Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

At the Auto Shanghai 2017 show, Volkswagen is revealing the I.D. BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). The power electronics control the flow of high-voltage power between the motors and the battery, converting direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

European launch markets in 2015 will be the UK, Denmark and Germany; more markets will be added in 2017. The system uses Toyota-developed components including the Toyota FC Stack, FC boost converter, and high-pressure hydrogen tanks. Toyota said that it is expecting annual volume of 50-100 cars/year in 2015 and 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show the brand presented the potential of its new technologies in the form of the Audi Q8 sport concept showcar. The 12-volt system is connected to the main electrical system via a DC/DC converter. In the medium-term, the brand plans to convert ancillary units such as pumps and compressors to 48 volts.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

We demonstrated that the same process that produces extra current in a solar cell can also be applied to produce extra chemical reactions or stored energy in chemical bonds. Light is absorbed at the photoanode within the QD layer producing free electrons and holes. —Matthew Beard. Yong Yan, Ryan W. Crisp, Jing Gu, Boris D.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

A team led by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new way to produce solar fuels by using completely synthetic bionano machinery to harvest light without the need for a living cell. In a natural purple membrane, bacteria use bacteriorhodopsin to harvest energy from light.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The motor-driven power steering was a bit light, but tuned for good road feel. There is a concealed storage compartment beneath the cargo floor to store the charge cord.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. Moreover, Tata AutoComp developed their battery management software with TCS and also built a three-in-one — a PDU, DC-DC converter and onboard charger, all housed in one unit.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when pushing country lane corners in the Platinum Hybrid Max. Welcome to the 16th generation.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The XSE features smooth surfaces and a near absence of chrome and zero body cladding.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 29, 2022

The light from the mirror passed through filters and onto the 24-element array of detectors—six for each of the MSS’s four spectral bands—yielding 24 channels of video data. A multiplexer processed this data, and an analog-to-digital converter changed it to a pulse-code modulated signal. billion in today’s dollars).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

There are already about 150,000 charging stations in the country, with another 100,000 due to come on stream by the end of 2017. With direct current and the charging power of 150 kW targeted by Audi, the large battery can store enough energy for up to 400 kilometers (248.5 We are well equipped for this rapid growth.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The patches of light and dark that she’d been able to see with the implant’s help vanished. He received an implant in one eye in 2019 and remembers seeing the shining lights of Christmas trees that holiday season. Second Sight began with a flash of light. The surgeon inserted a second wire, and the man saw two spots of light. “If

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. Ready to ride.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. Stylish lines. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Since its market introduction in 2017, global sales of the Bolt EV have topped 100,000; in the US, three-quarters of Bolt EV buyers are new to GM. If the Driver Attention System detects the driver’s gaze has turned away from the road ahead for too long, the steering wheel light bar will prompt the driver to return their attention to the road.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

When pressed, it lights-up blue, indicating maximum brake regeneration has been selected. Brake regeneration is where kinetic braking energy is converted into electricity when slowing or coasting, and that electricity then stored in the battery. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Kia unveiled three major hybrid offerings at the Chicago Auto Show: the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle; the new Optima Hybrid; and the new Optima Plug-in Hybrid. A 38 kW electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter to provide strong off-the-line acceleration and power assistance to the engine when necessary.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

In March, Mercedes-Benz said it would 10 new plug-in hybrid models by 2017. Energy recuperation: during braking and coasting, energy is recovered and stored in the battery. Earlier post.) The company introduced its first SUV PHEV in the form of the GLE 550 e earlier this year. Earlier post.) Also new is the Head-up Display, (HUD).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2017

The first 48-volt diesel hybrid has already gone into production in Europe, and a second production launch is already in the pipeline for 2017. This has important implications because the SCR catalyst has to reach a certain minimum operating temperature before it can begin converting nitrogen oxide emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2017

Scientists have been trying to artificially replicate photosynthesis to convert solar energy to stored chemical energy, with the objective of producing environmentally friendly and sustainable fuels, such as hydrogen and methanol. These complicated processes must operate synchronously to achieve high energy-conversion efficiency.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The electric power steering was not too light, and body roll, even when pushed above recommended corner speed limits was manageable. When coasting or coming to a stop, kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, and then is stored in the battery. Recharging the batteries when driving is through regenerative braking.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A The Heaven runtime was a fully virtual world, so Simon had converted the sky into a vast screen on which to project what was happening in the real world. They did not orbit, instead floating over a particular spot by light pressure alone. The specks blazed with light and shot away from the sun, accelerating.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. The power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC). Meanwhile, a DC/DC converter supplies the onboard electronics with 12-volt power.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when aggressively sweeping around country lane corners. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 20, 2022

When the all-electric Kia Niro was introduced in 2019 it followed the 2017 Niro hybrid and then the 2018 Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Safety and Warranties.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

One is for driving power, while the other is to start the engine, charge the battery and provides the regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Light and plug where it’s needed. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

To maximize performance, electricity consumption and driving range, the Mirai has regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai. Road Test: 2017 Toyota Mirai (2 nd opinion).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

While they store a high amount of energy compared to the other designs, their power output is comparatively low. Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

To maximize performance, electricity consumption and driving range, the Mirai has regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. 2017 Mirai review here. There are three driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

“I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. “Electric vehicles could be connected to the grid and could store energy at times when too much is produced ? While utilities such as E.ON

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