Sentences with phrase «improved electric range»

The new plug - in technology brings a much improved electric range and provides added fuel savings in real world driving conditions.

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Up next: Toyota is developing solid - state batteries, an elusive holy grail that could radically improve range and safety for electric cars.

This will see the batteries of the electric vehicles improved to 100 kWh for a single - charge range of 381 miles.

Furthermore, since magnets containing rare earths are used in a wide range of technologies, including electric motors, wind turbines, and medical imaging devices, including MRI scanners — manufacturers would be able to improve the sustainability of their products by recycling these materials.

PolyPlus is just one of several better battery - makers that ARPA — e is funding, all attempting to improve on a standard lithium ion battery's roughly 400 watt - hours per kilogram — the reason why all - electric cars don't have the long - distance range of a traditional automobile.

Also improving efficiency are a range of new engines, with the greenest S E-hybrid Cayenne utilising a supercharged 3 - litre V6 petrol engine and lithium - ion battery powered electric motor to produce a combined 410bhp and 435 lb ft of torque.

«So to improve the fuel economy and emissions of internal combustion engines and to enhance the range of a future BEV (battery electric vehicle), we have been rethinking the thermal management of a vehicle cabin,» said Epple, in a statement.

The company is said to be working on a new electric powertrain based on that of the Chevrolet Spark EV, but with an improved battery pack for increased range.

The battery pack is also higher - capacity and smaller than before, and efficiency and electric driving range are both expected to improve.

Electric range is improved on the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid from 22 miles up to 31 miles.

This hybrid Panamera will debut at the Paris auto show boasting improved performance, electric range, and all - wheel drive.

STUTTGART, Germany — As global automakers seek to improve the range and reduce the charging times of battery - electric vehicles, we've been hearing more and more about the potential of fuel cells.

The second generation Volt's improved battery system and drivetrain increased the all - electric range to 53 miles (85 km), its EPA rated fuel economy in charge - sustaining mode to 42 mpg ‑ US (5.6 L / 100 km; 50 mpg ‑ imp), and the combined city / highway fuel economy in all - electric mode to 106 MPG - e, up from 98 MPG - e.

Rapid charging has also been improved, reducing its charging time to 80 % from 30 minutes to approximately 25 minutes, and its pure electric range is increased to 33 miles, up from 32 miles.

The display car is equipped with three electric motors and includes movable components at the front, side and rear to improve aerodynamics and extend the driving range.

The Jeep Renegade concept's lightweight aluminium architecture and regenerative - braking system help to improve overall efficiency, while dual electric 200 - kilowatt motors propel a very capable 4x4 system — complete with Low Range and locking differentials — worthy of carrying the Jeep name.

It increases the all - electric range over the standard hybrid with a bigger 8.9 kWh battery pack, and improves efficiency in the process.

Once thought of as an incredibly niche market, demand for hybrid and electric vehicles has risen as the technology improved and driving ranges increased.

The high - voltage batteries integrated into its space frame give the MILA Plus an all - electric range of 75 km (46 miles), and improve structural rigidity.

UK - based automatic transmission specialist Antonov, which is currently developing new gearboxes tailored specifically to electric vehicles to improve their performance and range and ancillary generators to improve low speed electrical power, says its high efficiency transmission systems are scalable for any torque applications and therefore beneficial to a wide range... Read more →

Van Meel also revealed that the M division is investigating the possibility of electrification for its future range, as well as the introduction of electric turbochargers as a way of improving throttle response.

The GKN eAxle gives the electric drive motor the capability to ensure no compromise in acceleration, assisted top speed and pure electric range, improving both driving dynamics and CO2 emissions, states the company.

«Eco Electric» fender badging replaces the «Soul» fender garnish found on the gasoline - powered car, and the Soul EV gets its own set of distinctive 16 - inch alloy wheels wrapped with specially engineered Super Low Rolling Resistance (SLRR) tires that offer 10 percent less resistance than standard low rolling resistance tires, helping to improve range.

Our goal is to develop a next - generation hybrid drive system smaller in size and lighter in weight, offering improved overall fuel economy, better acceleration, and longer all - electric range — all while maintaining a short charging time.

Also, the capacity of the Volt's lithium - ion battery pack is increased slightly — this could marginally improve the Volt's all - electric range in some conditions, but the EPA's range estimate is unchanged.

Giving the electric motor an additional gear ratio improves acceleration and pure electric range, benefiting both driving dynamics and CO2 emissions.

It also enables the electric motor to operate at peak or near peak efficiency for improved battery performance and vehicle range.

Low fuel costs; big all - electric range for a plug - in hybrid; improved touchscreen interface with new features.

Nissan is hoping to boost sales of the Leaf electric vehicle by debuting a mid-cycle refresh with improved driving range.

The 2018 LEAF, arriving at dealers in early 2018, has an improved range with up to 150 - miles on a single charge and is the newest version of the best - selling electric vehicle in the world.

Content such as the Energy History, Energy Coach and Butterfly screens work together to help you monitor and improve your driving performance and electric range over time.

This allows the Fortwo Electric Drive to deliver substantially improved acceleration in comparison to the entry - level variant, along with a battery range of 68 miles.

And automakers around the world continue to make huge investments in the space, creating better and better plug - in hybrids and electric cars with more range, improved driving characteristics and more affordable pricing.

Cheers: Improved electric only range, design that stands out in a good way, clever bits of powertrain tech.

Electric motor efficiency is slightly improved too, yielding an extra 600m of range, taking the total electric - only range to Electric motor efficiency is slightly improved too, yielding an extra 600m of range, taking the total electric - only range to electric - only range to 60.8 km.

In Design mode, the IAA has all - electric range of 62 km (39 miles) and CO2 emissions of 31 g / km, while in aerodynamic mode the range is improved to 66 km and emits 28 g CO2 per km.

Ford are going to manage battery temperature in the electric Focus to improve range and battery longevity.

The All - New Kona Electric will offer an entry level model with 240 km range and a improved battery model with a final range of 390 km.

The Prius Prime plug in hybrid will appear in coming months and should improve on the prior model since it has a higher all - electric range than the prior version.

Here, the P400e still has to fulfil its Range Rover brief, and the Terrain Response 2 off - roading «brain» has been calibrated to make use of the instant torque of the electric motor to improve control when negotiating low - speed obstacles.

As a result the fuel economy will be significantly improved, but also the car's acceleration and the all - electric range.

Buyers can install it themselves or pay well under $ 2,000 for installation by a Plug - In Supply dealer.The PbA10 (lead acid) Conversion System, which turns a standard 2004 - 2008 model year Prius into a Plug - in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) based on the CalCars Open Source design... has an all - electric range of 10 to 15 miles and improved average mileage of up to 100 miles per gallon (plus 1 cent / mile of electElectric Vehicle (PHEV) based on the CalCars Open Source design... has an all - electric range of 10 to 15 miles and improved average mileage of up to 100 miles per gallon (plus 1 cent / mile of electelectric range of 10 to 15 miles and improved average mileage of up to 100 miles per gallon (plus 1 cent / mile of electricity).

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY: As a hybrid — after a 40 - 50 mile all - electric range — mileage expected to improve by 55 - 130 % over the original vehicle (25 - 32 MPG vs. 14 - 16 MPG for an unconverted Ford F - 150).

Falling battery costs, digitalization, advances in materials, and increasing production scale could improve the efficiency and performance of a range of electric technologies, from automobiles to industrial equipment, the report notes.

Hopefully by the 2020s electric cars will get about double the range for half the price and these goals will seem quaint, but for now they provide pressure for automakers to improve their vehicles and spend the R&D dollars necessary to keep moving forward on plug - in technologies.

This makes plug - in hybrids a great halfway point between gas and electric, one that might solve the dreaded «range anxiety» problem while the technology continues to improve.

In addition, developments in battery technology have largely improved the range of electric cars.