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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. Under “eGrip” , the Audi e-bike Wörthersee runs solely on the electric motor and can reach a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).
Chevrolet Spark EV Tech Performance concept. Chevrolet previewed the Spark EV Tech Performance concept, as well as other performance-oriented concepts of the Sonic, Malibu, new Impala, and Cruze Diesel. The EV It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 Sonic concepts. Cruze Diesel concept. Impala concept.
The 3008 HYbrid4 concept previews the production model that will appear in spring 2011. Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show as the platform to show two concept versions of its HYbrid4 platform. In addition, Peugeot introduced the BB1 electric concept car. seconds, and top speed is 209 km/h (130 mph). Click to enlarge.
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The proof-of-concept Aviat Husky CNG, which flew more than 1,000 miles from Aviat’s headquarters in Afton, Wy., The 200 hp Lycoming four-cylinder engine power the aircraft with a cruise speed of 143 mph. The tank is removable and can be refilled using a CNG refilling system, either personal or at a commercial location.
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Volkswagen will present the concept car as part of a world première at Auto Shanghai (18 to 26 April) in an homage to China, currently the largest market for zero-emission vehicles. ROOMZZ concept. seconds; the maximum speed is capped at 180 km/h (112 mph). The series version of the ID. Alongside the ID. ROOMZZ, the ID.
mph) and will often have to remain mobile for hours at a time without charging. Audi AI systems are capable of learning and thinking, while also being proactive and personal. An automobile like the AI:ME will drive predominantly in the speed range between 20 and 70 km/h (12.4
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Professor Subodh Mhaisalkar, Executive Director of ERI@N, said the NAVIA platform brings together two state-of-the-art concepts critical for future transportation in urban cities. Click to enlarge.
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Automotive supplier Schaeffler introduced a new micro-mobility concept during the “auto motor und sport” conference. The Schaeffler concept combines the advantages of stability and weather protection with the energy consumption and space utilization of a pedelec. With the electrically-assisted drive system (up to 25 km/h / 15.5
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Audi says it is the first automobile manufacturer to implement such a DTS-based goods-to-personconcept. —Axel Bley, Head of Logistics Concept Development. Unlike the previous person‑to‑goods commissioning, a DTS does not need wide lanes and picking bays, so the shelves can be positioned much closer together.
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Building on its unveiling at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric vehicle concept is making its US auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show. The front and rear motors power all four wheels and enable a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). Personalized light.
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Our aim is to gain leadership in the field of autonomous driving by moving beyond concepts and pioneering technologies that will reach the customers. Personally, I am convinced that the majority of tomorrow’s car owners will not even dream of buying a car without autonomous driving possibilities. Earlier post.). —Stefan Jacoby.
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mph); the engine is restarted from standstill predictively. The already sporty ratio of the standard progressive steering becomes even more direct as the steering angle increases; a new damping concept also conveys intensive, finally differentiated feedback from the road. The Audi A6 can coast between 55 and 160 km/h (34.2
BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The Lane Departure Warning system operates at speeds between 40 – 130 mph.
a concept vehicle presaging the first of a new fleet of Volkswagen electric cars and highlighting Volkswagen’s vision for the future in a number of areas, including autonomous driving and a new Open Space concept for the interior. concept car at the show further demonstrates a concept of autonomous driving for the year 2025.
Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. In so doing, it embodies the character of the BMW i brand, the mission of which is to transform personal mobility. That will be enough to propel the BMW iX from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 5.0
Even with the base steering, a new steering boost concept provides the driver with intensive feedback from the road. The customer can also personalize the system by adjusting some 400 parameters to set up an individual profile for greater comfort and create six more driving profiles. TFSI is mated to a seven-speed S tronic; the 3.0
The modular MissionEVT systems can be scaled up for use in large trucks or down for innovative personal transportation solutions as well as for motorcycles and light-duty vehicles, the company says. The electric bike has a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h) and an estimated range of 150 miles. Recharging takes about 2 hours at 240V.
The new MINI Cooper SE accelerates from standing to 37 mph in 3.9 The electric MINI accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 7.3 The safety concept for the new MINI Cooper SE is thus in line with the high standards of the BMW Group, which go beyond legal requirements. seconds; its top speed is limited to 93.2
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earlier post ) The updated Golf is also one of the first compact cars to be available with semi-automated driving functions—the new Traffic Jam Assist function can guide the Golf at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in strenuous stop-and-go traffic. This means that drivers constantly have to restore their personal settings.
With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The effects of selecting this mode include paring back the e-vehicle’s maximum power output to 50 kW and limiting its top speed to 115 km/h (71 mph). Motor and gearbox assembly.
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In practice this translates into being able to drive at 120 km/h (75 mph) in 9 th gear with an engine speed of around only 1350 rpm, for example. New gearing concept. Oil supply concept accounts for 54% of fuel savings potential. This leads to higher speeds at the drive wheels, accompanied by lower drive torque. Three modes.
Undercarriage of the Volt during the 35 mph crash test. A 35 MPH frontal crash test has already been conducted on at least one Volt mule to the satisfaction of the company, with particular emphasis given to the integrity of the battery pack during the test. in a recent Carnegie Mellon study, and that “ new concepts ” promise to.
The two electric motors accelerate the e-tron from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds (with boost engaged) and reach a top speed of 124 mph. Their sophisticated cooling concept is designed to keep the temperature level low. The maximum drive torque is reached in 250 milliseconds. The total luggage capacity is 28.5 Drive and recuperation.
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