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JUNE 15, 2012

Coinciding with the opening of the first BMW i Store on London’s Park Lane, the BMW Group presented the new BMW i Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Concept—a custom-made complement to the BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ). The compact bicycle can be folded up quickly; the trunk of the BMW i3 Concept has room for two.

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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JULY 1, 2022

In a seamless transition, further e-drive components will be manufactured there with immediate effect in addition to producing high-voltage battery modules, which is already being done since May 2021. The door panels of the BMW i3 are made of kenaf fibers. With a cell capacity of 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a gross energy content of 42.2

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AUGUST 25, 2018

The thin rechargeable battery in the underbody has a useable capacity of approximately 80 kWh and enables an approximate range of more than 250 miles. Side air vents help to cool the battery. The show car’s body structure is made of carbon fiber. EQ Concept Vehicles: Outlook for Electric Cars in all Segments.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Honda also said they’ll be connected yet fun-to-drive, offer a not-yet-detailed Motion Management System for ride and handling, emphasize efficiency, and have lightweight, energy-dense battery packs.

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JUNE 2, 2021

The BMW iX is the BMW Group’s new technology flagship, offering a new take on the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology also includes a high-voltage battery. Its volumetric energy density at cell level is up by around 40% compared to the high-voltage battery in the 2020 BMW i3.

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APRIL 23, 2012

The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The plug-in hybrid has an all-electric driving range of 80 km (50 miles), and was specifically designed for the China market. The Audi A6 L e-tron concept delivers sporty performance. miles) on electric power.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

—Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. Earlier post.)

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MAY 11, 2012

One of the highlights on the Audi stand at the 2012 Wörthersee Tour in Austria (an annual gathering of Audi VW, Seat and Skoda enthusiasts) is an electric bicycle technology concept: the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. The lithium-ion battery is housed in the frame; it weighs about 5 kg (11.02 kW, a new world best for e-bikes.

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JUNE 12, 2011

Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The lithium-ion battery, located in the front section of the car, stores up to 9.1

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. of total BMW Group sales in the US.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Mercedes has been teasing the electric 4×4 since the concept version debuted in 2021. Mercedes is unveiling the electric G-Class on April 24 Mercedes first revealed the G-Class EQG concept at the Munich Motor Show in September 2021. Since then, Mercedes has been previewing the concept for months.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. Here at Electrek , we see and report on a lot of wild EV concepts. Energy comes from a 70kWh battery with a 250 mile range.

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JULY 1, 2020

Aerodynamic efficiency plays a key role in achieving world-beating range and performance, and is particularly valuable to an EV in that it provides “smart range” independent of battery pack size. The effectiveness of this diffuser has been enhanced by extending it forward by virtue of the battery pack itself providing part of its curved form.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

consortium is developing a mobility concept for an efficient electric vehicle, making the design as light as possible while still delivering the best possible safety protection. EV is targeted to have a range of more than 100 km (62 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). A prototype vehicle on the track from the Visio.M

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JUNE 13, 2016

The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack developed in Vancouver, Canada together with partner Ford in the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) joint venture. million miles), demonstrating that the drive concept is ready for market. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 14, 2015

Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept. Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The Audi e-tron concept. 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. The 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables a range of approximately 248 kilometers (154 miles) (NECD combined cycle). Battery pack and charging.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept. Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. The new concept, based on Volkswagen’s New Small Family (the Up! models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

research vehicle (the “125” marking 125 years of the automobile), a fuel-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles) that anticipates more than two generations of vehicles to 2025 and beyond. Lithium-sulphur batteries (e.g., The lithium-sulphur battery for the F 125! When designing the F 125!,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The concept car has high-voltage 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear.

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JULY 11, 2017

For instance, you have battery life and even ugly designs of the past. This car can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.8 It could reach speed of up to 125 miles per hour when the engine is at 14,000 rpm. And the most amazing thing about the Tesla Roadster is that it has a 200 mile mileage. Rimac Concept One.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88% and boosted fuel efficiency by 70%, exceeding 12 miles per gallon in road tests. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Technical targets in the Blueprint fall into four areas: battery R&D; electric drive system R&D; vehicle lightweighting; and advanced climate control technologies. Some specific goals for 2022 include: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh. Earlier post.). —Blueprint. Electric drive systems. kW/kg to 1.4

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MAY 16, 2013

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Li-ion battery.

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JUNE 10, 2015

The intelligent body concept uses this mixed-materials approach to increase the strength and rigidity of the passenger cell while at the same time significantly reducing vehicle weight. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The innovative insulation concept has the additional effect of further improving acoustic comfort.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Rear-mounted 3-cylinder engine.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. draws its power from a lithium-ion battery pack behind the seats, which consists of consumer cells and provides a capacity of 13.5 One key to Visio.M’s high energy efficiency is its light weight; without the battery, Visio.M

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. 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. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ). lb), including the large battery pack.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. 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).

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AUGUST 31, 2024

Many of the new cars were making their North American debuts as concepts that will never make it to market in their current form, but some are near production-ready. Acura Performance EV Concept Future Acura EV? Acura revealed the Performance EV Concept. Just three of the carbon fiber body and chassis 6.6-liter

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Under the technology designation EQ Power, the latest electric model (destined for subsequent series production) from the Mercedes-Benz family combines fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a plug-in hybrid. miles) in the NEDC. F-CELL drivers will also benefit from a battery-powered range of up to 49 km (30.5

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). The Li-ion battery pack is placed under the floor. BMW i3 Concept Coupé.

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MARCH 8, 2017

Renault unveiled the ZOE e-Sport Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The bodywork of the ZOE e-Sport Concept concept car, which features sporty styling and the same body color as the latest Renault e.dams single-seater, is made entirely from carbon fiber and weighs 1,400 kilograms, including the battery (450 kg).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its close-to-production concept Generation EQ electric vehicle—the forerunner of Mercedes-Benz’s new product brand for electric mobility, EQ. The high-efficiency lithium-ion battery originates from the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. as its standard-bearer. Earlier post.).

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