Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 10, 2022

The pulse generator—a metal case that contains electronic circuitry with a small computer and a battery—regulates the impulses sent to the heart. The wire is connected to the pulse generator on one end while the electrode is placed inside one of the heart’s chambers. Encased in the bioresorbable polyurethane are the electronics.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Nissan, YNM and the city will work together to study the Electronic Vehicles (EV) Connection Program in Taichung City to make the city EV-friendly. Tags: Brief. The Renault-Nissan Alliance, Yulon-Nissan Motor (YNM) and Taiwan’s Taichung City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote electric cars.

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Nissan Taiwan Motorcycles USA 210

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MARCH 27, 2024

Prior to the 5R, the price tag of the cheapest VHF/UHF handheld was a little north of US $100. Normally at this point in a Hands On article that involves hacking some consumer electronics, things get pretty heroic as I futz with the hardware or unravel a software-installation enigma. The 5R sold for a quarter to a third of that.

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Installation Design Engine Chinese 143

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Electrification, connectivity and creative design are key components of the technology solutions. This vision, which GM is proud to document in the Blue Paper, serves as a roadmap to the electrification, connectivity, creative design, and advanced innovation strategies that will lead the world to sustainable urban mobility by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

They stress the importance of the scientific developments being connected to vehicle developers who understand implementation realities. Tags: Batteries Fuel Cells. EERL is responsible for R&D for both battery and fuel cell systems. Wagner et al. Fuel cells. Frederick T. Wagner, Balasubramanian Lakshmanan and Mark F.

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Li-ion Connect Connected GM 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology uses a parallel architecture combining a diesel engine, electric motor, 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (MCP) and a stop-start system. Everything is managed electronically—there is no mechanical connection between the front and the rear. Tags: Brief.

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2011 France Hybrid Economy 170

EV Central

MARCH 9, 2024

There are some key differences with the near-identical Toyota: the Solterra does without remote connectivity that allows for over-the-air software updates. The Solterra gets Subaru’s familiar X-Mode traction control system that tailors the electronics for varying terrains, such as mud and snow.

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SUV Toyota Tesla Electric 92

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Janice Buxton, senior manager of Fleet Services for SimplexGrinnell, says the company also is looking to integrate the Ford Transit Connect into its fleet. ADT Security Services, the world’s largest electronic security provider and also a Tyco company, plans to order 3,000 Transit Connects within the next six months.

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Fusion Hybrid Transit Connect Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2010

The DTF joint offers a direct connection to the gearbox or the differential without a flange with torque transmitted from the CVJ inner race to the output shaft; the DTF joint saves weight, assembly time, space and cost. DTF solutions can be used to connect a propeller shaft to both a vehicle’s transmission and its rear final-drive unit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

Magna Electronics, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. that delivers electronic solutions to the automotive market, and Semikron, a provider of power semiconductor components and systems, are forming a 50/50 joint venture to develop and produce power electronics for future electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

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Power Powered Electric Vehicles Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Italian motorsport electronics specialist Magneti Marelli and UK high-speed flywheel specialist Flybrid Systems are collaborating to develop a new energy storage solution for Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS). The complete flywheel capacitor including the associated electronics is expected to weigh just 20 kg.

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Flywheel Capacitor Carbon Fiber Energy Storage Hybrid Racing 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

OnStar is leveraging Google technology to develop a number of new mobile application features to provide Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible. The smartphone mobile application for the Chevrolet Volt made its debut at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show and is planned to launch in tandem with the Volt this fall.

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Google Volt Chevrolet San Francisco 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2010

While the carbon nanotubes assist the storage in TiO 2 by providing electrons, the nanoporous TiO 2 sheath assists the storage in the carbon nanotubes by enabling rapid access of Li + from the liquid electrolyte. Carbon provides sufficient electronic conductivity but lacks sufficient ion conductivity. Tags: Batteries.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Its creators, researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, in South Korea, envision weaving such devices into fabrics so that someday our garments will double as power outlets for our ubiquitous portable electronic gadgets. Diana Gamzina, founder and CEO of Davis, Calif.,

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Renewable South Korea Juice Davis 71

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2010

The ideal gear is selected by an electronic control unit and gearshifts are both automatic and comfortable. The gears are carried by four shafts: two concentric primary shafts (each of which is connected to a clutch) and two secondary shafts. Tags: Transmissions.

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Available Range Connect Connected 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

The S400 Hybrid uses a parallel mild hybrid system with a small 15 kW e-motor connected to the crankshaft between the motor and transmission, along with a Lithium-ion battery pack for energy storage, power electronics and a complement of electrified auximilary systems. Power electronics. Tags: Brief. kWh Li-ion pack.

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Design Li-ion Hybrid Lithium Ion 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

Enova Systems has introduced its next-generation of power electronics with the new Omni-series 200kVA-capable power inverter for hybrid-electric and all-electric medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Power Electronics. The Omni-series inverter. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

Delphi also announced that it will supply power electronics components, high-voltage electrical/electronic architecture components and a multi-service antenna for the all-electric, four-passenger CODA sedan due out later this year. Tags: Electric (Battery) Infrastructure Plug-ins Power Electronics Smart charging.

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Plug-in Plug Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Following the detailed studies conducted by Renault and the CEA in 2009 to identify possible synergies, four main areas of research have been set out: new energies in transport; upgrades in electrical and electronic architecture; improvements in the competitiveness of combustion engines; and. connected vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2010

American Superconductor Corporation ( AMSC ), a global power technologies company, announced in conjunction with Global Wind Day 2010 on 15 June that it has achieved a significant milestone by supporting the production of more than 15,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power worldwide with its proprietary power electronic solutions.

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Wind Global Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2010

The main components of this hybrid system are multiple diesel-electric motor-generator units, a pair of high-performance batteries and a power electronics unit controlling the energy flows for best efficiency. The pistons are connected to a short crankshaft, located between the two opposed cylinders.

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Diesel Concept Engine Hybrid 275

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Saft is working in collaboration with Apollo Solar , a company specializing in the design and manufacture of power electronics for solar energy systems, which has just been awarded a contract for the second design phase of SEGIS to deliver a working prototype of a less expensive, more efficient Smart Grid inverter. Tags: Brief.

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Li-ion Energy Grid Solar Grid 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Eaton Corporation has introduced an electronic fuel vapor management valve for hybrid-electric vehicles that manages fuel vapor pressure contained within the fuel tank, increasing safety and enabling automakers to meet strict emissions regulations. Tags: Brief. The new system is expected to be in production vehicles by 2012.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Store 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2010

In addition, the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC apps will leverage OnStar’s connection to the vehicle to provide key diagnostic information, including fuel tank level and range, remaining oil life, current and recommended tire pressure and lifetime average miles per gallon. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 30, 2022

The app I found to be the most fun to use wasn’t the most complex, but it did show off the sensors on board by tagging compass headings as I turned to face different directions. But the moment you put it on your eye and started moving your head and darting your eye and looking around, we were losing that connection to the wireless field.

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Batteries Battery Engine Connect 135

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Tags: Brief. ECOtality, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.;

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

combines technologies developed and demonstrated by GM and Segway, including electric drive and batteries; dynamic stabilization (two-wheel balancing); all-electronic acceleration, steering and braking; vehicle-to-vehicle communications; and autonomous driving and parking. Tags: Electric (Battery) Personal Transit. Project P.U.M.A.

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Personal GM Electric Vehicles Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Instead of converting kinetic energy into electricity for storage in a battery, a small continuously variable transmission (CVT) connected to the car’s rear differential transfers the energy directly into a compact, high-speed flywheel. The company is also developing the system’s sophisticated control software and electronics.

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Land Rover Hybrid Vehicles Fuel Economy 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

The Intelligent Dual Clutch Control system connects the high-response electric motor&mash;the HM 34 motor with maximum power output of 50 kW(68 PS) and maximum torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft)—and the 3.5-liter Tags: Hybrids Japan. The new Nissan Fuga Hybrid achieves fuel economy of 19.0 mpg US, 5.3

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

A significant recent market achievement has been the development, and deployment with Motorola, of 123 fuel cell based backup power systems for radio stations connected to Denmark’s new public safety network—SINE. Tags: Brief.

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ISE Corporation Power Powered Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

Later this year Lincoln will debut the significantly refreshed 2011 MKX crossover, the first vehicle to feature MyLincoln Touch driver connect technology. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.). This will be followed by another six all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles within four years. in 2005 to 6.3%

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Mercury Ford Fuel North America 218

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

In our always-on, sensor-laden, Internet-connected world, shouldn't technology have done better? In its most common form, it uses an incoming stimulus, at some minimum threshold value, to move and close a mechanical switch, which in turn activates an electronic circuit. Too many did not make it out of their beds, let alone their homes.

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Stimulus Package Stimulus Mercury Power 83

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2009

Ingrain’s process works equally well with samples taken from core plugs, oil sands samples or drill cuttings to calculate: Porosity: Vv/Vt (% total, connected and isolated porosity). The AURIGA CrossBeam workstation integrates a focused ion beam (FIB) system and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) in one instrument.

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Oil-Sands Oil Gas-Electric Houston 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Each motor has a built-in inverter, control electronics and software, targeted at small- to full-size vehicles. Individual micro inverter/power electronics modules with embedded motor control software. Each motor is directly connected to the SECU via a dedicated CAN bus. Tags: Electric (Battery) Motors Vehicle Systems.

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Industrial Industry Companies GM 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

An automatic clutch connects the gasoline engine and the electric motors. A high level of all-round networking allows the power electronics to provide intelligent energy management, tailoring the interaction of the two drive units to the driver’s requirements, and optimizing the operating strategy of the entire vehicle under all conditions.

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BMW Concept Gasoline-Electric Climate 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2010

The separate components are connected electrically. VTES is an air-cooled Switched Reluctance machine, coupled to power electronics and an optimized radial compressor, that delivers high airflow, pressure and efficiency. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems. An intelligent control system manages power to the compressor.

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Exhaust Energy Storage Gas-Electric Downsizing 218