Latest Hybrid vehicle drivetrain Stories
SHANGHAI, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Protean Electric, the global leader of advanced in-wheel electric drive, today announces the Chinese debut of its production in-wheel motor and will showcase its in-wheel electric drive system on a BRABUS Hybrid vehicle at the Auto Shanghai 2013, Apr. 20-29 in Hall N5 booth C131. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130419/DE98053 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130416/DE95019LOGO ) The BRABUS Hybrid, based on the...
Innovation Improves Fuel Economy By Up To 80 Percent For All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles GUELPH, Ontario, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As global demand for vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities and increased fuel efficiency continue to grow, Linamar Corporation's newly developed Agilit-e((TM)) Hybrid Power Unit offers automakers a modular system for hybrid all-wheel drive applications. The Linamar system also offers increased safety while reducing vehicle emissions and...
The recent development of hybrid powertrain components and system integration technologies can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional internal combustion engines. A book from SAE International provides a broad and comprehensive look at the technologies and advancements of one of the possible solutions for such challenges – hybrid powertrains for commercial vehicles. WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) March 23, 2013 The recent development of hybrid powertrain...
Updated 2013 Optima Hybrid Powertrain Improves Performance and Efficiency IRVINE, Calif., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its debut, the Optima mid-size sedan has garnered awards and accolades for Kia Motors America (KMA) in recognition of its design, performance and value. In 2011, the Optima Hybrid introduced a new level of efficiency to the brand's most popular name plate. Now, KMA is pleased to announce the arrival of its updated 2013 Optima Hybrid, featuring a more...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid vehicle powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, announced today that it has successfully completed a Cooperation Agreement to establish a new commercial vehicle manufacturing Joint Venture with the Henan Benma Company (Benma) in the Henan province of China. Benma currently produces 20 different models of commercial...
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Honda is introducing a new gas-electric system called the Honda Sport Hybrid. The system might come as a replacement to the Integrated Motor Assist series and is actually made up of three different systems: Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive, Intelligent Multi Mode Drive/Plug-in and Super Handling-AWD. There are three different systems because of their ability, intricacy and price that will vary depending on the size of the car...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent survey shows 82 percent of Americans are paying more upfront for green products that save money longer term, as many drive slower and take other steps to conserve fuel New 2013 Ford Fusion offers hybrid-based Auto Start-Stop technology that shuts off the engine at stops to reduce fuel consumption in stop-and-go driving conditions If just 50,000 customers add the $295 Auto Start-Stop Fusion option, it could save more than 14...
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All-new Ford C-MAX Energi delivers the top electric-only speed of any plug-in hybrid - 85 mph - more than 20 mph higher than Toyota Prius plug-in; unique EV mode button allows customers to deliver electric power on-demand C-MAX Energi - Ford's first plug-in hybrid - also tops Prius plug-in in overall range (550 miles versus 540 miles), more than triple the electric-only range (20-plus miles versus six miles) C-MAX Energi...
WARRENDALE, Pa., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The recent development of hybrid powertrain components and system integration technologies can reduce fuel consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional internal combustion engines. However, energy consumption still outpaces production, and worsening air quality and traffic congestion demand that sustainable transportation solutions be explored, not only for passenger vehicles but for commercial vehicles as well. A...
CHICAGO, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, today announced that it has created a Commitment to Action as part of the Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting. ALTe has committed to spur adoption of hybrid electric technology in the worldwide fleet industry and bolster clean technology jobs in America. Under a Clinton...
