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SAE 2009: Yazaki's booth proudly displays J1772 connector

At the SAE World Congress last week, one of the more important technical discussions revolved around a new connector standard for plug-in vehicles called J1772. As we mentioned in our write-up of the progress made at the event, the Yazaki company was behind the connector's original design. The Yazaki booth at the Congress drew our attention thanks to a small-scale frame car model that showed off the company's products. You can see in the gallery some of the parts, like the connection system and DC to DC converter. The highlight, of ... Read more →

SAE 2009: Honda's fuel cell friendly exhibit Sebastian Blanco

It's no secret that Honda - even with a new and popular hybrid, the Insight, on the market - doesn't see a bright future for plug-in vehicles. Nope, the Japanese automaker is all about hydrogen, as ...

SAE 2009: Torotrak mechanical flywheel KERS, likely coming to next Jaguar XJ Sam Abuelsamid

Adding an electric motor and battery to a vehicle is just one of many ways to create a hybrid. We've seen hydraulic hybrids being tested in a variety of commercial vehicle applications. Torotrak has ...

SAE 2009: FEV proposes Wankel rotary as range extender Sam Abuelsamid

As more automakers are working on extended range electric vehicles, the issue of NVH is becoming even more of an issue than in existing parallel hybrid vehicles. With vehicles that operate ...

SAE 2009: SAE J1772 plug standard could be finalized by this fall Sam Abuelsamid

The SAE task force that is currently working on a standard for a conductive connector for plug-in vehicles could finalize that work as soon as this fall. The proposed plug standard is currently going ...

SAE 2009: FEV shows off Dodge Caliber ER-EV concept 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

One of the vehicles at the FEV stand here at the SAE World Congress is this extended range electric Dodge Caliber. FEV isn't a supplier so the company has no interest in selling the powertrain it has developed for this Caliber. Instead, FEV wants to demonstrate its powertrain engineering and ...

SAE 2009: all-electric Tata Indica getting ready for Norway, then the world 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

Although the all-electric Tata Indica on display at the SAE World Congress in Detroit this week is not the soon-to-be-released model, there's a lot we can learn from the vehicle - and from TM4's Eriz Azeroual - about how the technology will be implemented when the new model goes on sale in ...

Automakers and utilities reach agreement on plug-standard 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

Just days after General Motors put out the call to settle on a plug standard for electric vehicles, it appears that an agreement has been reached - in Europe at least. The plug design will be unveiled at a German technology fair on Monday by energy company RWE. The plug design uses three prongs and ...

SAE 2009: Arnold Schwarzenegger goes shopping for his next HUMMER 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't kidding when he said that there's nothing wrong with HUMMERs. Soon after finishing his opening session talk at the SAE World Congress this morning, the Governator took a stroll through the expo floor and spent some time at the U.S. military's ...

SAE 2009: Ford's contributions include over 70 papers, many on green mobility 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

At the SAE World Congress that starts today, Ford will be showing off its EcoBoost engines (seen it) and some of the lithium-ion battery systems used in the companies upcoming electric drive powertrains (seen those, too). The new stuff will mostly be behind panel discussion doors, since Ford ...

SAE 2009: FEV will bring Dodge Caliber plug-in hybrid concept to Cobo 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

We're looking forward to seeing Raser's plug-in 100 mpge HUMMER at the SAE World Congress next week. Raser's partner in that project, FEV, will also bring along a Dodge Caliber to Cobo Hall next week, one that has had a powertrain transplant and now runs off of electrons as well as gasoline in a ...

Raser Technologies E-REV SUV coming to Detroit, promises 100+ mpg 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

Last year at the SAE World Congress, Raser Technologies announced it had, along with FEV, designed a plug-in hybrid powertrain for large trucks. Earlier this year, Pacific Gas and Electric ordered two converted vehicles that use this lithium ion system for testing in their fleet. The potentially ...

CA Gov. Schwarzenegger coming to Detroit for SAE World Congress 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

Dr. David Schutt, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of the Society of Automotive Engineers, today announced that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would come to Detroit on April 20. Schwarzenegger will deliver an opening keynote address to the SAE World Congress, the annual gathering of ...

Honda picks "Racing to Green Mobility" as 2009 SAE Congress theme 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

For the first time, Honda will be the host company for the Society of Engineers World Congress in 2009. In keeping with the company's long-standing and competitive motorsports heritage, the theme of next year's event will be "Racing to Green Mobility." Honda themselves are preparing to present 50 ...

SAE Congress '08: Panel projects 20% diesel, 10% hybrid by 2020 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

During a panel discussion at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit today, a group of industry executives projected that diesel engines with grab 20 percent market share in the US by the end of the next decade. BorgWarner CEO Tim Manganello also projected that hybrid ...

DuPont and SAE say that environmental issues are the biggest challenge facing automakers 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Seems like AutoblogGreen's been on to something these last couple of years as it relates to the greening of the automotive industry. For the first time in fourteen years, the annual DuPont Automotive/SAE survey of OEM and supplier designers and engineers, conducted by Consumer Insights, Inc, found ...

Editorial: More on BMW, ethanol, hydrogen and hybrids 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Earlier Jeremy wrote a post referencing a Detroit News article about a panel discussion on Policies and Issues Affecting Consumer Choices of Vehicles and Fuels at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. I attended that discussion along with several others and wanted to share my own thoughts on it. One ...

SAE World Congress: Toyota i-Swing electric single seater 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

So you think even a Smart ForTwo is too much car for you? A Tesla Roadster has more performance than you need? You're afraid of falling off of a Segway? Then check out the single seater i-Swing from Toyota. It first appeared at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. With a maximum speed of 6mph nothing much too ...

DaimlerChrysler showing B-Class fuel cell vehicle at SAE Congress 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

At the DaimlerChrysler booth at this years SAE World Congress, one of the vehicles on display is a cutaway of the latest generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell. I spoke to DCX representative Scott Freeman for a few minutes to get a rundown of the latest generation of DCX fuel cell vehicle. The ...

Behr releases new diesel equipment 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Behr Gmbh is a German supplier that specializes in cooling and heating/ventilation/air conditioning systems. At the SAE World Congress this week in Detroit they are introducing three new components that are intended to reduce diesel emissions and improve driver comfort. They have developed a ...

SAE World Congress focus will be on fuel economy 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Thousands of automotive engineers will meet in Detroit this week as the SAE World Congress opens. The show's theme is "Engineering for Global Sustainable Mobility -- It's Up to Us." No doubt there is more pressure than ever on engineering teams to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gases. ...

Toyota to be official Host of the 2007 SAE World Congress 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Every spring thousands of automotive engineers from around the world gather at Cobo Hall in Detroit for the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. The four-day gathering includes hundreds of technical sessions on all kinds of topics related to automotive engineering. There is also an ...


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