Remove 2008 Remove CO2 Remove Convert Remove DC
article thumbnail

Volkswagen presents status of fleet study in electromobility; latest generation of twïnDRIVE plug-in hybrid

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen, in cooperation with 6 project partners and the German Ministry of the Environment, presented in Berlin the current status of the “Fleet study in electric mobility” that was initiated in July 2008. In addition, a DC/DC converter is used to supply the 12V onboard electrical system with its required voltage.

Plug-in 210
article thumbnail

Kangoo be bop Z.E. electric vehicle available for test drive

Green Cars News

Concept, which was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Kangoo be bop Z.E. It generates no emissions of CO2, smoke or particulates. Situated near the controller, the converter converts the 400V DC stored in the traction battery into 12V DC to feed Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s Like the Z.E.

article thumbnail

BYD Atto3 launch event notes | Key takeaways

Plug In India

BYD entered the Lithium-Ion battery business in 1996 They enter the passenger car market in 2003 Warren Buffet acquires a stake in BYD in 2008 In 2011, BYD's electric bus fleet is put in operation. 76,774,796 kg of CO2 was saved in India as of 2022. Here are some of the highlights. BYD's e-Platform 3.0 e-Platform 3.0

BYD 52
article thumbnail

Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. PHEV - These vehicles combine the advantages of both HEV and EV vehicles.

PHEV 49
article thumbnail

The next-generation Toyota Prius

Green Cars News

Prius easily exceeds the Euro 5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, reducing intake and exhaust energy losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. Hybrid Synergy Drive System Components.

Prius 36
article thumbnail

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy. — Larry 4. — Jeff U 6. Staff Tom Zeller Jr.

Oregon 58