Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. It first added battery-electric power to the GM Sky two-seat roadster. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. in China in 2016.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to similar conventional vehicles, according to a recently published analysis of the results of the demonstration by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). miles per DGE.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1 Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge. Eaton hybrid system schematic.

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Fuel Economy Economy Eaton Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

On a drive cycle representing routes with frequent stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks exhibited a 20% improvement in fuel economy. On drive cycles representing routes with fewer stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks demonstrated similar fuel economy to the diesels. Ah NiMH battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. In EV mode, the RAV4 Hybrid, under certain conditions, will run solely on the electric motor for up to 0.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

Fuel economy was similar between the gHEVs and diesel vehicles, except for the highest kinetic intensity drive cycle where the hybrid exhibited ~20% higher fuel economy. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

It will also be more economical than conventional turbine engines, or even the battery-based systems, on the total cost basis. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets. —Val Miftakhov, ZeroAvia Founder and CEO.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

A123 Systems has secured production contracts for the company’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ) with three leading European automakers, including McLaren Automotive for the MP4-12C and a major German OEM that will use the battery in a 2013 model year passenger vehicle. billion market for energy storage devices.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

Its 42-kWh battery alone has undergone more than 40 tests such as fire, collision, vibration and extrusion. Those who purchase a Rong Guang EV are entitled to a replacement subsidy of up to RMB 10,000 (US$1,400), free maintenance, three years of free road service and the free installation of charging equipment. Monza MHEVs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Engineers from Colorado-based Lightning Systems are using artificial neural networks to predict accurately the fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of fleet vehicles. LightningAnalytics is a predictive analytics system that helps fleets monitor vehicle maintenance and track routes, thereby decreasing fuel usage and emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

Cold cranking performance of EXT battery systems, 80 Ah and 60 Ah. The dots represent the capability of Johnson Control’s current AGM battery at that temperature point. EXT batteries will go into production next year on a mainstream micro-hybrid system, Kessen said, although the customer is not talking about the program yet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2016

King County Metro Transit (KCM) in Washington state has completed an accelerated durability and reliability test of the Proterra Catalyst 40' FC (fast charge) battery-electric bus. Average fuel economy was 15 MPGe over this testing period, 3.125-times more efficient than current KCM 40' diesel buses (4.8 mile, compared to $0.90/mile

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2018

BAE Systems, a global provider of more than 9,000 electric-hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel-cell electric systems, announced that the Association du Transport Urbain du Québec (ATUQ) ordered 497 electric-hybrid buses using the BAE Systems Series-E electric drive propulsion system ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For current gasoline-powered ICE vehicles at an average fuel economy of 23.3 mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel or natural gas vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates. kWh lithium-ion battery pack is located along the centerline of the vehicle, between the front and rear wheels to make the most of weight distribution.

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EV Connect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Our contribution has been to provide a management platform that makes troubleshooting, maintenance, and monitoring seamless, thanks to an open-standard, hardware-agnostic solution. Through EV Connect Shield , we’re able to provide a comprehensive operational and maintenance package to cover hardware, software, and firmware 24/7.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2012

The XL Hybrids powertrain consists of a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, a 40 kW (53 hp) electric motor and a proprietary hybrid control system that operate with the OEM internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. XL Hybrids, Inc., The XL Hybrids hybrid powertrain is designed for aftermarket installation.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system for medium- and heavy-duty trucks now incorporates new technology capable of providing scalable pure sine exportable power of up to 6 kW or greater from the hybrid battery system to power large electrical loads, equipment and tools.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2013

Verizon will also provide technological capabilities, through its acquisition of Hughes Telematics, including fuel and route optimization, vehicle maintenance and diagnostics, emergency assistance, and voice and data services.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2013

Battery replacement along with EVSE will also greatly affect the relative TCO of the electric truck. Battery replacement is another key factor; to maximize the benefits from electric trucks, the durability and reliability of the automotive Li-ion battery are crucial, which might be advanced with technological development.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

Energy is captured using Remy advanced electric propulsion motors, Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery technology, and other components. The PTO interface provides a direct connection between the hybrid system and the transmission, enabling improved driving fuel efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries. Neither is there a significant change to the maintenance regime, with the annual cleaning or change of a new filter on the energy storage system offset by reduced dirt ingress to a relocated hybrid unit cooler pack. Series E hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai is initially offering the Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region for a 36-month term at $499 per month, with $2,999 down. This includes unlimited free hydrogen refueling in the area, and free maintenance. There will be no Kia analog to the Tucson Fuel Cell, said Castillo.). million km).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined, numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile, as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. A little fin help.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. The trucks are used for construction and maintenance of the Marshfield utility grid.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2021

Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Specifics: Want to benefit your fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent? Specifics: Tires with improper tread, inflation and alignment can lower fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance. Here are tips that can help.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit has received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that pays for 80% of the cost of the Lightning Hybrids’ systems to be installed on Kiessling Transit’s Ford E-450 passenger buses, making them cleaner, more fuel efficient and improving braking efficiency. Driver feedback also confirmed vehicle performance benefits.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

An important question arises: Do the negative environmental impacts of manufacturing EV batteries outweigh the benefits? EVs also benefit the environment by eliminating tailpipe emissions and having better fuel economies than gasoline-powered cars. Most batteries aren’t even designed to be recycled.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. The Prius c’s SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter The standard 3.5-in.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2012

On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5%. The Ford Auto Start-Stop system includes a 12V battery designed for long. lasting service with no additional maintenance; a 12V enhanced. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter starter motor to provide seamless engine starts once a driver.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. This helps us to make better fuel economy and good emissions.

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