The EPA and UPS have unveiled what they are calling «the most fuel - efficient and cost effective delivery vehicle in the world», equipped with an EPA - patented hydraulic
hybrid propulsion system.
Hybrid - Electric Aircraft Makes Successful Test Flight in Britain Jointly developed by the Cambridge University's engineering department and Boeing, the single - seat ultralight is the first to use a parallel
hybrid propulsion system.
The hybrid propulsion system is called EQ Power +, what Daimler calls the KERS of its Formula 1 car.
The 2018 Buick LaCrosse gets several updates and changes, including four new colors, a new range - topping Avenir trim level, nine - speed automatic transmission,
a hybrid propulsion system, and more.
The hybrid propulsion system is called EQ Power +.
hybrid propulsion system of the original Mercedes - AMG GT Concept suffered no alterations.
To attract EV fans, the C - MAX Energi takes things to the next level with a plug - in
hybrid propulsion system where drivers enjoy a 20 - mile all - electric driving range, plus 550 miles of range using traditional hybrid power.
The NX 300h next serves up
a hybrid propulsion system that can achieve EPA grades of 35 mpg city / 31 mpg city / 33 mpg combined.
The Good The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a comfortable, well - appointed sedan, equipped with a bevy of technology, from the economical
hybrid propulsion system to a raft of standard in - car devices, including a Bluetooth interface and a premium audio system.
The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a comfortable, well - appointed sedan, equipped with a bevy of technology, from the economical
hybrid propulsion system to a raft of standard in - car devices, including a Bluetooth interface and a premium audio system.
The popular compact Malibu sedan is available with a gasoline - electric
hybrid propulsion system in the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, starting at $ 28,795.
Offered with a broad array of engines (including diesel and
a hybrid propulsion system), the BMW 5 Series is the sport sedan by which all others are measured.
The Note e-Power has a series
hybrid propulsion system similar to that of the Chevrolet Volt plug - in hybrid.
LOS ANGELES — The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid, featuring the world's first two - mode
hybrid propulsion system in an SUV, will offer consumers a 25 - percent improvement in overall fuel economy when it arrives at dealerships toward the end of next year.
BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a long - term supply agreement to collaborate on a parallel
hybrid propulsion system for heavy - duty trucks.
The remarkable city mileage rating is because Ford's next - generation
hybrid propulsion system allows the Fusion and its corporate twin, Mercury Milan Hybrid, to travel up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, faster than all other hybrids currently on the market.
The concept showcases Cadillac's emerging top - of - the - line Platinum series of models, emphasizing new expressions of luxury and technological features, including a plug - in
hybrid propulsion system.
The hybrid propulsion system (V6 1.6 turbo gasoline engine, two electric engines driving the front axle, another one driving the rear axle — MGU - K, and one more, called MGU - H, virtually driving the turbocharger electrically so no need to rely on excess exhaust gases as until now) from Formula 1 provide a fascinating combination of performance and efficiency.
According to one driver Gil Portalatin, whose official title is Ford
Hybrid Propulsion System Applications Manager, getting good mileage out of any vehicle goes well beyond maintenance basics like making sure your tires are aired up.
Underneath the skin, the innovation continues as the BMW i8 uses
a hybrid propulsion system and exotic materials to make a true 21st century sports car.
Overall it has participated in more than 300 space missions, providing everything from Internet - controlled microsatellites to
hybrid propulsion systems and space vehicles.
DaimlerChrysler and GM to Develop
Hybrid Propulsion Systems In a cooperative effort that's said to advance the state of hybrid technology, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation plan to work together to develop a two - mode full - hybrid propulsion architecture for use in GM, Chrysler, and Mercedes - Benz vehicles.
The company aims to develop electric
hybrid propulsion systems that would allow smaller aircraft to take off and land in pure electric mode, and match the performance of internal combustion engines in hybrid mode.
Not exact matches
A
hybrid rocket
propulsion system comprises propellants of two different states of matter, the most common configuration being a rocket engine composed of a solid propellant lining a combustion chamber into which a liquid or gaseous propellant is injected so as to undergo a strong exothermic reaction to produce hot gas that is emitted through a De Laval nozzle for propulsive purposes.
The
hybrid propulsion concept was attractive enough that in the mid-1980s Britain's BAE
Systems and Rolls - Royce seized on it for an SSTO space plane project called HOTOL (horizontal takeoff and landing).
«We can do lot more with today's
propulsion systems, both gas and diesel, as you downsize and add direct - injection and electrification to those
systems,» Smyth says, noting GM is working on all possible future powertrain technologies, including
hybrid - and all - electric vehicles, as well as plug - in
hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells.
According to Frank Weber, global chief engineer for the Volt's E-Flex
propulsion system, good aerodynamics are the most important aspect of a
hybrid electric vehicle's design.
The engine was derived from a series
hybrid - drive
propulsion system meant to use 40 % of gasoline's potential energy (the typical car only uses 15 % of gasoline's potential energy).
The Insight
Hybrid is now powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system that pairs a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine to an electric propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery
Hybrid is now powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor
hybrid system that pairs a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine to an electric propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery
hybrid system that pairs a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine to an electric
propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery pack.
The Insight features only one engine: A two - motor
hybrid system with a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle four - cylinder engine, mated to an electric
propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery pack.
The high - performance
propulsion system of the VELITE 6 plug - in
hybrid electric vehicle is composed of an EVT electronically controlled variable transmission, two AC permanent - magnet synchronous motors with a high - performance lithium - ion battery, and a 1.5 L naturally aspirated engine especially tuned for
hybrid vehicles.
And competition also came from the
propulsion systems, with the Porsche Cayenne S E-
Hybrid already on the market and the BMW X5 Plug - In
Hybrid and the Mercedes GLE Plug - In
Hybrid, all ready for this summer, with an electric range up to 35 km.
In this type mode, the
system works as a parallel
hybrid in which both the gasoline engine and, when required — for example, upon quick acceleration — the electric
propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheels.
The 2019 Honda Insight features the third - generation of the Honda two - motor
hybrid system, featuring a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle 4 - cylinder engine, electric
propulsion motor and a lithium - ion battery pack working together to offer 151 combined horsepower and 197 pound - feet of electric motor torque.
There also is an unusual
hybrid from DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes - Benz, the F500 research vehicle, that features futuristic engineering and uses a powerful diesel - electric
propulsion system.
Hybrid / EV / hydrogen battery (nickel - metal hydrate or lithium - ion drive
propulsion battery) including the case and mounting hardware, junction block, main battery cable, and frame wire; onboard battery charging
system including charge controller, plug in outlets, plug in cable, and trickle charger cable; electric AC compressor and motor; electric steering rack, gear, and motor; electro / hydraulic power steering pump and reservoir; hydrogen fuel cell stack; seals and gaskets.
The Highlander
Hybrid's 3.5 - liter Atkinson cycle V6 - based
system actually merges three electric motors into one seamless drivetrain — one front and one rear for
propulsion, and a third for starting and recharging the battery.
After having decided on using a
hybrid gasoline - electric
propulsion system for the Insight, the first step in its development was to identify a set of performance goals for the car.
The gas burner is notably not Atkinson cycle like everyone else's, and the single electric
propulsion motor does what it's supposed to and the
hybrid system looks to be more cost - effective to produce.
As far as
propulsion the RLX Concept uses Acura's Sport
Hybrid SH - AWD
system which comprises from a 3.5 - litre V6 with direct fuel injection linked to a 7 - speed dual clutch gearbox and three electric motors.
In November 2015, the model range will be completed with the Plug - In
Hybrid version, which will feature the same
propulsion system as the new C - Class Plug - In
Hybrid: a 2 - liter turbo with 211 HP, mated with a 60 kw electric engine, ready for an electric range of around 30 km.
«It is exceptionally well - suited to deliver the primary attributes we sought to infuse in the Pacifica
Hybrid's
propulsion system — class - leading efficiency and superior refinement,» added Lee, who also oversees the Company's global powertrain operations.
* Charge / assist gauge — Indicates when the
hybrid system is providing
propulsion assist or when the
hybrid battery is being re-charged.
Engine off at idle Low - speed, electric - only
propulsion Cutting off fuel to the engine during vehicle deceleration Regenerative braking Energy - efficient accessory
systems Unlike single - mode
hybrid technology found in competitors» SUVs, the two - mode
system maximizes city and highway fuel economy by integrating two electric continuously variable modes with four fixed mechanical gear ratios.
In this type of operation the
system works as a «parallel
hybrid» where both the gasoline engine and, when required — for instance upon quick acceleration — the electric
propulsion motor, both provide power to the wheels.
The CR - V
Hybrid is powered by a two - motor i - MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive)
system that mates an electric
propulsion motor to a 2.0 - liter i - VTEC four - cylinder Atkinson cycle gasoline engine and a separate electric generator motor.
Detailed energy management for each component, as controlled by the Power Control Unit (PCU), enables this
system to make the best use of both the electric
propulsion motor and the gasoline engine to seamlessly provide smooth and responsive performance and to garner top EPA fuel economy ratings in the midsize
hybrid sedan class.
Like the Prius, the Camry
Hybrid uses Toyota's HSD
propulsion system, which incorporates a fearsome amount of technology to allow the car to run as efficiently as possible while maintaining maximum performance.
Thanks to the advanced
propulsion system, the CT6 Plug - In
Hybrid removes all range anxiety for our customers.
A backlit Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) logo nestled in the center of the speedometer informs the driver that this car uses Honda's dual - source
propulsion system, which, unlike Toyota's
Hybrid Synergy Drive, is designed primarily to allow the electric motor to assist — rather than replace — the car's internal - combustion engine.