 254 hp (189 kW), 5-cylinder T5 gasoline engine. When the car starts moving off again, energy stored in the spinning flywheel is transferred back to the rear wheels via a specially designed transmission, and can either boost power or reduce load on the engine.

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Volvo Carbon Fiber Fuel Vehicles 299

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

The new BMW 7 Series is also available with gasoline and diesel engines using six, eight and twelve cylinders. The technology package for the gasoline engines comprises twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft control.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

Developing 81 kW (110 hp) and 200 N·m (148 lb-ft) of torque, the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron has a top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph), with 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) taking 11 seconds. its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes. The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is fully bivalent—i.e.

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Gas Audi CO2 Gas-Electric 296

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

, Volkswagen used a newly developed three-cylinder gasoline engine with 999 cc displacement (EA211 engine series). seconds; its top speed is 164 km/h (102 mph). Although the 12-valve engine was specially configured to operate with natural gas, as an alternative it can be fueled with unleaded premium gasoline. The eco up!

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Gas CO2 Vehicles Gas-Electric 291

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2012

The 96 kW (131 hp) electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine sending 164 kW (223 hp) through the rear wheels. The BMW i8 Concept Spyder accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in five seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The electric concept model accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in less than four seconds, and to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). mpg US) in the European test cycle.

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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

For the first 40 - 80 kilometers (25 - 50 miles), depending on terrain, driving style, and temperature, power is supplied by the electricity stored in the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. 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

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top track speed of 167 mph (270 km/h). Its range in purely electric mode is approximately one mile, with electric-only acceleration possible up to just over 50 mph (85 km/h).

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Porsche Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Cayenne 199

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MAY 27, 2020

When the driver releases the accelerator, the generator transforms the kinetic energy into electricity to be stored in the 48V battery. In addition, the stored energy can be used to provide additional drive power when it is fed back to the 48V starter-generator. New, more powerful plug-in-hybrid drivetrain. A 181 hp 2.0-liter

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BMW PHEV Power Powered 259

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 can both be ordered with the choice of an eight-cylinder gasoline engine, a six-cylinder in-line gasoline and a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine—each from the latest generation of power units. The BMW X5 xDrive50e accelerates from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8

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BMW PHEV Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 195

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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Audi Gas Gasoline Available 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

The new Sharan, which now offers sliding doors in the back, features two new diesel and two new gasoline engine options and DSG transmission system. The Sharan’s four direct injection turbo gasoline (TSI) and turbo diesel (TDI) engines are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than their predecessors. Top speed is 194 km/h (119 mph).

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Energy Gasoline MPG Engine 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

Audi is launching its completely updated Q5 SUV series with five engine options: three TDI (diesel) and two TFSI (gasoline) engines, as well as the Q5 Hybrid Quattro ( earlier post , earlier post for more details on the hybrid technology). seconds and has a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). kWh energy capacity stores electrical energy.

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Audi Engine Hybrid Fuel 231

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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. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and output of 135 kW/184 hp with an electric motor which generates peak output of 83 kW/113 hp. kWh per 100 kilometers.

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BMW All-Electric Miles PHEV 223

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2012

In normal driving, Evora 414E will run purely on electricity stored in the battery pack for up to 30 miles (48 km). liter, 3-cylinder range extender engine was design-protected to run on either gasoline or renewable bio alcohol fuels (methanol and ethanol). Cutaway showing location of major powertrain elements. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Plug Engine 316

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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. mph), the Audi Q7 recuperates energy, rolls in idle or coasts for up to 40 seconds with the engine switched off. stop range begins at 22 km/h (13.7

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Audi Standards SUV PHEV 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries. The ix35 Fuel Cell is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). —John Krafcik.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. seconds, and has a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds, and top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Audi says that its e-gas project provides an answer to the question as to how green power can be efficiently stored, irrespective of location. If there are strong sea winds, for instance, then surplus power supplies can be converted to e-gas and stored in the largest available energy-storage system: the public gas network.

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Gas Audi Hydrogen 2013 370

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

A choice of four BMW TwinPower Turbo technology engines will be available for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan from launch, including two optimized diesel engines and, on the gasoline side, the familiar six-cylinder unit and a new-generation four-cylinder engine in the 328i offering substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (56 mpg US); the gasoline 1.4 seconds en route to a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph). seconds and tops out at 203 km/h (126 mph). During braking and coasting phases, this intelligently controls the alternator to recover energy, which is temporarily stored in the battery. Earlier post.).

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Audi MPH MPG Gasoline-Electric 170

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The 136 hp (101 kW) electric motor in the B-Class F-CELL develops 214 lb-ft (290 N·m) of torque from standstill and delivers driving dynamics on par with a two-liter gasoline engine, the company says. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes 11.4 seconds; top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h). Each tank holds just under 8.8

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2010 Mercedes Los Angeles Fuel 231

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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.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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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 They store 19 kilograms (41.9

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Audi Gas Available Standards 150

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. A big focus of the development was how to generate and store electricity as efficiently as possible because the opportunity to do this, the period when a car is braking or decelerating, is by nature very short. Click to enlarge. The first version, equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter

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North America Mazda Diesel America 236

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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). The entry-level gasoline engine is the new 1.2 mph) while consuming an average of 3.9 mph) and offers fuel economy of 3.8 mph) and offers fuel economy of 3.8

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Audi Standards Engine Energy 186

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The natural gas is stored in 2 underfloor tanks (combined fuel capacity: 72 liters or 11 kg CNG) located near the rear axle. Tank 1 is located in front of the axle together with a 10-liter reserve gasoline tank; tank 2 makes use of the spare wheel recess. , fuel consumption drops to 2.5

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2013 Concept Gas-Electric Production 246

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2013

The ix35 has a 100kW fuel cell stack that delivers power to a 100 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) electric motor with reducer for 0-62 mph acceleration in 12.5 seconds, a 100 mph top speed and a range of 369 miles (594 km). liters of gasoline, therefore this would give a “traditional” figure of 28.6 With a tank capacity of 5.6

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London Hydrogen Hyundai Fuel 344

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JULY 3, 2025

So, what will aficionados of this storied Italian car brand think about electrons replacing gasoline? Maybe when they strap-in and experience a blistering, snap-your-head-back zero-to-60 mph of 2.7 The reversing motors become generators that convert kinetic energy back into electrical energy, which is then stored in the battery.

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Convert Miles All-Electric Gasoline-Electric 82

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MAY 3, 2010

The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 Top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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