Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2013

Fiat is the fifth plug-in electric vehicle (EV) auto manufacturer to choose AeroVironment as its full-service home charging partner. The 2013 Fiat 500e features a 24-kWh Lithium-ion battery that will allow drivers to travel an estimated 108 miles (175 km), and uses an industry-standard SAE J1772 recharge connector.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2012

Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

The new Ford Fusion will be the first non-hybrid Ford vehicle available in the US with Auto Start-Stop. Priced at an incremental $295, Auto Start-Stop can improve real-world fuel efficiency by 3.5%, and can pay for itself in fuel savings in less than 18 months, according to the company. Earlier post.) —Birgit Sorgenfrei.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. had Tesla badges on them.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off.

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Plug In India

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

By Kamlesh We managed to recharge the car from 40% to 60% in 15 minutes! The efficiency and the frugality of this car is amazing! Electric Car : Highway and Hill Drive Test | Mumbai to Pune Pre Journey Chat We were at the Reliance Jio Pulse BP fast charger in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. I love this car! F antastic!

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 16, 2024

N stop The Hyundai sub-brand of high-performance cars gets the N moniker. Hyundai N vehicles are aimed at performance enthusiasts wanting a street-legal car they can take to the limit on and off the track. The Ioniq 5 N can go about 25 minutes at full power before needing to be recharged. Charging The Ioniq 5 N has a 10.9

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). The mechanical underpinnings for the Passat and Golf HyMotion cars are based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) that was developed by Volkswagen and is used throughout the Group.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

In India, around 23 hybrid cars are available, ranging from the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to the Lamborghini Revuelto. Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Some manufacturers use the term “Micro Hybrid” to describe a car’s start/stop feature.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But goodness, what fun will be had between recharges. The widescreen infotainment system works just as well here as it does in other Hyundai/Genesis/Kia products, though I’d still like to see an update to wireless for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Images: © 2023 Chris Tonn/TTAC] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

Goodenough was awarded the 2012 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies for discoveries that “paved the way for development of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology.” It later became the chemistry of choice for early electric cars including the 2008 Tesla Roadster. to 4 volts.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

The latest Porsche “E-performance” model adopts the same hybrid boost strategy as the 918 Spyder super sports car. Hybrid Auto : The “Hybrid Auto” mode is a completely new development. E-Charge: In “E-Charge” mode, the gasoline engine generates more power than is needed to move the car. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Few automakers are as on-point with their design game at the moment as Genesis, and the automaker’s first electric car is no exception. Realistically, in my wintry driving mix, it seemed this car was comfortable going 185 miles at a time. I wouldn’t recommend this car for more than four people. kwh battery.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2013

Because California leads the nation in EV adoption, other utilities and stakeholders in the auto industry may find the information from the white paper useful, SCE suggested. When we anticipated the cars were coming, we did a huge amount of work analyzing the circuits, and anticipated where we’d see clustering of the vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new converter raises the MiEV system to 700 volts and helps to further improve energy output and efficiency from both the electric motor as well as the generator. Connected car technology.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

This research is instructive for auto manufacturers, dealers and other stakeholders as to current consumer perceptions that should either be corrected or reinforced. 17% of respondents said that they would want to “purchase an electric car as soon as it is available in their market.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

It was almost an hour before the inconsiderate owner returned to retrieve his fully charged car, but at least he was apologetic. I calculated it’d take me an hour to pack my suitcase and get everything organized so, instead of doing it in my hotel room, I did it in the car while it was being charged.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The final point is the powertrain must “truly sell the car….(be) The final tally included 14 four-cylinder engines, 11 six-cylinder engines, 10 hybrids (a mix of full and mild—48-volt versions), three plug-in hybrids, seven battery electric vehicles one fuel cell electric vehicle. be) thrilling to drive and technologically relevant.”

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 1, 2010

Microsoft’s Hohm to Manage Ford’s Electric Cars. In the case of electric cars, time-shifting the recharge to late at night is important because recharging effectively a home’s daytime energy usage. From the article by Bill Howard: What sounds like an odd-couple fit – Microsoft?

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 11, 2010

Bob Lutz announces the next GM Electric Car program, post Volt. For more details, read the story: Lutz: GM to make Cadillac Converj electric car. Lutz: GM to make Cadillac Converj electric car. Lutz: GM to make Cadillac Converj electric car. will sell after the Chevrolet Volt. January 10, 2010 [link].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). With this development, Kia becomes the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its full model line-up.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The Trail’ster’s electric motor acts as a generator to recover kinetic energy and recharge the battery when the vehicle is braking or coasting. The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Hyundai introduced the US-market version of its Kona Electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts. kW rate of charge for rapid recharging characteristics. Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). The powertrain inverter has a power density of 25.4 kVA per liter.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Understanding how the car will fit within a well-formed lifestyle is a challenge for many, as is finding a model that offers not only the expected creature comforts and range, but also performance and handling traits comparable with their trade-in. KNOWING when to make the move to electric is a difficult decision for most.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in one gallon of gasoline. If plugging in your car seems daunting, it’s no more than what you do every night for your mobile phone. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 120-volt household outlet.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The new Pilot offers five USB ports, four that provide better recharging with 2.5-amp The Pilot and its engine are manufactured at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama auto plant. The 2016 Pilot features a new 3.5-liter,

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 13, 2010

Paine, who produced the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?” He is reportedly in production on a sequel, “The Revenge of the Electric Car.” s and a prime mover behind the development of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. Mr. Paine, who produced the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Add to that the advent of autonomous vehicles and new business models such as ride hailing and car sharing, and we could be on the brink of major disruption in the transportation sector. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. And zero-emission vehicles are following this pattern.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is the first ever vehicle from the venerable Italian car maker with a charging port. The brand, these days part of the multi-national auto-industry giant Stellantis, claims no-one else in the business will complete the transition so quickly. hours for a 0-100 percent recharge.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt isn’t the only range extended car on its way – now Capstone Turbine Corporation will introduce its own prototype at the LA Auto Show. The prototype is based on a Factory Five Racing GTM body and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.9 It has a top speed of 150mph.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

It is a true driver’s car and one that will bring a big smile to your face every time you boot it up and silently hit the road. An EV driver’s car Kia’s Performance EV Marketed as a performance crossover, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is civil enough to handle all daily driving needs while at the same time being the fastest Kia ever.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

195, Bright will be building cars that “do more with less&# , a philosophy MacCready was famous for (and the title of a wonderful biography on him). Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. Top: transverse-mounted drive unit.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

At the Auto Shanghai 2017 show, Volkswagen is revealing the I.D. Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. This gives the designers and engineers freedom to change the way in which the car is designed. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D.

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