Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2021

Leclanché SA has developed a new, high-energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus and truck manufacturers seeking increased range and operating time for fully electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. The cell materials allow for longer lifetime, high cycle life along with fast charge capability.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

sbaar charging station was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting by Umeå Municipality representatives. Fast-charging at the B?sbaar. The Arctic Whisper’s batteries are fast-charged by the Opbrid B?sbaar—an This will extend the all-electric range of the hybrid bus from 2 hours to 18 hours. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e., Mild Hybrid. LaCrosse w/ e-Assist) Full Hybrid. Tahoe two-mode) Plug-in hybrid (announced) EREV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio of electric hybrid and full electric products, including the company’s portfolio of electric axles. The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. The 2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring is now being delivered, and once again it hits a 516-mile EPA range—the best of any EV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Opel and Europcar have agreed to introduce the Opel Ampera extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) as a rental car throughout Europe. Europcar provides electric and hybrid vehicles. Opel Ampera. Click to enlarge. —Opel/Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftersales Europe, Alain Visser.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km). 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

A team at Sichuan University in China is proposing a novel lithium-ion/oxygen hybrid battery system that exploits the advantages and minimizes the disadvantages of both lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and lithium-oxygen batteries (LOB). In our view, based on current technologies, these problems will not be solved well for a long time.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 10, 2023

Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. HK (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is starting to build out its charging infrastructure as its first all-electric model is set to be launched this year.

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EV Central

APRIL 26, 2024

That’s because, thanks to its wild plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 powertrain it can launch from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 Where the thoroughbred AMG ONE hypercar does claw back an advantage is when it comes to top speed, topping out at an impressive 352km/h, compared to the lowly 320km/h the plug-in hybrid-powered AMG GT can only manage.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The feature is exclusive to the Ford F-150 Lightning and F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid, which both equip Pro Power Onboard. The process is simple: Connect to an F-150 Lightning or F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid with the optional 9.6 When using the feature with an F-150 Lightning, 13 miles of range was added. I’d love to hear from you!

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F-150 Ford Charging Vehicles 141

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The SOLO will be a lightweight electric crossover with an on-board 30 kW Capstone microturbine that will charge the crossover’s batteries and super capacitors while in operation or at rest.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. The range extender increases the electric car’s range by up to 1,000 km (621 miles),on top of the 110 km (68-mile) range provided by the car’s battery pack. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

A team at Sichuan University in China is proposing a novel lithium-ion/oxygen hybrid battery system that exploits the advantages and minimizes the disadvantages of both lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and lithium-oxygen batteries (LOB). In our view, based on current technologies, these problems will not be solved well for a long time.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

The Volvo Group, in collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, will study the potential for building electrified roads on which city buses can be charged inductively at the same time as the bus is in operation (dynamic charging). Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty Infrastructure Smart charging' —Niklas Gustavsson.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Series-E maintains the series hybrid system architecture—proven in more than 1,300 existing Enviro400H hybrid buses—in which the diesel engine (4.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Enevate Corporation, developer of a silicon-dominant composite anode material and high energy density batteries ( earlier post ), has introduced HD-Energy Technology for Electric Vehicles (EVs); the high energy-density cells support extreme fast-charging. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Charging Austin Extended Range 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 —Chris Lacey.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine range extender delivers a total range of up to 600 km (373 miles). At low speeds, the engine charges the battery via a generator. Rapid charging is also possible with this vehicle, enabling a charging time on the order of one hour. A 50 kW (67 hp), 1.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2017

Canada-based Loop Energy’s fuel cell range extender system ( earlier post ) is fully functional and operating in a heavy-duty terminal tractor (or yard truck) with partner China National Heavy-Duty Truck Company (CNHTC).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2009

This fully electric vehicle, based on a Peugeot 307 coupe cabriolet, has a driving range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), with 75 km (47 miles) in charge depleting mode. Fuel consumption is 165 Wh/km in charge depleting mode, and 1.05 kg H 2 / 100 km in range-extending hybrid mode. FiSyPAC poster.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2012

sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations ( earlier post ) for the HyperBus (Hybrid and Plug-in Extended Range) demonstration project in Gothenburg City. This project will consist of three new Volvo plug-in hybrid buses running in traffic and charging for 5-8 minutes at each end of the #60 bus line.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2023

Through these acquisitions, TAE Power Solutions gains an early foothold in existing projects, including APC18 CELERITAS , a program to develop an ultra-fast charging battery and pack for electric and fuel cell hybrid vehicles with BMW and other project partners.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2017

The project, supported by Transport for London, features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power for the majority of city trips such as deliveries or maintenance work.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Idaho National Laboratory has released the voluminous findings from its analysis of five large-scale PEV and charging infrastructure projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The key finding of INL’s assessment of the results was that public charging infrastructure is not needed everywhere to enable PEV adoption.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter The battery system can be charged using a 220V charger.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2015

EDI) announced the availability of a Class 3 utility truck based upon its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain that reduces emissions and fuel use by up to 80%. The vehicle, based upon a Chevy Silverado 3500 Class 3 commercial fleet truck, is the only Class 3 commercial work truck that has 30-40 miles (48-64 km) of all-electric range, EDI says.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Tags: China Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2011

General Motors and Powermat, a provider of wireless charging technology for mobile personal devices, announced a commercial agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012. Chevy Volt Powermat. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant is the only automotive plant producing GM’s extended-range electric vehicles—including the Volt, Cadillac ELR and Opel Ampera—for markets in 33 countries. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2017

Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. This supports its hybrid-exclusive 1.5L In EREV mode, the model can deliver a total driving range of more than 750 km (466 miles). Earlier in March, BMW-Brilliance introduced the new BMW X1 xDrive 25Le.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. Conlon et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. The micro-hybrid used a 30 Wh, 6 kW peak power ultracapacitor unit. Burke, 2009. Burke, 2009.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter. Autocar reports that combined range from both battery and fossil-fuel power was estimated by Mercedes to be beyond that of the EQS 450+ model.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Ford is also moving the Escape hybrid powertrain exclusively over to the C-MAX platform; i.e., the Escape Hybrid is going away. C-MAX is a dedicated hybrid with two versions (conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric), and with the same 5 passenger seating, replaces the Escape Hybrid in the Ford lineup.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

has introduced a fuel-efficient, high-performance diesel hybrid electric powertrain, “Q-Force”. million contract ( earlier post ) to develop a diesel hybrid electric version of its Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) “Aggressor.” ( Earlier post.). Tags: Diesel Hybrids. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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