Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year. In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Edward Yau told reporters the months-long test drive of the iMiEV, a lithium-ion battery-powered four-seater that gives out roughly 63 horsepower with a top speed of 130 kilometers per hour, was satisfactory. Tags: Brief. The Hong Kong government will buy 10 i-MiEV electric vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Corp.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2009

In spring 2011, the plant will start to produce SCiB cells and modules for application in battery-powered electric vehicles (EV). Toshiba anticipates strong demand for SCiB, primarily for application in battery-powered electric vehicles (EV), in a range extending from motorcycles to forklifts through to cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Fuel cells offer a much longer operating life than lead-acid batteries. Fuel cells provide continuous power with no loss of power as the tank nears empty as opposed to battery-powered equipment that run slower as the battery nears empty. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2010

(“Tesla”) entered into a Phase 1 Contract Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) for the development of a validated powertrain system, including a battery, power electronics module, motor, gearbox and associated software, which will be integrated into an electric vehicle version of the RAV4.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Volkswagen e-up! It is set to debut in 2013.

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Green Cars News

JULY 7, 2010

A world-leader in battery systems, Axeon is committed to providing clear knowledge and information on battery technology to promote greater understanding of how batteries [.]. Tags: Electric cars Axeon battery. understand electric car guide lithium.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2010

At 110 lbs (50 kg), the Li-ion battery weighs 63% less than the traditional battery option. In addition, the Li-ion battery provides 16% more power, has 20% less volume, and boasts an estimated lifespan of six to eight years. Tags: Brief. It will carry a five-year warranty.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2009

A quick charging system using the next-generation CIS solar panels and lithium-ion batteries is expected to be utilized in houses and large-scale solar power plants (mega solar plants). With lithium-ion batteries, power will be able to be supplied in case of power outage in a disaster. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2009

The system operates as a series hybrid system when the forklift is driving, with the engine powering a generator. It operates as a parallel hybrid system—in which the battery-powered motor and the engine both power a hydraulic pump system—when lifting. Tags: Brief. diesel forklifts.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2010

SEVUS currently produces the Newton battery powered truck in the US. Tags: Brief. Paying £37m for a business that lost £1.9m on turnover of £8.1m in the first half looks a full price, especially in light of representing a price to peak EBIT of 13 times. You have to say that Tanfield looks to have negotiated a good deal here.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

The Coventry pioneer announced the deal after its distinctive urban delivery van—the first of its kind to be designed specifically as a battery-powered vehicle—became the first to gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Tags: Brief. UK electric van manufacturer Modec has received a £3 million (US$4.9 Forty have already been sold.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van in 2010; Focus Electric in 2011; two new lithium-ion battery-powered hybrids; and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. Focus Electric, a full battery electric passenger car, will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid incorporating a propulsion motor, a battery, and an engine-powered generator. The Swift Plug-in offers a battery-powered range of about 20 km (12 miles). When the battery runs low, an engine of a kind usually used in minivehicles (i.e., Tags: Brief. The Swift PHEV.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 14, 2010

It was the green car of the year even before it went electric, and now Volvo is planning to introduce a battery powered version of the C30. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Volvo Ener1 EnerDel Goteborg Energi Volvo C30 Volvo C30 electric Volvo C30 electric cars.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The German car manufacturer will build an electric model at local ventures with SAIC Motor Corporation and FAW Group Corporation in 2013 and will consider a battery powered [.]. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Volkswagen China FAW Group Corporation SAIC Motor Corporation Volkswagen electric cars.

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Electric Vehicles Corporation Vehicles Green Cars 50

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

The system will transmit a range of vehicle data such as accelerator position, vehicle speed, fuel economy, and battery power from each vehicle to a local event server and ultimately to the competition’s education Web site, www.FuelOurFutureNow.org, developed in partnership with the US Department of Energy and Discovery Education.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The company decided to use MMC’s battery system to power trash compactor to create an electric garbage collection truck. Tags: Brief. The electricity cost to run the trash compactor is significantly less than diesel fuel usually used in normal trash compactors.

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Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2010

Having already outlined its plans to become a key player in the lithium-ion battery market, the Nikkei now reports that Sanyo Electric will launch mass production of the batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by fiscal 2012.

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Lithium Ion Market Batteries Battery 42

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 One decisive innovation is the battery-joining center where the EQC undergoes a second “marriage”" following installation of the two electric powerpacks in the bodyshell.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 9, 2007

Green Wombat reports on the Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capability demonstrated by PG&E. As the car's lithium ion battery powered a bank of lights and a portable heater, the meter began to run backwards. Tags: pge plug-in prius vehicle to grid plug-in hybrid v2g barbara boxer. I hope Sen. Boxer had an epiphany.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

In spring 2011, the plant will start to produce SCiB cells and modules for application in battery-powered electric vehicles (EV). Tags: Brief. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2010, with a completion date of October 2010. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 It can travel about 15 km (9 miles) on battery power. Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

Tags: Electric (Battery) Power Electronics. Built to base specifications with a 157-inch wheel base chassis and a 14,500 lb. gross vehicle weight rating, the all-electric van is targeted for the unit’s Public Works department which provides general maintenance across the base.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2010

Sustainable technology firm, DuPont has created a new battery separator it hopes will significantly boost the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries. Tags: Green credentials battery battery separator DuPont Electric cars energain.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 7, 2010

We particularly liked Titus Andronicus both as talented musicians and we greatly appreciated the woozy, jetlagged time they took with us to check out Roskilde’s efforts to struggle with green issues to the huge festival crowd. As part of the run up to the race, Chris rode a vintage Danish motorcycle converted to run on battery power.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has successfully completed cold weather testing on its lithium-ion battery powered electric tractor, the Nautilus XE20. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2010

A result of an intensive joint development effort between Sion Power and QinetiQ, the Zephyr flight exceeded 336 hours (14 days) of continuous flight, significantly surpassing the previous official record of 30 hours 24 minutes set by Northrop Grumman’s RQ-4A Global Hawk in March 2001. Tags: Brief.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

electric-car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles. Venture funds back green cars. Tags: EV Economics Production News. Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO. by Reuters.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2010

Not so when battery power is used, performance diminishes as the battery discharges. Tags: Brief. Our folks tested the equipment early last year and could immediately see what it would mean to equipment performance and productivity. Whether a gas tank is full or down to a quarter-tank, a car will travel at 60 mph.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

Vision is a provider of hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric powered vehicles and turnkey hydrogen fueling systems. Vision’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric drive system combines the superior acceleration of a battery powered electric vehicle with the extended range provided by a hydrogen fuel cell.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Grange Builders Providers purchased its battery-powered truck from Electric Vehicles Ireland, the full service dealer for Smith Electric Vehicles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tags: Brief. Based in Tullamore, Co.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. share for battery-electrics.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

However, while competition mounts in the industry with big name manufacturers finally jumping on the electric car bandwagon, REVA is determined not to be left behind and is building what will be the biggest factory making battery-powered city commuter cars, in the world. Tags: REVA Euro NCAP Top Gear. Leaders of the pack.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The eVito Taxi is powered by a 70 kW Zytek electric drive system, driving the front wheels through a custom designed Vocis/Graziano transmission. A 38 kWh Valence Li-Ion battery power pack installed in a weatherproof enclosure beneath the floor allows the internal space of the taxi to remain unaffected by the electric conversion.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

A full-size plug-in series hybrid SUV with this new powertrain is designed to drive 40 miles in all-electric mode under battery power, with near zero emissions. Fleet versions of this extended range electric vehicle are expected to offer up to 50 kW of exportable power from the onboard generator.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Battery power. Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen. Vehicle range. 650 km (404 miles). 300 N·m (221 lb-ft). Hydrogen tank max. Hydrogen tank capacity.

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