Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2011
Starting in the end of April 2011, Sony will begin volume shipments of 1.2 kWh energy storage modules that use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made with olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate as the cathode material. Earlier post.). Alternatively it can be an energy storage system for residential use.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 14, 2011
Ford’s rollout of electrified vehicles began in December 2010 with the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric—a small commercial van built in collaboration with Azure Dynamics. Earlier post.). When the plant is inactive, such as holidays, the stored solar energy will provide power during periods of insufficient or inconsistent sunlight.
Green Car Congress
JULY 5, 2012
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Industry Development Plan (2011-2020), announced in June 2010, is targeting a domestic production capability of 1 million NEVs (with PEVs accounting for 50%) during the period of 2011 to 2015 and 5 million NEV unit sales by 2020. Recharging infrastructure and vehicle and technical standards are lacking.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
2011-25), recognizing that the transportation electrification process will evolve in stages based on the learning that occurs in the years and decades ahead. Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market.
EV Central
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Cheapest is a 2011 version with 48,800km, but the owner admits battery health is close to 50 per cent, its dash shows a range of 90km and real world range is closer to 68km. We found only four for sale, with $28,880 for a 190km range 2014 60Ah version with 100,000km the cheapest. Nissan Leaf – from $9000 2012 Nissan Leaf.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
It is also working on production of the Model S saloon car, which is planned for release in 2011 and has already received 1,500 pre-orders. Fisker is also working on a hardtop convertible, planned to be introduced in 2011, and the Fisker Karma Sunset which was named North American Production Preview Vehicle of the Year.
Green Cars News
JULY 1, 2009
Smith will also offer the Transit Connect van for sale in Europe as the Smith Ampere from 2010. Recharging is easy: the onboard battery charger can be plugged directly into a standard mains socket, and a full battery charge is accomplished in six to eight hours. This set-up targets a range of up to 100 miles and a top speed of 80mph.
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