article thumbnail

BAE Systems reports more than 3,500 HybriDrive series hybrid systems delivered or ordered worldwide

Green Car Congress

The HybriDrive series hybrid electric system consists of a diesel-powered generator, an electric motor, and an energy storage system. BAE Systems announced that its HybriDrive series hybrid electric propulsion system has more than 3,500 units delivered or ordered worldwide. Atlanta, Ga. and Everett, Wash.,

article thumbnail

UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

Green Car Congress

We are funding innovative projects in a number of key areas which include internal combustion engine technologies, energy storage and management, lightweight structures and new propulsion technologies. High energy sodium-nickel battery cell for EV application (Acronym: NINACELL). GKN Eco-Trailer.

Carbon 225
article thumbnail

CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

Sixty volts is defined by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) regulation R100 as the boundary between low and high voltage in a direct current circuit, and so is a critical point where a step change in system cost can be identified.

Congress 236
article thumbnail

EALABC paper outlines approach to 48V hybrid systems with advanced lead-carbon batteries

Green Car Congress

Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, its ‘future technology’ diesel hybrid system employs a 48 volt lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s output and cut exhaust emissions. Earlier post.) 48V Batteries Hybrids'

Carbon 240
article thumbnail

Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

Green Car Congress

RegEnBoost integrates the three devices into a powertrain electrical power network (PEPN), which also incorporates a DC to DC converter and an enhanced lead acid battery, optimized for fast energy storage and release. It comprises materials experts and vehicle designers as well as body and powertrain engineers.

article thumbnail

Four Factors That Will Impact EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements by 2030

Driivz

In the UK, there are more than 32,000 public charging points with 1,800 ultra-rapid chargers, distributed relatively evenly across the country except for a high concentration in London . Level 1 slow charging: 120-volt AC. Level 2 slow charging: 208-240-volt AC. Level 3 fast charging: 400-volt to 900-volt DC.

article thumbnail

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

they have a degree of autonomy beyond the reach of federal government and can often make tough decisions: for example, California’s climate goals and London’s congestion charging. “It’s a very new way of doing things,&# said Gerard Magnin of Energie-Cites, a group of green local authorities.

Grid 47