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Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge. ft) of system torque. Fuel consumption is 1.9
Renault has presented EOLAB, a new prototype which explores ways to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption. Hybrid” plug-in hybrid system—the last offering all-electric trips of up to 60 km (37 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.
Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme. Presentation at Strategies in Car Body Engineering 2014, Bad Nauheim.
Light-duty vehicle fuel economy penalties for CNG in conventional engines, with and without scaling for performance equivalence. seconds 0-60 mph), resulting in 145 kW of output, fuel economy dropped to 32.1 Source: ANL. Click to enlarge. up-sizing”) to deliver comparable performance to the gasoline-fueled version.
legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. One tip is that drivers should obey the speed limit since the fuel economy of most vehicles decreases above 50 mph [80 km/h]. Vehicles were tested in dynamometer laboratories at steady speeds from 40 to 80 mph [64 to 129 km/h], with the proper road-load applied. Data range.
StreetScooter has presented the next generation of its successful all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the WORK and WORK L. The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
BMW i presented a prototype of its second production vehicle, the i8 ( earlier post ), at a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France. It can operate solely on electric power and offers the dynamic performance of a sports car, with an expected 0 – 60 mph sprint time of less than 4.5 LifeDrive and light weight.
BMW is presenting two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY , a high-speed pedelec and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, combining the benefits of a motorcycle with those of a bicycle. 120 mm of suspension travel front and rear is ideal for all applications in and around town at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph).
At the upcoming 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro concept show car—a coupé plug-in hybrid with a system output of 515 kW (700 hp). Top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph). The Audi Sport quattro concept. Click to enlarge. A spoiler extends from the rear hatch at higher speeds. cubic ft).
5 GTX is powered by e-motors on the front and rear axles that deliver 220 kW, with a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph). An innovative augmented reality head-up display (optional) within the driver’s field of vision presents additional information. Light in the cockpit helps by providing visual warnings. The base ID.5 The new ID.
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At the event, Volkswagen is presenting its new battery electric e-Golf ( earlier post ), along with the battery-electric e-up! The cabin is free of even slight audible cues of earlier electric drives (light whining, fan noise, etc.). The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 kWh per 100 km. Driver profile settings.
With only a 15 kW motor, the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. The electric motor in Visio.M Click to enlarge.
CROZZ was presented in Shanghai in April 2017. With an 83 kWh battery pack, the driving range of the SUV that outputs 225 kW (system power) and top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) is up to 500 kilometers (311 miles) (NEDC) on one battery charge. Smart Lights. CROZZ are five Smart Lights. Earlier post.) If the I.D.
Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. g/mile); higher performance laser headlights; and new user control and display interfaces and lighting technology. Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09
Hyundai calls it “bold and elegant,” and the horizontal front light bar just below the rounded front edge of the hood stresses the horizontal line that draw the eye to the sides of this tall, rather slab-sided vehicle. Quoted acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is 8.4 The effect is similar to that of a Cadillac Escalade. seconds, 6.2
Not only is the accelerator mapping modified, maximum speed is also limited to 90 km/h (56 mph). Electrical consumers like the seat heating, mirror heating and non-essential components of the daytime running lights are even switched off completely.
Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph.
At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche presented the Panamera Sport Turismo concept, a plug-in hybrid that offers 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power. The Panamera Sport Turismo is designed to be driven in pure electric mode up to a speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and can cover distances of more than 30 km (19 miles). Click to enlarge.
During testing, the bus will be traveling at 15 mph; this will increase to 25 mph once fully deployed in 2022. To make this non-stop route possible, all traffic lights along the route will be controlled through intelligent roadside units and will actively communicate with the bus to improve its safety.
N Vision 74 inherited the pure surfaces, the dynamic-proportioned profile, and the unique B-pillar from the 1974 Pony Coupe concept, while Parametric Pixel lighting provides a futuristic flourish. The N Vision 74 hydrogen hybrid architecture presents unique challenges for heat management. 800V Fast-charging capability. Tank Capacity.
In Milan, Italy, FCA presented the all-new, third-generation Fiat 500—which is a battery-electric vehicle. With an output of 87 kW, the new 500 has a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) (self-limited) and delivers acceleration from 0-62 mph in 9.0 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1 seconds and 0-31 mph in 3.1
GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. GM engineers will present a new paper on the development of the eAssist system at the upcoming SAE 2012 World Congress & Exhibition in Detroit in April. base model.
As part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. Significant elements like the closed Singleframe and the continuous strip of lights in the rear emphasize its kinship with the other electrically powered Audis in the e-tron fleet. meters (16.3
87 mph, when the maximum speed of the electric motor would be reached at approx. Due to this individual solution, the battery system could be designed in a particularly light and compact manner. The low weight is also due to the material-saving busbar concept and the light but also stable crash structure of the aluminum housing.
At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. Top speed is now 135 km/h (84 mpg), versus 140 km/h (87 mph) announced earlier this year. When the driver activates the Normal mode, power is reduced to 65 kW and top speed is lowered to 115 km/h (71 mph).
The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4 Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph (140 km/h). In Eco mode, the e-Golf is limited to a top speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) and 0 to 62 mph acceleration is increased to 13.1 Top transparency of the e-Golf.
mph), and its top speed is electronically limited to 200 km/h (124.3 mph), the Audi e-tron Sportback can recuperate a maximum of 300 N·m (221.3 Depending on the setting, the LED light is either directed via the lenses onto the road or is absorbed in order to mask out areas of the light beam. lb-ft) of torque.
The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 The M Hybrid button on the center console is used to select one of three operating modes, including an ELECTRIC setting for cruising with zero local emissions at speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph) and over a maximum distance of 82 – 88 km (51 – 55 miles) in the WLTP cycle.
BMW will present the new BMW compact plug-in hybrid Concept Active Tourer at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The BMW Concept Active Tourer presents a drive concept which is new to the BMW brand. ECO PRO mode can also activate the coasting mode at two levels between 50 and 160 km/h (31 and 99 mph). Click to enlarge. The 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter
The journey started in cold and rainy conditions, and was undertaken at regular road speeds, including prolonged fast-lane cruising at up to 87 mph on the German autobahn and near the speed limit elsewhere. North of the Alps there was light rain and further south a gentle headwind blew in the sunshine. kWh per 100 kilometers (7.1
Shortly following on the global debut of the electric Taycan in September, Porsche is presenting the third version of the electric sports car: the Taycan 4S. The top speed is also 250 km/h (155 mph) in both cases. LED headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) are equipped as standard. kWh/100 km.
The BMW i Vision Dynamics is an all-electric, emission-free four-door Gran Coupe that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph with a range of 373 miles. MINI will then present an all-electric series-production model in 2019. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8 starting in May 2018.
The self-driving S-Class had to deal autonomously with a number of highly complex situations such as traffic lights, roundabouts, pedestrians, cyclists and trams. Even we ourselves were quite surprised at just how far we got using our present-day sensor technology. Initial testing. Autonomous navigation of roundabouts.
Mercedes-Benz presented the F125! seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).NEDC The real potentials of this technology are however the subject of basic research, and are still difficult to assess at present, Daimler notes. Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle. Click to enlarge. This accelerates the F 125!
Volkswagen cites acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 6.0 We longed for one-pedal driving all the way down to 0 mph, but it’s not provided. Once inside, the leatherette seats are comfortable, the forward view is superb, and the entire cabin seems light and airy. seconds, though we weren’t able to do any instrumented testing.
A compact model in the lower price segment, the Taigun, is in the development phase; the latest version of this SUV concept was presented in New Delhi, India in February 2014. In the concept vehicle, the advanced diesel delivers a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph), acceleration to 100 km/h in 6.9 Earlier post.). The T-ROC is a 2.0
There, under the “Audi connect” banner, it is presenting current and future solutions for mobile IT applications at the world’s biggest trade fair for information technology. If they are networked with traffic lights, such vehicles can accurately anticipate green lights for uninterrupted cruising.
At the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, Audi AG presented technologies for networking the car with its environment, with a particular focus on future piloted driving and mobile communications. In congested traffic at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), Audi’s piloted driving helps the driver to steer the car within certain limits.
At the IAA in 2011, Volkswagen is presenting a near-production study of this zero-emissions car. It has a distinctive identifying characteristic at its front end: the arc-shaped layout of the LED daytime running lights in the bumper. A production version of the e-up! will launch on the market in 2013. On the e-up!,
mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. The engineers therefore drew on a comparatively simple, yet light, basic configuration. The body is made of a light-weight multi-material compound consisting of high-tech steel, aluminum, and plastic components, particularly in the attachments.
This technology stops the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a red light). mph and 19 mph, and is adjustable via brakes or throttle. If the driver fails to brake, or if the car is below 18 mph (29 km/h), Autonomous Emergency Braking is activated to slow the vehicle.
The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The stack housing is manufactured in the light metal foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut using a sand casting technique. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.
After working in the helicopter industry for over 30 years, and the aviation industry in China for 17 years, Terrafugia presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a fledgling but enormously exciting industry. Targeted range is 500 miles, with a cruise speed of 200 mph. —Chris Jaran, CEO. The Transition.
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