Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Lexus will introduce the LF-CC, a new, mid-sized coupe concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Earlier this year, Lexus unveiled the LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The powertrain combines a TSI engine (gasoline-powered with 110 kW / 150 PS), an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS), a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), and a 1.1 The New Compact Coupe.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric. —John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. The motor develops 291 lb.ft.

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. gasoline engine.

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Honda Plug-in Plug Hybrid 296

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Volkswagen calls the complete electric drive unit featured in the E-Bugster “Blue-e-Motion”. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.;

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JUNE 20, 2013

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor (DQ 400 E) in the engine compartment. The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Kits Gasoline-Electric 275

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2011

Nakata suggested that such an engine applied in a hybrid would result in total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions comparable to that of an electric vehicle. The engine used in the first- and second-generation Prius (the 1.5L 1NZ-FXE) had a thermal efficiency of about 37%; the thermal efficiency of the new 1.8L

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Toyota Gasoline Engine Hybrid 337

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 The motor generator is liquid-cooled.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Volvo Cars will publicly unveil its new S90 premium sedan at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. gasoline engine with an 8-speed automatic, a crankshaft-mounted Integrated Starter-Generator (C-ISG), a 65 kW traction motor on the rear axle, and a 9.2 kWh (nominal) capacity, with 6.7

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Volvo Detroit Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Hyundai will introduce a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to the market in 2012, according to Dr. Byungsoon Min, of Hyundai Motor Company R&D Center, presenting at the SAE 2010 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego this week. Ah, 270 V); Hybrid power control unit; Electric air conditioning compressor; and.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2018

INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. As a result of this emphasis on low-emission technology, INFINITI expects more than half its global sales to be electric vehicles by 2025.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. liter VR6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. the Golf GTE, earlier post.)

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Plug-in SUV Detroit Concept 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

General Motors Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant worker Tina Oaks attaches wiring harnesses on a Spark EV battery pack. General Motors will bring all its electric vehicle battery pack building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its expanded battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich.

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2015 Chevrolet Batteries Battery 225

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JANUARY 11, 2016

The Tiguan GTE Active Concept is equipped with a turbocharged and direct-injection TSI gasoline engine that produces 148 hp (110 kW) and 184 lb-ft (201 N·m) of torque, mated to two electric motors: 40 kW on the front axle and 85 kW on the rear. The vehicle can cover up to 20 miles (32 km) in all-electric mode. Rear motor.

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Plug-in Concept SUV Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2011

The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the 9 th -generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring. gasoline, hybrid and natural gas.

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Honda Concept Civic Hybrid Gas 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited, will showcase its latest series hybrid vehicle technology application in the PROTON Concept which will be unveiled at the 80 th International Geneva Motor Show. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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Concept Hybrid Engine Range 210

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata Hybrid in Seoul, Korea. The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 The 38 kW electric motor also delivers maximum torque of 205 N·m (151 lb-ft).

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JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. liter gasoline engines. liter EcoBoost engine will be released in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 11, 2013

As part of its approach to e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond, said Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 13, 2010

The Revenge team filmed a historic meeting in Detroit today — getting GM Vice President and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk together on camera for the first time. More details after the jump : Detroit’s Electric Avenue: The Street of Dreams? Paine, who produced the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

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Detroit General Motors Tesla Motors 2010 140

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. The Blue-Will concept is powered by an all-aluminum 152 hp (113 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.6-liter Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in PHEV Hyundai Concept 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2012

Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. The control shaft is driven by a wear-free, brushless electric motor. In a test involving a turbocharged 2.0-liter,

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Range Gasoline-Electric Exhaust Engine 252

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

Opel will debut the new Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show; the company will also showcase the Ampera, Opel’s implementation of the Voltec extended range electric vehicle architecture. The Ampera made its global debut in march at the Geneva Motor Show. liter gasoline and the 1.3 turbo diesel motor.

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Fuel MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 186

Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors brand brought the past to the future with its new Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. Scout Motors paid homage to the past through the Traveler and Terra’s designs and names. Scout will offer two versions of the Traveler SUV and Terra truck: an all-electric model and a gasoline-fueled range-extended version.

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Motoring Motors Motor Future 95

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Using current battery performance and cost, they evaluated PHEVs and EVs across a range of scenarios and configurations—which including 10-, 20- or 40-mile all electric range, with low or high electric power, with or without battery replacement, and with or without opportunity charging. Source: Brooker et al. Click to enlarge.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 28, 2009

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. “GM is spending $336m to upgrade the Hamtramck plant; $202m for a new plant in Flint, north of Detroit, that will build 1.4 “GM is spending $336m to upgrade the Hamtramck plant; $202m for a new plant in Flint, north of Detroit, that will build 1.4 Related Stories.

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Volt Detroit GM Recharge 124

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MAY 9, 2009

General Motors 2MT70 FWD two-mode hybrid transaxle, as seen from. direct injection, spark ignition V6 gasoline engine, while requiring no more space than a conventional six-speed automatic transaxle. Motor-Generators. by Jack Rosebro. engine side. Click to enlarge. four-cylinder turbo-diesel to a 3.6L

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Revenge of the Electric Car

AUGUST 28, 2010

In 2005 we were editing Who Killed the Electric Car? and trying to put together the pieces behind the ridiculous decision by car makers to terminate their advanced electric car programs. In short, we had a great final shoot in Detroit. Or better yet the Cadillac SRXs will be electric too. 1 Cadillac SRX to every 6 Volts.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

Ltd (BYD) will reveal plans for the launch of US-ready electric drive vehicles and clean energy products at the upcoming 2011 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The BYD S6DM SUV is an independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine.

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MARCH 8, 2017

The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. Toyota Motor engineers are presenting five papers on the MSHS at the upcoming SAE WCX 17 next month in Detroit.) liter V6 gas engine and two electric motors.

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Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

Hyundai introduced its Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). The clutch actuator assembly features electric motors for actuation, and an external damper improves NVH.

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MPG Hyundai Fuel Economy Tucson 210

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MAY 24, 2011

In conjunction with the Memorandum, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a pilot project to incorporate electric vehicles and technologies into the Federal fleet. GSA announced its initial purchase of more than 100 electric vehicles for a vehicle pilot. million gallons of gasoline, or 385,000 barrels of oil.

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APRIL 26, 2019

At WCX SAE World Congress Experience this year in Detroit, Nissan presented a paper on the development of and technologies applied in the new 2.5L Nissan Decherd currently assembles engines for Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, TITAN and INFINITI QX60, as well as motors for the all-electric Nissan LEAF.

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Nissan Engine 2019 Fuel Economy 246

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a more powerful 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found.

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Fuel Economy Economy Hyundai Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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