Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2018

(NFI Group), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced that its Anniston, Alabama facility has successfully completed its first full build of an Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric heavy-duty transit bus. Cloud, Minnesota.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the new upscaled KONA in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant (EV) that offers advanced safety and convenience features and class-leading range. KONA Electric will play a major role alongside our IONIQ models in reinforcing Hyundai’s EV leadership.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The joint country comparison combines the three key areas of technology, industry and the market and enables an objective examination of the status quo in the field of electric mobility in China, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea and the USA. Japanese manufacturers are placing few new all-electric vehicles on the market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

The first generation of the MINI Countryman was a success for MINI, and from 2010 it expanded the model family to include a compact SUV vehicle with all-wheel drive, five doors and—for the first time in a MINI model—more than four meters in length. The battery capacity is 64.7

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2021

Leclanché SA will provide its proprietary battery technology to Canadian Pacific (CP) for its innovative Hydrogen Locomotive Program. million in 2018 versus 2017. Earlier post.) Leclanché will also provide its proprietary energy management software for optimum integration. —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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APRIL 25, 2021

That’s me on January 16, 2017, with my brand new Chevy Bolt EV Premier edition in my garage at home. Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. Installing the 5.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The BMW Group and Turkish manufacturer Karsan have signed an agreement for the supply of BMW i3 motors and batteries for the battery-electric 6-meter city bus “Jest electric”, which is produced in Bursa in Turkey for both the domestic market and for international markets.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When the Tesla Semi was unveiled back in late 2017, many were skeptical. A Daimler executive even went so far as to sarcastically comment that the massive all-electric vehicle defies the laws of physics. No sacrifice to cargo capacity, 500-mile range. “We will begin ramping up production of the Tesla Semi. .

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The Lucid Air electric sedan that goes into production late this year won’t quite be the Lucid Air that the company had originally planned. By all indications, from Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson, that’s a good thing.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2017

China-based GAC Motor has introduced its all-electric GE3 SUV into the Chinese market; the GE3 made its international debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The GE3 is based on a new EV platform and positioned as a medium- to high-end electric SUV. seconds, braking distance 12.8

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2019

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Solid Power ( earlier post ) to develop all solid-state batteries (ASSB) for next-generation electric vehicles. Solid-state batteries offer improved energy and safety as compared to current industry-standard lithium-ion batteries. liquid electrolyte as used in lithium-ion.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. The Chevrolet Bolt EV with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles is the most popular vehicle among Maven Gig drivers.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

Furthermore, the all-electric BMW iX3 ( earlier post ) to be produced by BBA—the first BMW brand model to be driven purely by electric power—is planned for export to markets outside of China. The all-electric BMW iX3, produced by BBA from 2020, will find customers around the world.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. Electric axles integrate electric motors into differentials or wheel-ends.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2022

After launching Japan’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in 2017, MFTBC introduced an improved model with advanced safety features for the Japanese market in 2020. MFTBC earlier announced plans to electrify all new models for the Japanese market by 2039 and accelerate its shift to CO 2 -neutrality.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2020

Volvo Car Group, including its strategic affiliates Lynk & Co and Polestar, produce vehicles based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform, introduced in 2017. The platform made its debut in 2017 with the popular Volvo XC40. Since the CMA-based XC40 was introduced in 2017, 302,856 units have sold. billion (US$1.6

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

has introduced Connect 360—a real-time, cloud-based business analytics dashboard for Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses, operated by New Flyer Connect. Connect 360 is an enhanced and added feature, specifically engineered to track battery-electric, zero-emission bus (ZEB) performance using secure cloud-based technology.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The thought came like a flash while on the highway heading into New York's Catskill Mountains: This is what all cars will be like soon. The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf is absolutely the most normal, invisible, unremarkable electric car you can buy today.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

Hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for 7.5% Vehicles with all-electric or electrified powertrains represent the greatest area of growth for Kia sales in Europe. Our growth has been boosted by new models launched in the last few months, and our growing range of vehicles with electrified powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2018

Furthermore, the all-electric BMW iX3 ( earlier post ) to be produced by BBA—the first BMW brand model to be driven purely by electric power—is planned for export to markets outside of China. The all-electric BMW iX3, produced by BBA from 2020, will find customers around the world.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2019

In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. The battery enclosure is extremely lightweight, stable and safe.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

Jaguar has taken its first electric vehicle—the Jaguar I-PACE SUV concept ( earlier post )—onto the streets for the first time. The I-PACE will accelerate to 60 mph in around 4 seconds, and will feature a range of more than 500 km (311 miles) NEDC cycle from its 90 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2017

OLEA LIB is a library of advanced software optimized for OLEA dedicated to the control of advanced hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV). OLEA APP for Mild/Full Hybrid and EV electric motor control will be available in Q3 2017. OLEA LIB and OLEA APP will be shown on Silicon Mobility’s booth at Embedded World 2017.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2017

The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwide debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. Honda is positioning the Clarity Electric as “the first” affordable, midsize, five-passenger battery electric vehicle (BEV).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. They note that the the impacts of battery production on electric vehicles’ overall emissions is “an especially complex topic”.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2021

With all-electric heavy-duty trucks, manufacturers would have to account for the weight of battery packs. The heavier the battery, the less payload an electric Class 8 truck would be able to carry. For perspective, Tesla’s 100 kWh battery packs typically weigh 1,300 pounds.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

BMW is breathing some fresh air into its three-year-old alternative flagship to improve performance, increase range, and add some style. Revealed at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, the i8's mid-cycle refresh increases its battery capacity from 7.1 kwh, improving the car's fairly paltry all-electric range from 15 to 18 miles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2019

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the first purely battery-electric people mover in the premium segment at the Geneva Motor Show. Technical highlights of the vehicle include a range of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) and rapid charging to enable a range of 100 kilometers within just 15 minutes.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2022

The Tesla Semi was, in a way, part of Master Plan, Part Deux , as Musk outlined then that the electric vehicle maker would release “heavy-duty trucks.” “Tesla 500 mile range Semi Truck starts shipping this year, Cybertruck next year,” Musk wrote. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

electric van delivers more than 50% range—270 km (168 miles) NEDC, equivalent to 200 km (124 miles) real use in the summer, compared to 170 km previously. has topped the European small electric van market for the past six years, achieving sales in excess of 25,000 units since its launch in October 2011. mile) top-up.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

BYD delivered the first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to the City of Palo Alto and GreenWaste, the city’s waste hauler service. The BYD electric refuse truck uses its batteries for propulsion, as well as to power the hydraulic system for the body.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Buzz electric microbus on 9 March as the ID. The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Official figures for range are not yet available. With the three-seater ID.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

The newly announced 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, the latest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers for the 2017 model year in both FWD and AWD applications. Non-hybrid 2017 Rogue models are equipped with a 2.5-liter Like the MY2017 2.5-liter Like the MY2017 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2018

a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group, to co-develop a medium-duty extended range electric truck. VIA Motors develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all-electric (EV) powertrain systems for most vehicle classes from light-duty through Class 8. Earlier post.).

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