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.
In 2014, Dmytro Rafalskyi and Ane Aanesland
from the Laboratory of Plasma Physics, École Polytechnique, France demonstrated a new
electric propulsion
concept.
NASA is currently developing
concepts for the redirect mission that will employ a robotic spacecraft, driven by an advanced solar
electric propulsion system, to capture a small near - Earth asteroid or remove a boulder
from the surface of a larger asteroid.
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.
The design borrows
from the
concept behind topological insulators — a kind of material that blocks
electric current through its interior but lets electrons surf along its surface (SN: 5/22/10, p. 22).
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.
With simple electronics
concepts and two different kinds of dough (insulating and conductive), students can add LEDs to their dough creations using the
Electric Play Dough Kit
from the Science Buddies Store.
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's the latest
concept from Mercedes» «
Electric Intelligence» (EQ) sub brand, that aims to offer a range of products and services connected with electric m
Electric Intelligence» (EQ) sub brand, that aims to offer a range of products and services connected with
electric m
electric mobility.
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.
Ever since it first showed an
electric 500
concept at the 2010 Detroit auto show, Fiat has shied away
from disclosing firm details on its
electric drivetrain — but that's no longer the case.
Fiat's original 500
electric concept wore a body kit ripped
from a performance - tuned 500 Abarth.
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.
Alongside the rather goofy I.D. Buzz
concept, the oddly named I.D. Crozz is the second model confirmed for production that was designed
from the ground up with an
electric drivetrain, riding on the
electric - only MEB platform.
The
concept uses both the gasoline engine
from a regular Smart Fortwo and the
electric drivetrain
from the Fortwo ED to, with one engine powering each axle.
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 SUV is capable of 310 miles of all -
electric range, working
from a 70 - kW lithium - ion battery built by Daimler subsidiary Deutsche Accumotive, which means Mercedes is not at the mercy of outside companies like LG or Panasonic.
As the name suggests, the E-Tense is an
electric vehicle, but far
from a homely supermini
concept the E-Tense is the French brand's vision of a high - performance, all -
electric GT.
The
concept car is powered by an
electric drivetrain, and nearly all its body panels are crafted
from aluminum.
Aside
from the aesthetic upgrades, Nissan has confirmed the
concept has retuned suspension, high performance tyres and a recalibrated brain improving the response of its
electric motor.
Porsche, of course, is also working towards a fully
electric performance saloon in the shape of Mission E. First unveiled as an
electric concept, the Mission E will become a production reality in under two years, offering a range of performance options
from 400bhp to over 650bhp via a pair of
electric motors and a two - speed all - wheel drive transmission.
The
concept has an
electric motor rated 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) and 310 N ⋅ m (229 lb ⋅ ft), 36 kWh lithium - ion battery
from Tesla Motors.
Initial
concept versions of the B - Class
Electric Drive were developed under the Mercedes - Benz BlueZERO project using batteries
from Li - tec and a drivetrain
from Tesla, but Mercedes switched to using a drivetrain developed by Mercedes itself soon after.
The
concept is fitted with brakes
from Advics, a joint venture company formed between Aisin Seiki, Denso, Sumitomo
Electric and Toyota.
The autonomous fully
electric concept car picks up passengers
from their chosen location, greets them and takes them to where they need to go.
The i3's open - space interior
concept also separates it
from the pack, as does its nearly $ 45,500 entry - level price tag, which gets you a pure
electric vehicle with a range of about 114 miles on a full charge.
[81] The
concept is fitted with brakes
from Advics, a joint venture company formed between Aisin Seiki, Denso, Sumitomo
Electric and Toyota.
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.
The
concept clawed back energy
from regenerative braking via the engine, but it's thought the production version will also feature a plug - in capability to provide for a pure -
electric range of more than 50 km.
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.
When the V8 and
electric motor are boosting, the Audi Sport quattro laserlight
concept accelerates
from a standstill to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 305 km / h (189.52 mph).
Unveiled as a
concept study at Pebble Beach this weekend, the GTR features a tweaked V8 3.8 - liter twin - turbo mid-mounted engine and the
electric motor and managed to bump output of the hybrid system
from 916 PS (674 kW) to 1,000 PS (736 kW).
Toyota i - Road: Intended for crowded megacities, the i - Road
concept is an
electric drive motorcycle with three wheels, two seats, one motor, and a composite body structure to protect the occupants
from the weather and mishaps.
According to a report
from L'Automobile, Porsche will unveil an all
electric sub-Panamera
concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, alongside the facelifted Porsche 911 (991.2) range.
Power for the imposing 5700 mm long
concept, with a «boat tail» rear design inspired by classic luxury yachts, comes
from a quartet of
electric motors that can propel the AWD machine to 100km / h in under 4.0 seconds!
The Sport Coupe
Concept GTE
concept from 2015 used a 374bhp 3.0 - litre petrol -
electric plug - in hybrid powertrain hinting at a future Arteon GTE model.
The 700 - hp gasoline -
electric hybrid - powered Sport quattro
concept, which will head to the Consumer Electronics Show next week in a new red paint scheme, also previews an updated three - dimensional display powered by a Tegra 30 processor
from Nvidia and updated interface for Audi's MMI infotainment system.
The Symbioz is Renault's first all -
electric autonomous
concept car that has been made
from the ground up.
The Focus BEV
concept used the European Mark II as its donor vehicle and incorporated key components
from Ford's North American hybrid technology, including the
electric climate control system
from the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Power for the new Smart
concept comes
from the same plug - in
electric system used on the Smart Fortwo
electric drive on sale in Europe.
• 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.
Mitsubishi
Electric, a separate company
from Mitsubishi Motors, has also revealed an autonomous EV
concept of its own.
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.
It will be based on the automaker's modular
electric architecture (MEA) and will likely take styling cues
from the Generation EQ
concept that debuted last year at the Paris Motor Show.
From the space - inspired Rogue One Star Wars Edition, we moved to the space - aged Jaguar I - Pace, a full -
electric SUV
concept that's slated for production in 2018.
The Japanese manufacturer did not revealed too many details on this interesting
electric concept, but
from the official photos we can see what the Townpod
concept offers.