Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power.

Diesel 322

Diesel Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 322

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2014

Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Drivetrain of the RS 5 TDI concept with biturbo.

Audi 338

Audi Volt Exhaust Production 338

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Citroën will unveil its new C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept at the Paris Motor Show. With the C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept, Citroën went further. The C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept goes even further by adopting the Hybrid Air drivetrain. Hybrid Air. l/100 km (76 mpg US). Body style optimized for aerodynamic performance.

Concept 290

Concept Hybrid Parts Carbon 290

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2012

ships with a cargo-carrying capability of less than 60,000 metric tonnes—bulk carrier concept design: the Green Dolphin. The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. Draught, design.

2020 294

2020 Design Concept Fuel 294

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2010

The MBtech Reporter concept plug-in hybrid pickup truck study recently introduced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover featured a customized drive concept named “DualX E-Drive” The drive system combines a 70 kW electric motor with a turbocharged 1.2-liter liter, four-cylinder combustion engine with exhaust gas.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Click to enlarge.

Mitsubishi 252

Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2013

HYbrid FE concept. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, PEUGEOT and Total will unveil the hybrid 208 HYbrid FE concept. HYbrid FE concept. The rate of unburned fuel in the combustion chamber is reduced by valves of increased diameter, redesigned exhaust pipes and manifold, and an adapted valve lift pattern. Click to enlarge.

Concept 286

Concept Hybrid Oil Engine 286

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2019

With the gasoline tank reduced in size to 9 liters (for a Golf Variant TGI, that corresponds to a range of approximately 200 kilometers) and now serving merely as a backup, this is referred to as a quasi-monovalent drive concept. Both can be added to fuels or are available as pure biofuels.

Gas 247

Gas Available Range Gasoline 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Among its many offerings at the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the Audi TT Sportback concept—a car that leverages but elongates the design idiom of the classic TT. Dr. Hackenberg noted that the “ TT Sportback concept unites two concepts to form a new member of a potential TT family. ” wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

Audi 210

Audi Concept MPG Engine 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG.

Mercedes 448

Mercedes Hybrid Battery Batteries 448

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Stena Line is seeking novel, cost-effective approaches to recover energy from exhaust gases from ship engines and to transform it into a more useful energy form (e.g., The company is also interested in efficient turbine systems that generate electricity from the kinetic energy from the massflow and velocity of the exhaust gases.

Exhaust 150

Exhaust Engine Energy Mariner 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The D-EGR concept dedicates one (or more) cylinders to EGR production and fuel reforming. The new engines, due to be available in PSA vehicles by 2018, will consume 10% less fuel than their predecessors across all uses, according to PSA. PSA concept D-EGR engine. Source: SwRI, DEER 2012. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline 268

Gasoline 2018 Engine Commercial 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. To further reduce fuel consumption, the Theta II’s engine management software, which governs injection pressure, engine cycle timing and exhaust retreatment rates, has been revised. The Hyundai Nuvis. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Hyundai 199

Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The plug-in full hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics all-wheel drive concept car is powered by a 1.5-liter, The purpose of the high-performance concept study was to visualize the dynamic performance typical of a BMW against the backdrop of future demands in sustained mobility, according to the company. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

All-Electric 268

All-Electric Plug-in Concept Plug 268

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2022

The independent study brought together experts from across the UK to assess the design challenges, manufacturing demands, operational requirements and market opportunity of potential zero-carbon emission aircraft concepts. The regional concept, powered by fuel cells, carries 75 passengers up to 800 nmi at a speed of 325 knots.

Hydrogen 369

Hydrogen Carbon Emissions Green 369

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2014

megajoules of fuel energy are available to the new R18 e-tron quattro per lap at Le Mans. liters less fuel available in the course of 24 hours than the gasoline units. A complex set of rules assesses the various technical concepts. Compared with the 2006 5.5-liter Specifically, 138.7 This amounts to 6.16

2006 294

2006 Audi 2014 Engine 294

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2023

—Werner Kübler, Head of Engineering MAN Engines Specifically, the MAN D3876 in the PistenBully 800 offers one third more thrust than all snow groomers currently available on the market. Equipped with the latest exhaust technologies, the MAN D3876 complies with the current and strict EU Stage V emission regulations.

Engine 293

Engine Future Exhaust Diesel 293

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced preliminary test results of its Dedicated-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (D-EGR) demonstration vehicle ( earlier post ) at the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. With D-EGR, one or more cylinders have their exhaust connected directly to the intake system. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline 317

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust 317

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

The E 250 BlueTEC concept. At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased a concept E 250 BlueTEC designed for the North American market. In Europe, this BlueTEC technology is available in a series production model starting autumn 2009 with the E 350 BlueTEC. Click to enlarge.

Diesel 150

Diesel Mercedes Concept Exhaust 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust, one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

Conversion 418

Conversion CO2 Carbon Exhaust 418

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The Chevrolet Menlo will be the brand’s first fully electric vehicle available in China. The Chevrolet Menlo has adopted the athletic design of the Chevrolet FNR-X all-purpose sports concept vehicle. Its new-generation design language was inspired by the Chevrolet FNR-CarryAll concept SUV. The Blazer has muscular styling.

Chevrolet 230

Chevrolet China Global 2019 230

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The new TwinAir family engine combines the concept of downsizing (displacement and weight reduction) with technologies including supercharging with high-efficiency turbocharger; integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head; and the new MultiAir intake valve control system. Earlier post.). liter and 155 bhp 1.4-liter

2014 299

2014 Gasoline 2000 Exhaust 299

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Concept Fire Truck (CFT) of Rosenbauer is the technological basis for the eLHF. Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. In addition, the project specifications also provide for reduced noise emissions as well as an improvement in occupational health and safety, technical availability and communication.

Hybrid 259

Hybrid Climate Protection Concept Climate 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

D-EGR is an engine and control concept that combines fuel reforming to produce hydrogen with high levels of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to achieve very high levels of thermal efficiency. In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter PSA has been a member of the HEDGE consortium (now at HEDGE-III ) since 2004.

Fuel Economy 277

Fuel Economy Engine Fuel Economy 277

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In visual terms, the fuel cell vehicles basically resemble their production counterparts, reflecting the Volkswagen Group’s strategic approach of developing alternative drivetrains so as to increase the powertrain options available to customers within the high-volume model lines. VW Technology Center for Electric Traction. —Prof.

Audi 278

Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

TEG component (cartridge) and TEG architecture concept. Gentherm is supplying modular, cylindrical-shaped thermoelectric cartridges that convert waste heat from the exhaust into electricity. We are now working closely with Tenneco to integrate our thermoelectric cartridges into a new and innovative exhaust system design.

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Waste Economy Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

The OBS system uses waste exhaust energy to effect the fuel separation and provides a simple and reliable means for managing the separated fuels. from using optimal octane in the base engine, and another 7% potential improvement due to downsizing enabled by the increase in torque available. These results were intriguing.

Gasoline 316

Gasoline Engine Toyota Fuel Economy 316

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed. The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019. and Moog Inc.,

Fully Electric 536

Fully Electric Diesel Electrical Electric 536

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

In certain driving situations, the new A-Class compact is able to drive semi-autonomously for the first time, and MULTIBEAM LED headlamps are available on request. To do this we have opted for a combination of uncompromisingly dynamic design and an intuitive operating concept. New, efficient gasoline and diesel engines.

Mercedes 303

Mercedes Engine Gasoline-Electric Exhaust 303

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

This plant, featuring the first integrated smart factory concept from Dürr, is being built at the San Luis Potosí site. This concept offers the advantage of sorting the vehicles with elective access which eliminates the need for an additional, conventional painted body store. production.

BMW 253

BMW Mexico Industry Industrial 253

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is helping a client develop a simple post-refinery treatment process that reduces exhaust emissions from diesel engines by overcoming the soot/nitrogen oxides (NO x ) reduction trade-off that has plagued engine researchers for decades.

Cleaner 321

Cleaner Diesel Engine Fuel 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. EADS is also cooperating with Rolls-Royce on a future distributed propulsion system concept (DEAP) for full-size passenger aircraft.

Hybrid 334

Hybrid Re-Charge Electrical Electric 334

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

Kenworth had displayed a concept version of the T680 Advantage at the Mid-America show in 2013. The MX-13/Fuller package is also available in a standard T680, with about a 2% improvement in fuel economy.) T680 Advantage aero enhancements. Click to enlarge. Kenworth T680 Advantage. Production of the commercial model began this month.

Kenworth 275

Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

This improvement was enabled in part through the use of a large-volume exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and improvements in combustion efficiency and knock control. The exhaust heat recirculation system has also been improved and made more compact, lighter and efficient. Available Advanced Technologies. Click to enlarge.

Prius 150

Prius Nickel Metal Hydride Toyota Available 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2012

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, along with collaborators from Italy and Spain, have designed new core-shell type catalysts inspired by the concepts of supramolecular chemistry that oxidize methane 30 times better than do currently available catalysts. It completely burned methane at 400 °C.

Emissions 236

Emissions Engine Exhaust Spain 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The remaining two-thirds are lost as waste heat going into the environment through the car’s exhaust emissions and through the radiator. Making some of that waste heat energy available through intelligent heat management offers significant potential for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, BMW said.

BMW 218

BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

Achates Power, the developer of a two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston opposed-cylinder (OPOC) engine ( earlier post ) is now “concept-ready”, David Johnson, Achates Power CEO, told GCC in an interview at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit. of fuel over the majority of the operating range.

Engine 199

Engine Concept Power Powered 199