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The Blue Oval will look to extended-range EVs (EREVs) as a way to electrify future SUVs and pickups, including the Super Duty brand. Buyers have been skeptical of their range and capabilities, and none of the six on sale today come with what could be considered a reasonable price. have jumped all over the map in recent times.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Audi’s A1 e-tron, introduced at the Geneva Motor Show ( earlier post ), is a range-extended electric city concept vehicle featuring a 75 kW (102 hp) peak power electric traction motor and a single-rotor single-rotor Wankel engine coupled with an electrical generator with a charge rating of up to 15 kW. Range extender.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km). The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM).

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JULY 11, 2011

The concepts all use three-cylinder flex fuel (gasoline and E85) engines to complement the front-wheel electric drive. In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank. Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Rolls-Royce is developing turbogenerator technology—including a new small engine—designed for hybrid-electric aviation applications. The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Full recharge at a 230V outlet will take less than 3 hours. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The first will see the vehicle converted from its respective conventional powertrain into a simple battery electric vehicle (BEV) incorporating efficiency optimized control strategies within the framework of a simple architecture based on conventional 3kW recharging rate.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Given this situation, PSA foresses process engineering and mass marketing in the 2020-2025 timeframe. FiSyPAC poster.

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MARCH 6, 2012

The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. Recharge time from 13 amps takes 10 hours, or 6 hours at 16 amps.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive.

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MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 7, 2012

The miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy will increase from 94 miles to 98 miles and the total range, including extended range operation, will be 380 miles. kWh, and engineers have expanded the state-of-charge window to use 10.8 A full recharge using a 120V could take 10.5 kWh used in the 2012 model.

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JULY 21, 2022

It marks a breakthrough on the way to fully self-driving cars and trucks by adding new design and engineering freedom. ZF’s steer-by-wire technology enables new safety and comfort features, like autonomous emergency evasive maneuvers or parking in very confined spaces. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

The control strategy used was to operate on the electric drive when possible and to recharge the ultracapacitors when the engine was operating.this resulted in a large improvement in average engine efficiency from 19% in the ICE vehicle to 30% in the micro-hybrid even though the electric motor had a peak power of only 6 kW.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

The average cost to trial participants for recharging at home is between 25p and £1 (US$0.40 This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston.

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JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability, designed to drive up to 350 miles without stopping to recharge or refuel.

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APRIL 20, 2011

The Malibu ECO features GM’s eAssist light electrification technology ( earlier post ), which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway. Ecotec direct-injection four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. dual overhead cam, four-cylinder engine with direct injection.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Opel has begun testing two development cars (mules) of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) ( earlier post ) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the four-seater on schedule for a late 2011 production date. A 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack provides all-electric range of up to 60 km/37 miles (MVEG).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine can extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a full tank.

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JULY 27, 2011

As Chevrolet very often point outs in marketing its 2011 Volt extended-range electric car, more than 70 percent of U.S. That means that if you recharge a Volt every night, and cover less than that distance daily, your car might never, ever need to switch on its range-extending gasoline engine to generate.

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JUNE 20, 2023

The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. The Pass-To-Test (PTT) of our brand-new small engine that will power our turbogenerator system is an important step forward. This will open up new, longer routes than electric battery powered aircraft can support as of today.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Student engineers participating in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge unveiled their vehicle architectures at the Washington Auto Show. The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV). An EcoCAR website— The Green Garage —.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The yet-to-be-named Buick crossover will launch in late 2010, offering a family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gasoline engines, followed in 2011 by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model. direct-injected four-cylinder engine with an optional 3.0L V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side. Glimpse of the new crossover.

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JULY 3, 2012

sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations ( earlier post ) for the HyperBus (Hybrid and Plug-in Extended Range) demonstration project in Gothenburg City. An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Earlier post.). Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

On specific test schedules conducted by LG Chem, the demonstration vehicles may achieve a range of up to 160 km (100 miles). On a standard household 220-volt outlet, the Cruze EV can be fully recharged in 8 to 10 hours. This gives the Cruze EV the same trunk space as conventional vehicles with gasoline engines.

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JUNE 13, 2009

University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). liter engine and fueled by E85 ethanol. The Ohio State’s design was powered by a 1.8-liter Powertrain diversity.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Nevertheless, said Frank Weber, Global Vehicle Line Executive and Chief Engineer for the Volt: The 230 city mpg number is a great indication of the capabilities of the Volt’s electric propulsion system and its ability to displace gasoline. Actual testing with production vehicles will occur next year closer to vehicle launch.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Opel Ampera. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 7, 2017

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. With the modernized trucks, engine idling is eliminated entirely by operating in all-electric mode during stop-and-go operations.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar Mobile was developed from the ground-up by engineers in the OnStar EV Lab. OnStar engineers then share this real-time data with the Volt engineering team to speed the development process and help ensure quality at the start of production. The Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. —Jim Federico, global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles at Chevrolet. Chevrolet EN-V concept. Click to enlarge. Next-gen EN-V.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The A3 e-tron BEV pilot program will run in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Denver markets throughout the year and provide actionable feedback and telematics data to Audi engineering teams in the US and Germany. The Audi A3 e-tron can be recharged in about nine hours with a 230-volt household socket.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Bosch is pooling its mechanical engineering expertise and offering companies factory equipment for battery production from a single source—ranging from individual components and software solutions to complete assembly lines. One of its pilot customers is Webasto, which is equipping its battery factories with Bosch technology.

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