Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In the new Mercedes-Benz research vehicle, the fuel cell stack is centrally located under the hood at the front, while the compact electric motors are installed near the wheels in the front and rear axle areas. This means that future MOFs can be flexibly installed in the body structure. Click to enlarge. Fuel cell system.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2013

This includes, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; Type III and Type IV tanks with alternative liner materials; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., Currently, high-pressure (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

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). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 1, 2022

The BMW i3’s independent vehicle architecture consists of a drive module as an aluminum chassis, which carries the e-drive, the suspension and the high-voltage battery as well as a passenger cell made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) called the life module. The door panels of the BMW i3 are made of kenaf fibers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The 8-month project will provide an overview of existing solutions for battery casings, evaluate the advantages of multi-material approaches, derive component design and production concepts and evaluate them in terms of performance and cost. A component concept will be elaborated in detail. © AZL Aachen GmbH. of Czech Republic.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). A photovoltaic array was installed at the site for this purpose. The h-tron concept car shows that we have also mastered fuel cell technology. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Audi is showcasing an electric off-roader concept at IAA 2019: the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. In terms of drive hardware, the Audi AI:TRAIL is equipped with four electric motors installed near the wheels, each of which propels one wheel directly. As is typical for Audi, the off-roader is therefore a true quattro.

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Green Car Congress

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 vehicle concept is thus optimized to meet every requirement of a future-oriented, battery-electric model family. as its standard-bearer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The initiators of eTAC have already proved that in close collaboration they are able to successfully develop innovative concepts for the aviation industry, including Airbus Industries. Fiber-reinforced composites have been developed in close collaboration with fiber producers (carbon fiber, glass fiber, etc.);

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. which is further improved with respect to performance, consumption and practical suitability, provides the power for four electric motors installed near the wheels. The stack in the F 125!, to 100 km/h in 4.9

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Mercedes Concept Hybrid Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2019

Development of the components in the new powertrain was accompanied by concepts for eventual recycling. Two carbon-fiber encased tanks in the vehicle floor of the GLC F-CELL hold 4.4 This means that as with every other Mercedes-Benz, a high level of recyclability is also assured for the GLC F-CELL. kg of hydrogen at 700 bar.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

million miles), demonstrating that the drive concept is ready for market. Two carbon-fiber-encased tanks built into the vehicle floor hold around 4 kg of hydrogen. The Daimler strain plant Untertürkheim is responsible for an establishment for the fuel cell system installation, also at the location Nabern.

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Green Car Congress

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. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The fuel-cell system is around 30% more compact than before; can for the first time be housed entirely in the engine compartment; and is installed on the usual mounting points like a conventional engine. The powerful storage battery is space-savingly installed in the rear of the SUV. By means of the 7.2 By means of the 7.2

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The ability to buy online and install remotely also highlights Polestar’s proficiency in the increasingly digital automotive world. The upgrade is rolling out for customers with eligible cars in the Polestar Extras web shop as a software download that is delivered remotely to their Polestar 2 via an Over-the-Air update.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2020

The University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) plans to develop, build, and validate a low-cost, field-installable, remotely-controlled natural gas compressor retrofit kit. Successful demonstration of this integrated self-healing valve system will advance the goal of reducing natural gas emissions across thousands of installed pneumatic controllers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Watt installed in a vehicle thermoelectric generator at high volume production. Development of fibers, resins and/or composite additives that will result in composites for gas cylinders for hydrogen storage that meet or exceed the performance specifications of today’s cylinders manufactured with composites using T700 carbon fiber (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. Not only will the stationary installations at our plants soon be networked to keep the grid stable, but so will our vehicles. While German wind and solar capacity has tripled since 2008, balancing reserves have been reduced by 20%, and costs by 50%.). Source: neon.

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Grid BMW Powered Power 191

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VISION EQXX electric concept car ( earlier post )—a highly efficient, sleek concept car capable of exceeding 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) on a single charge with an outstanding energy consumption of less than 10 kWh per 100 kilometers (efficiency of more than 6 miles per kWh).

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 31, 2023

The new Range Rover Sport SV takes the concept and cranks its wick to 626 horsepower, meaning this Rangey is capable of hitting 60 mph from rest in just 3.6 V8 installed in rigs like the last-gen Range Rover Sport SVR. Under the& hood & bonnet is a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine belting out those 626 ponies plus 553 lb.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car, featuring a mild hybrid powertrain with a 48V electrical subsystem. TDI engine installed in the Audi prologue Avant delivers a maximum of 260 kW (353 hp), while the electric motor integrated in the eight-speed tiptronic contributes up to 100 kW. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

With its new architecture, use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and premium mobility service offerings, the “ i3 marks the beginning of a new mobility age ,” said Dr. Reithofer. The production of the i3 marks the first time an automobile manufacturing plant in Germany has installed wind turbines on site to directly power production.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2015

Boeing’s Green Diesel concept, in three slides. Among more than 15 technologies on the 757 test plane, Boeing has begun testing solar and thermal “energy harvesting” to power electronic windows, as a way to reduce wiring, weight, fuel use and carbon emissions. Click to enlarge. Diamond Green Diesel in Norco, La.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Although the basic concept of the Class 1 Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)— a downsized turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine and two different energy recovery systems—was retained in the second generation, virtually every component was refined. It is now manufactured as a single unit, rather than in two sections.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2015

Its exterior skin, painted in Magnetic Blue, combines body parts made of aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), such as the front and rear lids. A heat pump removes waste heat from electrical components for thermal management and for interior climate control—an important efficiency module of the overall concept.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

Like the car’s novel architecture—based around the LifeDrive structure and its carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell ( earlier post )—the electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery were developed and manufactured independently by the BMW Group under its BMW eDrive program.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Together with the four-door AMG GT Concept, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE provides another insight into the future performance-hybrid drive strategy of the sports car brand within Mercedes-Benz. The concept car gives specific indications of what to expect from the upcoming production model.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The Hydrogen Steam Injected Intercooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) concept is intended to eliminate carbon emissions and significantly reduce NO x inflight emissions for commercial single-aisle aircraft. Hydrogen Steam Injected Intercooled Turbine Engine (HySIITE) - $3,822,026.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stellantis gave us a sneak peek with the 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod concept. Although best known for its custom crate engines, Mopar’s latest concept offers a sneak peek into an electrifying future. A carbon-fiber hood covers the 400V, 250 kW EDM attached to the frame with isolated motor mounts.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2014

Volkswagen implemented an acoustic concept for the e-Golf that is specifically tailored to the characteristics of an electric vehicle, greatly enhancing its already quiet attributes. Installing the battery pack. The touchscreen monitor will show you exactly how much you are consuming, adding to the driver-training aspect over time.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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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. It’s free, with no sales calls until you choose an installer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars. BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system. The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2

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Cars That Think

JULY 2, 2024

Along with colleagues from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , Ames Laboratory , and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, we have been studying advanced motor concepts as part of the U.S. To save space, the motor’s inverter and control electronics were installed inside the stator. research on advanced motors for EVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2025

Second, many newcomers to the e-bike industry just arent prepared to drop several thousand dollars on a brand-new concept, making this price range critical for many first-time e-bike shoppers. The Ride1Up CF Racer1 brings carbon fiber road e-bikes to the common man, offering both a traditional road bike and a gravel bike edition.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Second, many newcomers to the e-bike industry just arent prepared to drop several thousand dollars on a brand-new concept, making this price range critical for many first-time e-bike shoppers. The Ride1Up CF Racer1 brings carbon fiber road e-bikes to the common man, offering both a traditional road bike and a gravel bike edition.

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