We're hopin that Frendzy,
the electric concept car from Renault will make it's way from prototype to production....
You're looking at Smart's autonomous, pure -
electric concept car from the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Not exact matches
Porsche's decision comes as the company sets out targets of launching its first range of
electric road
cars, following on
from the Mission E
concept, in the near future.
The President's initiative will empower young men and women to invent and commercialize advanced energy technologies such as efficient and cost effective methods for converting sunlight to electricity and fuel, carbon capture and sequestration, stationary and portable advanced batteries for plug - in
electric cars, advanced energy storage
concepts that will enable sustained energy supply
from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, high - efficiency deployment of power across «smart grids,» and carbon neutral commercial and residential buildings.
The angular
concept car sported a lot of modern - sounding tech: a hybrid
electric / gas power train that drove all four wheels, an onboard computer with digital displays for everything
from the speedometer to the radio, and electronic maps to help you navigate traffic snarls.
Dr Michael Schier,
from DLR's Institute of Vehicle
Concepts, said: «For
electric vehicles, the air conditioning uses a lot of electrical energy, thereby cutting down the range of
electric cars by up to 50 per cent.
Among the highlights at this year's iconic North American International Auto Show was the unveiling of two new Toyota plug - in hybrids, the Acura NSX hybrid
concept car and several
electric work trucks
from Via Motors.
It saw the launch of new
electric cars from Nissan and Chevrolet and more
electric and hybrid
concept cars than you can shake a battery at.
Below we've picked a selection of the
cars that really stood out,
from Ferrari's heritage - inspired liveries to Renault's striking
electric sports
car concept.
Volkswagen will likely use the
concept car's debut at CES to reveal its future plans for
electric and plug - in hybrid vehicles as it seeks to distance itself
from the specter of its diesel emissions scandal.
The
concept car is powered by an
electric drivetrain, and nearly all its body panels are crafted
from aluminum.
The autonomous fully
electric concept car picks up passengers
from their chosen location, greets them and takes them to where they need to go.
It represents a new generation of
concept car with
electric hybrid propulsion where electricity is generated
from hydrogen and oxygen (air) in a Toyota designed fuel cell.
The Porsche Mission E
concept is the first - ever all -
electric four - seat sports
car from Porsche that was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (2015 IAA), and has now been officially confirmed for production by the supervisory board of the Porsche AG.
Critical Knowledge: Rear - wheel - drive, 2 - passenger
concept version of a plug - in all -
electric sports car Chrysler intends to buildZero tailpipe emissions and 200 - mile maximum driving range before recharging from either a 110 - volt or a 220 - volt household appliance power outletDistinctive aerodynamic design with long, low hood and Dodge crosshair grille «Tangoreen» colored exterior with EV graphicsChrysler's ENVI Electric - Vehicle Engineering Group says it has designed a drivetrain that will deliver a 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of less than 5 seconds with a top speed of more
electric sports
car Chrysler intends to buildZero tailpipe emissions and 200 - mile maximum driving range before recharging
from either a 110 - volt or a 220 - volt household appliance power outletDistinctive aerodynamic design with long, low hood and Dodge crosshair grille «Tangoreen» colored exterior with EV graphicsChrysler's ENVI
Electric - Vehicle Engineering Group says it has designed a drivetrain that will deliver a 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of less than 5 seconds with a top speed of more
Electric - Vehicle Engineering Group says it has designed a drivetrain that will deliver a 0 - 60 mph acceleration time of less than 5 seconds with a top speed of more than 120
The MILA Plus is a two - seat plug - in hybrid
concept powered by a three - cylinder gasoline engine and two
electric motors — one for each axle — delivering a combined 270 horsepower and propelling the
car to 100 km / h (60 mph)
from zero in 4.9 seconds.
The Symbioz is Renault's first all -
electric autonomous
concept car that has been made
from the ground up.
• More Honda EV
concepts on the way - Honda's design boss says there are more
electric concepts on the way, but it's not clear when they'll make production • Toyota boss says more diesels unlikely - Didier Leroy tells Auto Express it's unlikely that Toyota will ever make another diesel - engined
car • Nissan IMx
concept to influence next Qashqai - Nissan design boss hints the IMx could be a good indication of what to expect
from the next generation Qashqai
Commitment to electrification demonstrated with new
electric models
from Jaguar's past, present and future at inaugural Tech Fest event Past — iconic Jaguar E-type now electrified for the 21st century Present — all - new electric Jaguar I - PACE Concept, the SUV that combines a supercar silhouette with sports car performance, goes on sale next year Future — visionary FUTURE - TYPE virtual concept imagines autonomous, connected, electric and shared mobility for 2040 and beyond Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest takes place at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London Free - to - enter festival open from Friday 8 September to Sunday 10 September From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrif
from Jaguar's past, present and future at inaugural Tech Fest event Past — iconic Jaguar E-type now electrified for the 21st century Present — all - new
electric Jaguar I - PACE
Concept, the SUV that combines a supercar silhouette with sports
car performance, goes on sale next year Future — visionary FUTURE - TYPE virtual
concept imagines autonomous, connected,
electric and shared mobility for 2040 and beyond Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest takes place at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London Free - to - enter festival open
from Friday 8 September to Sunday 10 September From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrif
from Friday 8 September to Sunday 10 September
From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrif
From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified.
It's just a
concept for now, but Bentley says this all -
electric car could drive
from London to Paris on a single charge in production trim.
The I - Pace
concept previews a future production
electric car from the British automaker; set to enter production in 2018.
The powertrain in the ForJoy
concept car is
electric, and has been pulled straight from the ForTwo Electric Drive so it has a 55 kW electric motor and a lithium - ion batte
electric, and has been pulled straight
from the ForTwo
Electric Drive so it has a 55 kW electric motor and a lithium - ion batte
Electric Drive so it has a 55 kW
electric motor and a lithium - ion batte
electric motor and a lithium - ion battery pack.
Critical knowledge: Next - generation lightweight sports carGas -
electric hybrid powertrainShares design cues with Civic coupe as well as the past CRX sports carLightweight construction and high - torque powertrainProduction vehicle based on the CR - Z
concept on sale August of 2010IntroductionHonda's CRX sports
car, a 2 - seat version of the Civic that was produced
from 1984 to 1991, is the stuff of legends.
But the most exciting new
electric car concept, and one that could trouble the future of the BMW i3, actually came
from Honda.
Dubbed as the «Schaeffler 4ePerformance», the fully -
electric concept vehicle is essentially an Audi RS3, in which, the company was able to fit four Formula E motors
from its ABT Schaeffler FE01 Formula E racing
car.
The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show has been buzzing with
electric car concepts from nearly every brand possible.
Bentley will also use the
concept to get feedback
from its customers about an upcoming luxury
electric car.
This is Porsche's Frankfurt
concept car, the Mission E — an all -
electric four - place sedan that draws some inspiration
from the Le Mans - winning 919 Hybrid racer.
-LSB-...] mid-engined
electric sports
car concept has won a prestigious award
from the German Design Council.
The SUV will combine design elements
from the DeZir
concept car, the ZOE
electric hatchback, and the recently unveiled Alpine
concept car.
The first signal
from Porsche that it was to build a fully
electric car came in 2015, when it showed off the Mission E
concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The
concept is one of the first models to incorporate the term «
Electric Drive» into its model designation, the automaker says — expect to see ED lettering adorning the boot lids of all battery - powered electric passenger cars from the brand as well as Mercedes - AMG and sm
Electric Drive» into its model designation, the automaker says — expect to see ED lettering adorning the boot lids of all battery - powered
electric passenger cars from the brand as well as Mercedes - AMG and sm
electric passenger
cars from the brand as well as Mercedes - AMG and smart EVs.
Jaguar C - X75 is an hybrid -
electric, two - seat,
concept car from Jaguar which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Riding on the all -
electric ZOE's supermini platform, the
concept has been developed upon on the latest Renault single - seater race
cars from the FIA Formula E Championship.
Power supply details are limited, but the
concept has an
electric drivetrain that enables the
car to go
from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed resting at 124 mph.
The
car differs
from electric - motor hydrogen
concepts, such as the Honda FCX in that it uses a cylinder - based internal combustion engine.
Although BMW has yet to reveal any theoretical weight figures of its latest
concept car, it claims it goes
from 0 to 62 mph in less than 8.0 seconds, has a top speed of around 120 mph and enjoys a combined average fuel consumption of more than 94.1 mpg, boasting an
electric range of up to 18.6 miles.
The Vision Mercedes - Maybach 6
concept car combines design cues
from historical aero coupes while propelling itself with a powerful
electric drivetrain.
The I.D.
concept revealed in Paris shows an all - new design language that informs how future
electric cars from VW will look.
The
car also sees the introduction of the Virtual Short Wheelbase 2.0 system (PCV) which, starting
from the experience gained with the F12tdf, combines
electric front - wheel steering assistance with the mechanical
concept built around tyre dimensions and the rear - wheel steering.
From the slick Evos
concept car to the upcoming Focus
Electric (with nice mobile app integration) and 2013 Ford Fusion, Ford has a strong showing (which is impressive, when you consider that the Detroit Auto Show is also this week).
Lutz was at the auto show for an unprecedented town hall type, question - and - answer session
from the «Volt Nation,» a group of fans of the Volt, GM's
electric concept car.
Volvo has been a proponent of a
concept called «continuous
electric drive» in which your
car would receive ongoing recharging
from electrified pavement.
From an
electric assist Brompton folding bike to this insanely compact folding bike
concept, there are more and more options for folks who want to take their bicycle with them on the plane, train or in the
car.
From exciting EVs offered by automakers little - known in the states to plug - in electrics from industry heavyweights, here are the seven most intriguing electric concept cars revealed in Geneva this y
From exciting EVs offered by automakers little - known in the states to plug - in
electrics from industry heavyweights, here are the seven most intriguing electric concept cars revealed in Geneva this y
from industry heavyweights, here are the seven most intriguing
electric concept cars revealed in Geneva this year.
There were
concept cars aplenty, and a slew of small fully
electric cars — a tiny 2 - seater
from Honda, the Nissan Leaf (which goes on sale later this year!)
«The world of mobility is quickly evolving with self - driving vehicles,
electric cars and new mobility services having quickly evolved
from visionary
concepts into reality.