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Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 concept, an extendedrange electric vehicle that uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR Drives. The driver and passenger are seated ahead of a sealed airbox that houses the micro gas-turbines. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
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range up to 500 miles, and gradeability of more than 35%, while providing the most efficient kWh/mile rating available. Renewable/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) or hydrogen-powered onboard chargers will be available as an option for extendedrange and, as in the case of MDS, extended stationary run-time.
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One label design prominently features a letter grade (ranging from A+ to D) to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. A sample of the second proposed label for an extendedrange electric vehicle. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles.
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million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. At the conclusion of the project, the trucks will have carried approximately 12 million tonne-miles of freight.
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after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. During testing, the vehicle achieved 118 miles per gallon gas equivalent (combined city/highway cycle). It’s also equipped with a 1.3L
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Therefore, recovering a significant portion of the exhaust gas energy and convert it into mechanical power could be a highly effective solution to improve engine efficiency and to reduce CO 2 emissions, without applying dramatic modifications to the existing engine hardware. Exhaust gas exergy map of EcoCAR engine. Skarke et al.
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Based on a GM study of more than 300 model year 2011 and 2012 Volts in service in California for more than 30 months, many owners are exceeding the EPA-rated label of 35 miles (56 km) of EV range per full charge, with about 15% surpassing 40 miles (64 km) of range. rangeextender. lb (282 g) to 0.08
The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extendedrange (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. Result: 1,000 free, clean miles per year. Recycling saves impressive amounts of energy, which ultimately reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
the i-MiEV) and extendedrange electric vehicles; and full electric vehicles—Anderman sees the greatest market opportunity (in terms of the value of batteries sold) in the mini EV and extendedrange electric vehicle market, with $134 million in battery sales and 8,000 units. By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g.,
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with fuel cell rangeextenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. The Symbio FCell rangeextender solution is based on a modular system and ranges from 5 kW to 20 kW (based on 5 kW stacks). The three Kangoos Z.E.s Click to enlarge.
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The new charging system complements the Volt’s extended-range electric propulsion system, which with a full tank of gas and a full charge offers an EPA-estimated 53 miles of pure EV range and 106 MPGe. Drivers will enjoy having more information about their efficiencies and can aim to eke out every EV mile possible.
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