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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chevrolet says it has made the charging system in the next-generation Volt even easier for customers to recharge the battery and to check the charge status. The next-generation Volt debuts in January in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. The new and enhanced features include: GPS location-based charging.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The Pacifica Hybrid, scheduled to be launched in late 2016 and introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, will be the first mass-produced hybrid minivan in North America. LG Chem will supply the completed battery packs, which integrate Li-ion cells, a number of electronic components, and control software.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Detroit News. The Detroit News previously reported it had received board approval for production. The Detroit News previously reported it had received board approval for production. Earlier post.). Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Availability of the Focus Electric will expand in 2012 to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.;

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AUGUST 2, 2013

The battery-specific welding process is a result of collaboration among GM’s Manufacturing Systems Research Lab, Advanced Propulsion Center, and Brownstown Battery Assembly plant near Detroit. The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5 The Cadillac ELR is built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant. Resources.

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APRIL 14, 2020

The air blower system—similar to the fan found in F-150’s ventilated seats—is powered by a rechargeable, portable battery, helping keep the respirator in constant use by first-line defenders. Ford worked with Beaumont Health in Metro Detroit to quickly design the gown pattern and test for sizing during fit and function trials.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 20, 2007

Nancy Goia of Ford got some ink for comments at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. Nancy Gioia, speaking to the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, said, "The biggest barrier [to such technology] is the battery.". One big corporate "ME TOO!" Even Honda got in on the act. Next up, President Bush.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

When braking, the electric machines act as a generator and recharge the lithium-ion battery. Schaeffler is now applying 48V hybridization to an Audi TT. The drive for the “Schaeffler System 48 V” is based around an electrified rear axle which complements the front-wheel drive internal combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2015

At the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, Johnson Controls will unveil a new 12V Lithium Titanate battery developed in collaboration with Toshiba for advanced start-stop applications. Toshiba is supplying its SCiB cells ( earlier post ) to Johnson Controls for the application.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry. The focus is primarily near term (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Hyundai lanched the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle—Hyundai’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle—along with the hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2012

Further, the survey shows that Gen Y respondents are married to the convenience of traditional gasoline-powered automobiles, strongly preferring powertrains that do not require plug-in recharging. Deloitte announced the preliminary results of the survey at its Shifting Gears conference yesterday in Detroit. Smartphone on wheels.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The first production Detroit Electric SP:01 ( earlier post ) has rolled off the line at the company’s Leamington Spa (UK) manufacturing facility. The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer.

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MAY 24, 2011

These vehicles will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Department of Energy, and will be located in Washington, DC; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

Ltd (GAC Group) is showing the Trumpchi GS5-BEV Pure Electric Vehicle Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., The electric SUV concept is based on the conventionally-engined Trumpchi GS5 SUV which was introduced in March of 2012. GAC Trumpchi GS5-BEV. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 18, 2017

BUZZ in Detroit in 2017 ( earlier post ). Using a 150 kW (DC) fast charger, the high-performance battery can be 80% recharged within 30 minutes. This is the third version of the new battery-electric I.D. family, following the introduction of the I.D. in Paris in 2016 ( earlier post ) and I.D. The all-wheel-drive I.D.

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MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. Equipped with a 3.0 lb-ft) of torque, and sprints from 0 - 100 km/h (0 ‑ 62.1

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The new technology, which builds on Ford technologies such as SYNC, SmartGauge with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions—allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate. DTE Energy of Detroit. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. Alabama Power of Birmingham, Ala.;

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JUNE 16, 2009

of Cedarville, Ohio; K2 Energy Solutions of Henderson, Nevada; General Motors Corporation of Detroit, Michigan; and HST Auto of Escondido, California; has been selected for negotiation of a three-year award of up to $3.2 Angstron Materials LLC of Dayton, Ohio, teamed with Applied Sciences Inc. million with a DOE share of up to $1.6

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JANUARY 11, 2012

KSPG is showcasing the unit, along with other of its engine efficiency technologies such as the UniValve variable valve system, at the Detroit Auto Show. With range extenders, normal ranges can be achieved even without long en route recharging periods. Variable valve system.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

The findings were released at The Business of Plugging In conference in Detroit today. The socio-economic characteristics of the household, its geographic location, and recharging capabilities. —Richard Curtin, director of the Reuters/University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. When the entire ring is solidly lit, the vehicle is fully charged.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

Finally, BMW showcased a hydrogen fuel cell drive system as a future-focused variant of BMW eDrive (teased in a technical session during April’s SAE World Congress in Detroit) enabling all-electric driving with a high operating range and short refueling times. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Infrastructure, recharging and business models. Duvall looks at recharging infrastructure in two pieces: privately-owned (recharging companies, workplace and home charging); and publicly-owned. GM hosted Green Car Congress at the Business of Plugging In Conference.]. convert] millions of cars on the road.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2009

Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd, the joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Group ( earlier post ), and Malaysia-based Proton Holdings Berhad are forming a strategic partnership for the mass production of electric vehicles. The vehicles will then be marketed under Detroit Electric’s brand. The 40 kWh pack recharges in 12.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

3 million to continue development of lightweight, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries using nanomaterials technology. NextEnergy in Detroit has extensive experience with hybrid vehicle technologies and has been working with the Army for a number of years on related projects. million for hydraulic hybrid vehicle technology.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

This new class of advanced lithium-ion rechargeable battery will demonstrate the substantial improvements offered by solid state lithium-ion technologies for energy density, battery life, safety, and cost. The Detroit Edison Company (MI). Solid State Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage. 12,392,120. 10,000,000.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

The paper was presented by authors Ed Tate and Peter Savagian at last month’s SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit. NHTS data shows that most cars are left at home during the weekday; the vehicles that are used to commute to work are obvious candidates for recharging after their commute.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Opportunity charging increased the frequency of recharging, reducing the depth of discharges and the amount of wear, and thus reducing the amount that the battery has to be oversized to last the required life. Including the additional electricity cost, opportunity charging increased the total cost for the PHEV10 by $4,400. Brooker, A.;

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2012

Volkswagen is showing the E-Bugster electric vehicle concept, unveiled earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post ) at Auto China in Beijing for its premiere in Asia. The two-seat Beetle speedster, features an 85 kW electric motor or 38.3 kWh battery pack, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Although an electric range of 10 miles may not sound too impressive, the more frequently a battery is fully discharged during normal operation, and subsequently recharged from the grid, the faster the consumer sees a return on their battery investment. It is a nice powertrain and I hope it finds another home quickly. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

DTE Energy is the Detroit-headquartered diversified energy company providing gas and electric services to 2.7 The DTE Energy Amp’d vehicles will have a range of up to 150 miles (241 km) on a single charge and will be rechargeable using either 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlets. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Hard on the heels of the reveal of the production Volt EV at CES 2016 in Las Vegas earlier post ), Chevrolet used the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to release additional details on the battery and drivetrain of the new BEV. A typical commute of 50 miles can be recharged in less than two hours.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The battery can also be recharged via an AC mains domestic outlet to achieve initial electric-only operation. In 2009, Detroit Electric Holdings Ltd, originally formed as a joint venture between ZAP and China Youngman Group, and Malaysia-based Proton Holdings Berhad formed a strategic partnership for the mass production of electric vehicles.

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