Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2012

Tendril Connect consists of an integrated suite of utility and consumer applications and APIs. Tendril, provider of a cloud-based energy management platform, and the BMW Group Technology Office USA are partnering to build out a demonstration smart energy home in Mountain View, Calif. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2010

a designer and operator of a complete service delivery infrastructure for connected vehicles, have formed a partnership to provide telematics services for electric vehicles (EVs) globally. It currently enables solutions for Ford SYNC, OnStar, Motorola, BMW, Shell FuelSave Partner and several other category-leading brands.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2018

Built on an open network, TurboDX offers the ability easily to change network providers without having the added cost of switching or purchasing new hardware. Owners can choose from a variety of Open Charge Point Protocol ( OCPP )-compliant network providers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

million); and the second round of the connected autonomous vehicles competition (CAV2) – 24 projects with support up to £31 million (US$40 million). The projects, led by BMW, CNH Industrial, Ford Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Penso Consulting, Westfield Sportscars and Williams Advanced Engineering, cover a wide range of new innovations.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2013

Drawing from a 2012 BMW patent application showing one embodiment of a proposed method to increase the efficiency of an electric motor. Source: BMW patent application Nº 2012/0267977. The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 BMW’s approach.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2023

Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum , world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. That’s about two thirds of the leasing cost of a LEAF nowadays. That’s one way. How could V2G address that problem?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Accordingly, to offer a product with a competitive value proposition, the industry focus has shifted to increasing the value of the product for the end user from a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective. Cost, productivity, efficiency and fuel economy now offer the highest focus for technology investment, he said.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 31, 2023

The stated goal is to experiment in autonomous on-demand vehicles, hedging the reduction in vehicle sales caused by ride sharing by making GM the preferred vehicle provider for Lyft drivers and integrating connectivity tools like OnStar. Lyft claims it is the fastest-growing ride share service and is available in 190 cities worldwide.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 12, 2009

If you’ve been following the BMW MINI E program unveiled officially on November 19th, 2008 at the Los Angeles Auto Show you’ll know the process for being selected as a potential MINI E driver is a multistep one. Stefano Paris at the November 19th, 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show unveiling of the MINI E. Clipper Creek EV Charge Station.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. AWD will be compared to its keenest competition–the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Lexus LS and BMW 7 Series, which are all very nice luxury sedans. The final price was $101,295.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid. News: BMW iX EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on). The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Acura All-Electric SUV Miles 85

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

BMW i3 42 153 27.5 Cost Analysis for Solar Panel Installation Before considering the installation of solar panels to charge your electric vehicle (EV), it is crucial to conduct a cost analysis. In 2023, with advancements in technology and an expanded market, the cost of solar panels has decreased. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2017

The automakers will bear the entire cost of the retrofitting, estimated by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) to be at least €500 million. These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Aesthetically pleasing, with a longer and wider stance, the profile is one connected sweeping line from the tip of the hood and the LED daytime running lights and bi-LED projector headlights, to the narrow LED tail light band that runs the full width below the rear spoiler. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 23, 2021

Another week with automakers sharing plans to either curtail development of internal combustion engines or share their EV sales goals – in this case German luxury OEMs, Audi and BMW. We see images of the upcoming BMW i4 BEV, Jeep Wrangler Magneto BEV concept, Rivian announces their new charging networks, and much, much, more.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Head-Up Display: the BMW Head-Up Display puts selected information directly in the driver’s line of sight. SafeHMI was tested by BMW and Daimler. The socio-economic assessment reveals a cost benefit ratio of 1.3 OEM fitment, after-market solution) with different display positions and technologies (e.g. for ACC in trucks.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

The LED tail lights are connected by a narrow strip and are part of the approach and farewell lighting elements. Lincoln Connect offers convenience features, such as remotely locking and unlocking the doors and starting the engine, along with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can accommodate up to 10 devices–as far as 50-feet away.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Connecting to the voice recognition is as simple as pressing the button on the left side of the steering wheel and entering a command. The Genesis Connected Services and Digital Key offer multiple conveniences including being able to start and park the GV70 remotely. Ready to take its place among the premium crowd. How does it compare?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Overhead, an optional Glass Canopy ($4,500) that is seamlessly connected to the windshield creates a sunroom effect from the hood to the rear window. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Photos by John Faulkner, Michael Coates, John O’Dell and Lucid. [

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) : A more reliable and available network leads to reduced CapEx and OpEx resulting in reduced TCO for network operators. Charging network Ionna, launched by a consortium of OEMs (BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis), with a mission to deploy 30,000 charging stations by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Pint has been at Audi for about six months, coming from BMW where he worked on the electric powertrains for the i3 and i8.) Ultimately, Audi is targeting costs of around $100/kWh. A charging plate with an integrated spool is placed on the parking space and connected to the grid supply. Hackenberg.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

A note regarding OnStar : a simple push of a button connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [ Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Once connected, a friendly General Motors representative is there to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. News: BMW Adds iPeformance. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. News: Lamborghini Enters the Electric.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Genesis Connected Services and Digital Key offer multiple conveniences, including being able to start the GV80 remotely. The simple reason is it can compete against luxury midsize SUVs from Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW, and beats them in several areas, not the least of which is costing $15,000 to $20,000 less.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

A multi-partner team, led by PNNL as part of the Battery500 research consortium, will receive an award of up to $10 million per year for five years to drive progress on DOE’s goal of reducing the cost of vehicle battery technologies. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy. Con Edison.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. —Stefan Riederer, BMW Research & Technology. Body and safety.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The research and design include developing cutting-edge battery technology to increase range and decrease charging times, as well as enhancing autonomous driving capabilities and connectivity features. To quote some examples, up until less than a decade ago Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai were well-known for their cost-effective models.

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EVolution

JANUARY 29, 2021

litres of fuel per 100kms at a cost of 143c per litre for unleaded petrol. So, to travel 100,000km in a standard ICE would cost over $15,000 dollars. But if you've left that life of fossil fuels behind, we're going to share customer experiences about how much it costs to charge your EV and can you do it with your onsite solar?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 28, 2021

What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. The Cadillac User Experience, or CUE System is designed to provide a complete suite of infotainment, navigation and communication tools for keeping the driver connected. Under $34,000.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other studies found that “more than 95% of daily driving can be accomplished with 100 miles of electric range” and that “more than half of [a fleet of BMW Mini EVs with a 70-100 mile range] could meet 95% of driving needs with 100 miles range using only overnight home charging.” in 2023, signifying a strategic and widespread transition.

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

For us, manufacturing begins right from the design stage itself as around 80% of the cost of the product gets committed at 20% of the product lifecycle. We have been in the business for over 60 years, and over 90% of products from OEMs like Tata Motors, M&M, BMW, and Porsche, have some or the other Hexagon elements in them.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

The most promising application identified for second use batteries is to replace grid-connected combustion turbine peaker plants and provide peak-shaving services. While the value to the original automotive battery owner is restricted primarily to the elimination of end of service costs (battery extraction, disposal, recycling, etc.),

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The Toyota papers were part of a larger World Congress technical session on practical hydrogen fuel cell technology: PFL 720, Advances in Fuel Cell Vehicle Applications, chaired by Jesse Schneider from BMW (who is BMW’s Manager, Fuel Cell, EV, Hydrogen and Standards and the lead of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards SAE J2601).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Range extenders have been done previously with the Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3, and could add another 100 miles of driving range. Without a B pillar, the front seat belts are connected to the front doors, which means when opening them the belt stretches across the front passenger’s throats. In case you were looking for an engine.

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