Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

In normal driving, the motor on the rear axle provides propulsion as standard. Now, due to a number of optimizations, the front electric motor is almost entirely disengaged and disconnected from the electricity supply. Only when the driver requests more power do both motors spring into action. When braking from 100 km/h (62.1

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Rave reviews of the vehicle typically included moderate criticisms of the yoke, while negative reviews, such as those from motoring agency Edmunds, flat out concluded that the yoke is a joke and one that contributed to the Model S Plaid being a “waste of money.”

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MPH Waste Tesla Miles 145

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

Alstom successfully performed the first test run at 80 km/h (50 mph) of the fuel cell passenger train Coradia iLint ( earlier post ) on its own test track in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony (Germany). The hydrogen used for the test runs is the by-product of an industrial process, which is reasonably reused as a waste product.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

The e-tron Sportback uses a three-motor, all-wheel-drive system that will also be adopted in future production Audi models with all-electric drive: one electric motor on the front axle and two on the rear powering all four wheels, transforming the high-performance coupé into an e-quattro. miles) (NEDC). Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

The brand wasted no time in proving its high-performance EV’s capabilities. kWh battery, the EV6 GT’s dual-motor powertrain cranks out 576 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. kWh battery, the EV6 GT’s dual-motor powertrain cranks out 576 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Powered by a 77.4 Powered by a 77.4 seconds) for half the cost.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

of near instantaneous torque—more than any F-150 before it—and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. —Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company.

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F-150 Ford Extended Range Electric 526

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Quimera and Altran, its global technological partner of Quimera, will present the “All Electric GT” AEG prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring three UQM motors developing a combined 700 bhp (522 kW), the AEGT has a top speed currently limited to 300 km/h (186 mph).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

The partnership will investigate second-generation biofuels—biofuels derived from waste biomass such as straw, wood and sewage sludge—to create high performance cars with reduced CO 2 emissions. Current projects include the transformation of algae, wood waste and sewage sludge into new forms of energy.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Its streamlined frame houses a 36V 352.8Wh battery that runs the 350W motor (which peaks at 600W), giving you up to 52 miles of pedal assistance (supported by a superior torque sensor) and top speeds of 25 MPH (unlocked from its standard 20 MPH). 1,799) 28 MPH for up to 55 miles Go 1 Utility e-bike: $1,399 (Reg.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. The base 3.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2012

And, according to Police Fleet Magazine , the typical police vehicle wastes half a gallon of fuel for each hour it idles. In recent Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing , the EcoBoost Police Interceptor beat all competitive police cars from General Motors and Chrysler in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. The base 3.5-liter

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Baua Electric

JUNE 19, 2024

As we’ve underscored before with plug-in hybrids and EVs, when you’re not harnessing waste heat from an engine, the use of cabin heat comes at a pretty steep cost in terms of range lost. The route included a near-equal mix of 65-mph freeway driving and 30-50 mph boulevards with some hills and stoplights.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

There’s an aspect of this that feels like the NTSB is wasting its time to even investigate these types of incidents. From AP: Investigators in Philadelphia believe that Mach-E driver Dimple Patel was driving about 71 mph (114 kph), using both BlueCruise and Adaptive Cruise Control, when the crash occurred. Images: Ford Motor Co.]

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

kWh Li-ion battery pack; accessory power module (APM); Voltec transaxle drive unit—including transmission, motors, and power inverter—and associated thermal systems to provide cooling. The transmission oil loop for cooling of the transmission and motors. 2 (1 Motor EV, 2 Motor EV). 1 (1 Motor EV).

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Malibu Hybrid 2016 Chevrolet Design 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Automatic Labs and Ford Motor Company announced a joint experimental collaboration to improve the driving experience for Ford & Lincoln vehicle owners. For example, Automatic learns about a driver’s driving style and provides subtle audio cues when a driver does things that waste gas, such as: Rough Braking. Click to enlarge.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 250

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

TFSI quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than six seconds and consumes 2.5 TFSI engine and electric motor to deliver 270 kW (367 hp) and 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) of system torque—enough to accelerate the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and for a top speed of 220 km/h (1367 mph).

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. liter TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. The Range_e also features regenerative braking to capture energy usually wasted in heat energy via the brakes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The e-tron quattro features a three-motor (one front, two rear) all-wheel drive system that delivers total output (while boosting) of up to 370 kW (496 hp) and total torque of more than 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). The controller continuously computes the optimal interplay of the electric motors for every driving situation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. The two electric motors on the rear axle each output 170 kW and 460 N·m (339.3 Earlier post.) lb-ft) of torque—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

Unlike the 3-motor e-tron quattro, the h-tron uses two electric motors, one on each axle, and so drives like a “conventional” electric vehicle, notes Audi Head of Electric Powertrain Siegfried Pint—i.e. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said. Earlier post.).

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

It also allows for relatively rapid monitoring of large systems: At present, the 3 mph top speed of the device is imposed by the propulsion motors, not the detector itself, so faster surveying is possible. All of these systems could benefit significantly from improved leak-detection methods, Chatzigeorgiou says.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

TDI and electric motor deliver 275 kW (373 hp) and 700 N·m (516 lb-ft) of system torque—enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 The disk-shaped electric motor provides 94 kW and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of torque. The TDI and electric motor are then deactivated. mph) if the traffic is slow-moving.

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Audi Diesel MPG SUV 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

ISO/TS16949 is an automotive quality management system based on ISO 9001 and emphasizes defect prevention and reduction of variation and waste at all steps in the design and manufacturing process. A UQM PP125EX traction motor powers the wheels. The Caliber ReEv accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.3

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Stopping over 9,000 pounds of metal and batteries after it goes 0-60 mph in just 3 seconds takes is no small task, after all, and one can only hope that GM has extra safeties built within the vehicle to ensure that it’s as safe to operate as possible. as its fossil fuel-powered predecessor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2016

kWh Kokam Ultra High Energy NMC battery packs—one in each motor housing—with 150 Ah cells totaling 154 kWh of energy storage. The four brushless, sensorless motors each generating 17.4 The Solar Impulse uses four 38.5 Total mass of the batteries is 633kg (2,077 lb).

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Solar Energy Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. The new engine is notable for its high thermal efficiency and output, with provisional performance figures for the full hybrid self-charging system (engine and electric motor combined anticipating a maximum 178 DIN hp/131kW). UX 200 with new 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Compared to baseline figures for 2010, the Group wants to reduce energy and water consumption, waste generation and emissions (including CO 2 emissions) by 25% in all of its business areas. Fuel consumption of the sedan, which has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), is 5.3 VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) Mild hybrid: stop-start 2.0

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Electric motor efficiency targets within the FOA. AOI 5: Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors (APEEM) Technologies. The purpose of this AOI is to develop the next generation of power inverters and electric motors. The demonstrated motor shall be capable of operating for a minimum of 15 years. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

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. Not so much as you would think, especially with technology changing fast.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range. kW to travel at 60 mph (100 kph), the max range will be 93 miles (150 km). Given a traction battery capacity of 24 kWh, and a power demand of 15.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8 The electric motor, generator and power split device are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission casing directly comparable in size to that of a conventional gearbox. km) at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The new four-cylinder units mark a return to the popular sports sedan’s roots—it was with lightweight, high-performance four-cylinder units in a similar vein that the BMW 3 Series made its debut back in 1975, with the first six-cylinder units for this series making their appearance at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron. a high-performance electric sports car featuring four drive motors—two each at the front and rear axles—making the concept car a true quattro. seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37 – 75 mph) in 4.1 Audi will soon use this technology in a similar form for production vehicles.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Why waste electricity when you can just pedal? Two weeks later, I ended up buying an A2B from Ultra Motor in the UK and sharing it with my producer. It costs about the same as a good full suspension mountain bike ($2600), goes 20 mph without pedaling, and runs 20 miles on a charge if you don’t pedal at all. A confession.

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San Diego Electric Electrical Available Today 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor. ICEs are just boring and inefficient in the sense of wasting energy. l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2014

On the evening before the Paris Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group presented not only the production-bound Passat GTE plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), but also staged the world premiere of the XL Sport—a highly efficient sports car concept based on Volkswagen’s XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ). Volkswagen XL Sport concept.

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Baua Electric

JULY 16, 2024

Wallke’s electric bikes have never shied away from high-power motors or heavy duty frames. But with the Wallke X3 Max, the company doubled down to give us twice the motors for an all-wheel-drive ride. These dual motors offer a ridiculous amount of power, each rated at 1,000W continuous and 1,600W of peak power. That’s 3.2

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