Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I 2 SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 1, 2018
Rather than installing heavy batteries, Porsche is opting for fast charging. Each individual cell has a current of roughly 4 volts. Controlled by the battery management system, this all amounts to the 800-volt battery. If the driver floors it, the cooling kicks into high gear as well, ensuring constant power.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2012
milliohms, the CAP-XX module offers the best power density available today, the company claims, and the energy necessary to support frequent start cycles in all weather and traffic conditions. With 150F at 14V, and an ESR of 4.5 NEDC testing: battery alone. Click to enlarge. NEDC testing: battery plus supercaps. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 30, 2010
Since EV owners will need charging facilities at their homes or workplaces, Nissan dealers will assist customers in the installation of charging facilities for private homes. Charging facilities installed at Nissan dealers nationwide. The unit will be available commercially in the future.
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2015
It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. The 2900 miles traveled by the Volt, drawing upon its combustion engine, produced far less CO 2 since the Volt uses a small and more efficient engine.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 20, 2009
German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Giving drivers the convenience of charging their vehicles when they are away from home, charge stations have already been with us for some time and are now being installed in at a quickening pace. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank.
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