Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2021

The alliance’s initial target is advancing Komatsu’s power-agnostic truck concept for a haulage vehicle that can run on a variety of power sources including diesel electric, electric, trolley (wired), battery power and even hydrogen fuel cells.

Las Vegas 435

Las Vegas Emissions Power Powered 435

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2018

The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in solid-state energy company QuantumScape Corporation ( earlier post ) and forming a new joint venture with the intention of paving the way for the next level of battery power for long-range e-mobility. We want to accelerate the commercialization of QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries.

Batteries 191

Batteries Battery Production Lithium Ion 191

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

China 416

China Energy Indonesia Power Grid 416

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2013

Rolls-Royce plc has signed a contract for the delivery of its Azipull (azimuthing pulling propeller) propulsion and control system for the Fjellstrand battery-electric ferry. In 2010, the Norwegian Ministry of Transport announced a tender to develop a new ferry that was 15-20% more energy efficient than existing vessels.

Supplies 231

Supplies Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

Start-up Power Japan Plus announced plans to commercialize a dual-carbon battery technology, which it calls the Ryden dual carbon battery. Dual-carbon (also called dual-graphite) batteries were first introduced by McCullough and his colleagues at Dow Chemical in a 1989 patent, and were subsequently studied by Carlin et al.

Carbon 373

Carbon Commercial Batteries Battery 373

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

Five years and more than 35,000 European sales since the launch of its all-electric LEAF, proprietary data released by Nissan show that 99.99% of its battery units remain entirely fit for purpose. The failure rate of the battery power unit is less than 0.01

Nissan 150

Nissan Batteries Battery Europe 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “A lot of people are out there who believe that the batteries are done, that we can design essentially very large capacity batteries. Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 002. Earlier post.).

Los Angeles 199

Los Angeles Prius Plug-in Li-ion 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

For the long-duration segment of the energy storage market, pumped hydro storage and advanced flow batteries will represent the largest portions of the total revenue opportunity during the next decade. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Thus, the ancillary services forecasts are based on a value of power ($/kW).

Energy Storage 231

Energy Storage Grid 2010 Li-ion 231

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

In an interview with the Financial Times , Shoshi Kawatsu, general manager of Toshiba’s Super Charge Battery (SCiB) division, said that the company expects to sign up about five car companies as customers for its new SCiB lithium-ion battery ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Lithium Titanate 218

Lithium Titanate Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Proton Power Systems recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smith Electric Vehicles, the commercial electric vehicle division of The Tanfield Group Plc. Proton Power and Smith will present the first prototype at the Hannover Fair in April 2010. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins.

Electric Vehicles 218

Electric Vehicles 2010 Commercial Range 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2010

—a designer and manufacturer of cab climate systems for heavy duty commercial trucks, off-highway machines and specialty vehicles—and Johnson Controls-Saft have developed a lithium-ion battery for NITE no-idle systems that will improve power efficiency, result in longer run times and enhance the environmental benefits of its no-idle units.

Li-ion 199

Li-ion Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2009

PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. Battery chemistries that prioritize energy capacity over power density can equally satisfy both the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the EV battery segments, enabling vendors to offer products to multiple vendors for multiple models. Source: Pike Research.

Lithium Ion 218

Lithium Ion 2015 Li-ion Electric Vehicles 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

(CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. Focus Electric, a full battery electric passenger car, will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich.,

Ford 218

Ford 2011 Lithium Ion Li-ion 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2010

Sion Power’s proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries ( earlier post ) played a critical role in the QinetiQ Zephyr smashing the world record for the longest duration unmanned flight. The Zephyr’s world record flight was completed on 23 July 2010 at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona.

Batteries 186

Batteries Battery Lithium Sulfur Arizona 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2012

Using the ITM Power HFuel platform to generate hydrogen, the six-week trial involves M&S using several fuel cell vehicles as a direct substitute for part of the existing battery-powered fleet. The vehicles will be deployed at M&S’s 1.1 million sq. Prologis Park Distribution Centre. The trial is the first of its kind in the UK.

Power 218

Power Powered Fuel Climate Change 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2011

and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) announced a joint trial operation of a roadside service vehicle equipped with a charger to assist electric vehicles (EVs) which run out of battery power. The trial service commences on 7 June. Roadside assistance for EVs. Click to enlarge.

Nissan 218

Nissan Vehicles Japan Battery Powered 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2012

An all-electric, battery-powered prototype demonstration bus under joint development by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The 40-foot “E-Bus” is based on New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit bus and is powered by a 120 kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack developed by MHI. Earlier post.)

Canada 294

Canada Li-ion Lithium Ion Power 294

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Anticipating strong future demand, Toshiba Corporation will construct a second dedicated production facility for its safe, long-life, rapid charge SCiB battery ( earlier post ), in the Kashiwazaki Frontier Park, in Kashiwazaki city, Niigata prefecture. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2010, with a completion date of October 2010.

Li-ion 186

Li-ion Lithium Ion Japan Production 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2010

On October 6, 2010, Tesla Motors, Inc. Tesla and TMC previously entered into an agreement to initiate the development of an electric powertrain system for the RAV4 in July 2010 and TMC purchased $50.0 Earlier post.). —Tesla 8-K.

Toyota 210

Toyota Tesla Tesla Motors 2010 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

million) for the research and development, testing and trial of battery-electric vans. The lithium-ion battery that supplies the electro-van with its power is another major development emphasis. Temperature is an important factor for the operating life and performance of the lithium-ion battery, for example.

Mercedes 170

Mercedes Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2015

According to the report, Winterkorn said that the technology’s potential to boost the range of battery-powered vehicles is compelling and tests are progressing. The All-Electron Battery stores energy by moving electrons, rather than ions, and uses electron/hole redox instead of capacitive polarization of a double-layer.

Energy Storage 150

Energy Storage Lithium Air Energy Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2010

Ener1 has signed up two new customers for its Li-ion batteries: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Toro. Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea will receive Li-ion battery packs for electric buses; the packs are similar configurations as packs currently in operation in California with AC Transit. Tags: Batteries. Net sales were $27.0

Li-ion 225

Li-ion Hyundai Supplies 2009 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Quallion developed the system under a grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with a global Tier 1 supplier to meet OEM specification requirements and has installed the battery in a Class 8 truck for preliminary field testing with plans to obtain data for future commercialization. HVAC system. —Paul Beach.

Li-ion 218

Li-ion Batteries Battery Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

The study, Electric Vehicles: The Future of Driving , suggests electric vehicles entice consumers with improved environmental quality and potential cost savings, but leave them with questions about battery life and convenience of battery charging. Tags: Electric (Battery) Surveys.

Las Vegas 244

Las Vegas Recharge Purchase Gasoline-Electric 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2013

The hybrid YC6J medium-duty engine was launched in October 2010 and is primarily intended for use in public buses and coaches of between 8-11 meters in length. The battery-powered motors in the hybrid buses significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Gas 218

Gas China Hybrid Gas-Electric 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2011

exhibited five models from its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) lineup, including three trucks all based on the Atlas 24 model equipped with Nissan LEAF components and other EV-related technologies at the 2011 Tokyo Truck Show: the e-NT400 Atlas Concept; the Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery; and the Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

Nissan 240

Nissan Li-ion Light Commercial 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Reduction in annual generation cost and external emissions costs due to controlled charging compared to uncontrolled charging ($2010). Stacked bars show the change in generation cost combined with the median damages by pollutant assuming the 2010 social cost of carbon given by the Office of Management and Budget ($31 in $2010).

Charging 150

Charging Coal Grid District of Columbia 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Distribution of battery requirements for consumer-selected PHEV designs (shaded circles) compared to USABC, MIT and EPRI performance requirements. The USABC specifies two PHEV designs to guide its battery requirements: an AE-10 crossover and AE-40 mid-sized car. Battery mass. Source: Axsen et al. Click to enlarge. grid only).

Davis 210

Davis Commercial PHEV EPRI 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Anagog says it focuses on activating only the relevant sensors at the right time, resulting in power efficiency. It can provide 24/7 sensor monitoring, using only about 1% of battery power. Anagog was founded in 2010 and in 2017 it participated in the start-up program “The Bridge” supported by Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes 199

Mercedes 2017 Kits Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2014

Results show that California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which provides incentive funds that help consumers buy zero-emission battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as the federal rebates, are are major factors in driving market demand. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Sales' million ZEVs on the road by 2025.

California 290

California Plug-in Purchase Plug 290

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

Researchers have developed a new high-performance anode structure for lithium-ion batteries based on silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials. Development of a novel approach to producing hierarchical anode or cathode particles with controlled properties opens the door to many new directions for lithium-ion battery technology.

Li-ion 186

Li-ion Carbon Lithium Ion Georgia 186

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 16, 2015

Chevrolet went out on a limb back in 2010 when it introduced the 2011 Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Now it’s taking a much riskier step by showing off the upcoming battery-powered Bolt—a pure electric car with a promised 200-mile range.

Chevrolet 60

Chevrolet Concept Electric Cars Extended Range 60

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

Projected incremental mass due to the energy storage and electricity generation system for (a) a 100- and (b) 300-mile range for a battery electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. EERL is responsible for R&D for both battery and fuel cell systems. Credit: ACS, Wagner et al. Click to enlarge. Wagner et al.

Li-ion 210

Li-ion Connect Connected GM 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The Coventry pioneer announced the deal after its distinctive urban delivery van—the first of its kind to be designed specifically as a battery-powered vehicle—became the first to gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval. After producing 100 vans last year, output is expected to rise to 400 in 2009 and to hit 1,200 in 2010.

France 150

France 2009 2010 Battery Powered 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2010

The project started in August 2010 and the first flight is scheduled to take place in 2011. Technically, the new aircraft is based upon the Antares 20E as well as the fuel-cell powered Antares DLR-H2. In the hydrogen version, fuel cells replace the batteries.

Fuel 218

Fuel Hydrogen 2004 2010 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2011

study found that German consumer purchase considerations for fully battery-operated electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively low compared to other powertrain technologies and that most current EV offerings miss consumer’s EV purchase and ownership requirements. A Gartner, Inc. Germany and Electromobility.

Germany 225

Germany Market Purchase 2010 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Trained Europcar employees will explain a range of topics including battery charging, the range extender, as well as other special functions and features such as the energy consumption and energy efficiency displays. Customers will also have the opportunity to give feedback through online chats and questionnaires.

Extended Range 218

Extended Range Europe Range United Kingdom 218