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million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. Maximum speed is 75 mph. This is the first time that this hydrogen dual-fuel technology, which is used in the road industry, will be applied to the rail freight sector on such a widely used class of locomotive.
Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph.
For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating.
What has a claimed top speed of 221 mph, 0-60 mph acceleration faster than 2.2 The answer is the Hyperion XP-1, an exclusive hydrogen fuel-cell supercar that “was partially designed to function as an educational tool for.
The Nikkei reports that Toyota will invest about ¥20 billion yen ($165 million) to triple production capacity in Japan for its new Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) to meet what it describes as strong corporate and public-sector demand. seconds and delivers a passing time of 3 seconds from 25–40 mph.
In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen Representing BMW’s latest iteration of hydrogen fuel cell technology is the BMW iX5 Hydrogen which will join the H2R on the hill. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 liter 12-cylinder engine taken from the BMW 760i.
Hyundai’s N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept ( earlier post ) made its US debut at Automobility LA. The fuel cell stack, with an output of 85 kW (Max 95 kW), is mounted in the front, and a 62.4kWh T-type battery is mounted in the bottom to lower overall height and center of gravity. Fuel Cell Stack. Max Torque.
Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 Average NEDC fuel consumption for the four-cylinder is 3.6 – 3.5 The fuel level in the tanks and consumption in the respective operating mode are displayed in the digital instrument cluster. The two filler necks are placed under a common fuel flap.
Three of Hyundai Motor Company’s next-generation NEXO fuel-cell-electric vehicles ( earlier post ) have completed a self-driven 118-mile (190 km) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang. This is the first time that level 4 autonomous driving has been achieved with fuel-cell-electric vehicles. Five Hyundai vehicles completed the journey.
Alstom successfully performed the first test run at 80 km/h (50 mph) of the fuel cell passenger train Coradia iLint ( earlier post ) on its own test track in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony (Germany). TÜV Süd has certified the safety of the battery, the pressure tank system and the fuel cell for the coming test phases.
The 2019 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after June 2019. The NEXO, which is only available in California, is the first such hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that IIHS has tested.
There will be electric alternatives in every segment from smart to SUV, with well in excess of 130 variants in total, ranging from 48-volt on-board electrical system with EQ Boost to plug-in-hybrids to all-electric vehicles with batteries or fuel cells. kWh net) and a fuel cell stack (combined H? kWh battery (gross, 9.3 Earlier post.)
The advanced electric pickup will feature a hydrogen fuel-cell and battery powertrain. The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. 120 kW fuel cell. 300 miles on BEV alone.
The second-generation Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which made its debut in 2019 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will arrive in US dealerships—in California and Hawaii—in December. The change in design also signals a new driving experience from Mirai. Every grade comes standard with a 12.3-inch
EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.
The BMW Group produces the fuel cell systems for the pilot fleet at its in-house competence center for hydrogen in Munich. A chemical reaction takes place in the fuel cell between gaseous hydrogen from the tanks and oxygen from the air. The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation.
The BMW 330e Sedan’s electrified drivetrain allows it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 Both models feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires. When equipped with summer performance tires, the 330e Sedan reaches a top speed of 142 mph (140 mph for the 330e xDrive model).
Powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS Sport fuel-injected engine with a 2,000 hr TBO, the vehicle has a flight speed of 100 mph and runs on either premium gasoline or 100LL airplane fuel.
Lightning Systems also announced it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product. It will be available in California beginning in September 2018 where significant vouchers for fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure exist. Earlier post.) —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.
Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Assist features make automated driving possible in all speed ranges for the first time in a series production truck: Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 mph: Improves safety, efficiency, and driver comfort by automatically decelerating and accelerating to maintain a safe following distance.
The Tesla Model S reached a range on par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles after logging 320 miles of range at 75mph during a highway fuel-economy test run. During the run, the test driver drove the Model S Long Range Plus through a 100-mile stretch of interstate, involving an out-and-back loop at 75 mph in cruise control.
The next-generation Tesla Roadster, when fitted with its SpaceX Package, would be capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 1.1 According to the museum’s plaque for the all-electric supercar, the next-generation Roadster, when fitted with cold gas thrusters, would be able to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in just 1.1
RM20e is expected to yield superb blasts from zero-100 kph (zero-62 mph) in less than three seconds and zero-200 kph (zero-124 mph) at 9.88 Hyundai is also highlighting the company’s hydrogen fuel cell technology. of torque to variable road surfaces.
Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 It innovatively controls combustion of the fuel and air mixture, which leads to the improvement in efficiency of up to 10%.
The DuoPower drivetrain delivers nearly twice the horsepower and five times better fuel efficiency than a standard diesel engine. The DuoPower drivetrain features two electric motors that deliver an impressive 550 horsepower, accelerating a ZX5 bus from 0 to 20 mph in under six seconds.
Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.
Honda created the multifunctional HALO facility to reinforce its commitment to developing fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles. 25 square meters = 250 km/h (155 mph) • 18 square meters = 310 km/h (192 mph). mph (310 km/h). Max speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). Variable Nozzle Area. • Fan Specifications.
Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology, All-new 2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management and stop/start technology paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission (SAE-certified at 310 hp/348 lb-ft). Chevrolet is offering a progression of Active Fuel Management on its 5.3L The next-gen Silverado with the 2.7L
S 580 e combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1 The top speed in the ELECTRIC drive program is 140 km/h (87 mph). Mercedes-Benz is launching the new S 580 e plug-in hybrid, with which the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is celebrating its premiere in the S-Class. l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions: 33.0-26.0 kWh/100 km.
The GMC HUMMER EV truck will showcase the GMC brand’s design and engineering and will feature 1,000 horsepower; 11,500 lb-ft (15,592 N·m) of torque; and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. The original HUMMERs were derided by environmentalists as symbols of fossil-fuel excess. The last HUMMER H3 was produced in 2010.
And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. When the next-generation Roadster was unveiled back in late 2017 with the Tesla Semi, Elon Musk announced that it would be a vehicle with a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions.
Driven by two electric motors, it meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection without any limitations, as does the new combustion-engine BMW 7 Series Protection (fuel consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 15.6 The new BMW 7 Series Protection also features a self-sealing fuel tank as a standard. kWh/100 km.
second 0-60 mph time before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include: Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph. E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios.
The new RAV4 powertrains increase performance while reducing fuel consumption. A new saddle-style fuel tank distributes weight of the fuel evenly side-to-side. vs. 5.425), resulting in quicker and smoother acceleration, getting drivers from 0 – 60 mph in 8.2 Second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0) comes standard.
Electric go-karts are proving to be an exciting new field, offering thrilling rides on indoor and outdoor tracks yet without the same maintenance requirements, fuel cost, or emissions concerns as internal combustion go-karts. The company’s kart recently set a new world record with an impressive triple-digit speed.
coefficient of drag (supported by intelligent flaps that support a range of trailers), will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds, charge up a 5% grade at 65 mph, and deliver 500 miles of range, Musk said. seconds, 0-100 mph in 4.2 Emphasizing “BAMF” performance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Semi in an evening event.
The show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Fuel consumption is 1.9 At part load, indirect injection supplements gasoline direct injection for lower fuel consumption. ft) of system torque. liters per 100 kilometers (123.8
The six-cylinder engines were developed based on the ‘right-sizing’ concept, which calls for optimizing displacement to improve fuel and power efficiency. Mazda’s first PHEV also features WLTP combined fuel consumption of 1.5 Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) offers a choice of four drive modes (plus EV mode for the PHEV).
The transmission is used in the Gumpert Nathalie, the 4-wheel-drive methanol fuel cell super sports car. seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), with two synchronized 2-speed gearboxes. The multi-speed transmissions are based on a new patented E-shifting technology, using a “zero-backlash” dog clutch.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 5.7 This enables the four-cylinder BMW X1 xDrive23i (fuel consumption combined: 7.2 – 6.5 Also in the launch line-up is the new BMW X1 sDrive18i (fuel consumption combined: 7.0 – 6.3 BMW iX1 – Gen5 BEV Technology. l/100 km [32.6 – 36.2 l/100 km [33.6 – 37.3
mph) in sixth gear is reduced from 13.7 mph) is reached in roughly four seconds. When it comes to fuels, the brand is committed to sustainably produced Audi e-diesel (currently, synthetic diesel produced by Joule, earlier post ), which enables CO 2 -neutral driving. 48V Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Systems'
mph) in just 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (25.6 The new RS 4 Avant now outputs 331 kW (450 metric hp), which equals an output of 155.5 metric hp per liter. This allows the RS 4 Avant to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62.1 The TFSI engine weighs just 182 kilograms (401.2 lb), which is 31 kilograms (68.3
The new top-of-the-range BMW 545e xDrive Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.1 Maximum system torque is 600 N·m and top speed is reached at 250 km/h (155 mph), while a speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) is possible in purely electric operation. l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.3 – 15.3
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