Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. The effect is full-visibility of the virtual environment, creating a near-identical driving experience complete with tactile sensations reflecting curb and roadside jostling.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The free-piston linear generator works in a similar manner to a conventional combustion engine, but instead of converting the linear movement of the piston into the rotational movement of the crankshaft, it generates electricity directly. Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

For several years, the Volvo Group has been offering hybrid buses with a traditional diesel engine that is supplemented by an electrical engine to reduce CO 2 emissions. Electric roads are another important part of the puzzle in our aim of achieving transport solutions that will minimize the impact on the environment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine can extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a full tank.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2017

Ford plans to introduce a Transit Custom PHEV van on the market in 2019; the Transit Custom PHEV vans in the London trial are an advanced prototype design that allows them to be charged with mains electricity for zero-emission journeys, while featuring an efficient on-board combustion engine for extended range when longer trips are required.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2009

General Motors Company is investing more than $230 million in four GM plants in the greater Flint, Michigan area to support the production of the fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt extended range electric vehicle. four-cylinder engine generator for the Volt and the 1.4L four-cylinder turbo engine for the Cruze.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

V6 TDI diesel engine. The only incentive that TDI vehicles receive—and it isn’t doled out by the US government—is almost consistently best-in-class fuel economy, reduced CO 2 emissions and clean diesel drivers knowing that they are doing their part to reduce the impact on the environment. Earlier post.) million units and 7.4%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The ongoing project is expected to create enough plastic under-hood parts to supply the first year production of the extended-range electric vehicle. —Mike Robinson, GM vice president of Environment, Energy and Safety policy. We reuse and recycle material by-products at our 76 landfill-free facilities every day.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The joint-venture will be able to provide an extended range of products from hybrid drive-train modules and solutions, including electric motors, range-extenders, DC/DC converters, inverters and chargers, to a fully electrified powertrain. Its headquarters will be located in Erlangen, Germany.

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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. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically in the left rear corner.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ low-emission capabilities. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Main power comes from a 200 kW (peak) Lithium-ion battery pack that offers an emission-free range of 80.5 Total range is 482 km (300 mi).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

In a briefing on Li-ion battery chemistries provided in October, Andrew Leutheuser, GM Lead Battery Systems Engineer said that GM uses a four-phase evaluation process that resulted in the selection of the LG Chem cells for the Volt: Phase 0, pre-screening: more than 155 chemistries evaluated on paper. (In GM Battery Technology Evaluation.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Behr-Getz was chosen to participate in Project Driveway because she would likely purchase a fuel cell vehicle out of concern for the environment and to reduce the nation’s use of petroleum. Jeanine Behr-Getz. Having people living with the vehicle helps Chevrolet improve the fuel cell experience.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Lisa Drake, Ford's chief engineer for hybrid programs was extremely impressed with the electric focus Magna dropped off. High gas prices or not, neither the industry nor the environment nor consumers can wait for "next time.". High gas prices or not, neither the industry nor the environment nor consumers can wait for "next time.".

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

The new MINI features an all-new vehicle architecture, an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines. However, vehicle weight is lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite an extended range of fittings. liters (4.7 – 4.8

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 31, 2022

They absorb the excess heat created by the electric vehicle’s battery and powertrain, enhancing the vehicle’s efficiency, range, and driving enjoyment. Similar techniques are employed in combustion engine automobiles, but we aren’t concerned with them at the moment. But why do we need to transfer heat?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Introduced early in 2021, the Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus incorporates three distinct technological advancements, including high-energy batteries that extend range up to 13%; advanced protective battery packaging for easy installation and simpler serviceability; and a new lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Allison Transmission announced that it will offer its medium-duty, fully automatic 9-speed transmission globally, and that it has developed an electric hybrid system with purely electric extended range. Battery charging is accomplished via regenerative braking and engine operation.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2008

GM’s 100th anniversary party so far has been nothing but a stage for the Chevy Volt, but we’ve been able to eke out some details from engineers here on its propulsion technology, sale price and that oh-so-iPod-esque interior. “We It’s creating a new vehicle called an extended-range electric vehicle."

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Byran Nesbitt, Cadillac’s general manager, added that “ Dedicated resources, studio and engineering, allows us to nurture and build the brand identity. ”. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Direct Injection V6 is a Ward’s automotive “Top Ten Engine” of the year in 2009.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2015

The Route extended range electric powertrains incorporate a range-extending genset designed to recharge the high-power battery pack (currently from A123 Systems) and Wrightspeed’s own geared traction drive (GTD) ( earlier post ). Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4 There is no vibration, he added. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

(CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM Dr. Patil has an undergraduate degree from IIT, Bombay (India) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prabhakar Patil.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In its total cost of acquisition and operation of the vehicle should be cheaper than a comparable gasoline engine, the partners said. Markus Lienkamp, TUM Chair of Automotive Engineering. miles) in extended range. More weight also means less dynamics for the same performance. —Prof. Earlier post.)

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Blended mode: a type of charge-depleting strategy in which the engine supplements the battery during medium and heavy loads. Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) : Read Series Hybrid. Electric motor supports the internal combustion engine in the vehicle. Also called (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) EVSE.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

It complements Chevrolet’s growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology. Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments. Chevrolet EN-V concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Expanding established propulsion systems into a volume manufacturing environment. Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. Develop, analyze, and demonstrate hundreds of Chevrolet Volt Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) --125 Volt PHEVs for electric utilities and 500 Volt PHEVs to consumers. UQM Technologies, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) Engineering Advantages of PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Analytically, they’re making important distinctions between improving vehicle efficiency with hybrids and engine improvements compared to more ambitiously displacing gasoline with electricity from plug-ins. Linguistically, they’re talking about “plug-ins” rather than quibbling about plug-in hybrids vs. extended range EVs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

At the same time, the area in front of the vehicle continues to be monitored by two short-range radar sensors and a long-range radar sensor with medium-range detection. The new DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist can be activated as before with a lever on the steering column in a speed range from 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Extended-range electric vehicles — such as the Chevy Volt, which GM says will recharge in three hours — offer another route, adding a small gas engine to keep drivers from feeling stranded without access to fuel. Electrical safety can be engineered in whatever voltage is used. Don’t worry about it.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Maybe you should ask some engineers at the local power utility before you go shooting your mouth off, decrying how the idea will never fly. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. my idea is that it would work the way propane tanks work now.

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