Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t need ant oil changes and fewer tune-ups compared to a traditional fossil-fuel car, there will need to be some maintenance from time to time. Overall, battery maintenance is such a major one and probably the most important for extending the life! But what about an electric vehicle?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

is introducing a 12-volt ultracapacitor module that ensures reliable engine starting for commercial trucks and other heavy vehicles. Maxwell developed the engine start module incorporating its patented ultracapacitor technology in consultation with heavy truck manufacturers and fleet operators. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Porsche AG, as well as operators Allego GmbH, Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH (charging technology) and Siemens AG (electrical engineering). It can already work with higher voltages of up to 920 volts, as expected in future electric vehicles. The industrial consortium includes automotive manufacturers the BMW Group and Dr. Ing.

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Teslarati

JULY 20, 2021

The lack of need to purchase gas and perform routine maintenance will save departments, and taxpayers, money in the long run. Todd Bertram, an officer with the Bargersville PD, revealed that costs associated with the Tesla’s charging and maintenance needs totaled $825 from August 2019 to August 2020.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Decades ago, checking the electrolyte level in 12-volt lead-acid car batteries was a regular task. Many modern 12-volt batteries instead use a goopy acidic gel electrolyte, removing the need for maintenance. Ford engineers at the company’s Battery Benchmarking and Test Laboratory in Allen Park, Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). The Transit Custom PHEV uses a series-hybrid driveline configuration, the front wheels being driven exclusively by an electric motor, rather than by the combustion engine. Ford’s compact and fuel-efficient 1.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 14, 2023

For instance, check if the lights are dimmer than usual, if there are unusual clicking noises or a burnt plastic smell, if your starter motor is turning, or if the engine does not start at all. With the engine turned off, the multimeter should read 12 to 13 volts.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2016

Audi is introducing a diesel-engined S model to its Q7 model line. Audi engineers will present a paper on the new V8 TDI at the upcoming Vienna Motor Symposium in April. The V8 engine has a displacement of 3,956 cc. The second is activated additionally at higher loads and engine speeds. The newly developed 4.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cummins will launch the next engine in the fuel-agnostic series, the X10, in North America in 2026. This engine, named as part of the X engine family, is positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatility to serve both medium- and heavy-duty applications. The engine is built on Cummins’ fuel agnostic platform.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2017

The Porsche Mission E ( earlier post ) will be the first production vehicle with 800-volt technology, which will bring Porsche to the market by the end of the decade. The development partner for the new charging technology is Porsche Engineering Group GmbH, headquartered in Weissach. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The new Indy fleet vehicles will include 100% electric models, such as the Nissan LEAF, as well as plug-in hybrid models like the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi, which offer extended range. The Indy fleet would be the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles in the US.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

The system also uses no mechanical transmission, a significant maintenance item on conventional diesel buses. Electric accessories are expected to further increase fuel economy by reducing and managing accessory losses, especially engine cooling and HVAC.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2014

The new system features enhanced hybrid components; a new efficient Komatsu EPA Tier 4 Interim diesel engine; and powerful lift capacity and stability. Data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

The weight saved in eliminating the diesel engines and their support systems, removing the diesel fuel, and changing to an aluminum hull provides the weight budget for the new electric drive and batteries. The electric motors generate less noise and run smoothly compared to diesel engines.

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Design Batteries Battery Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The use of shore-side power allows ships to shut off their diesel engines while docked in port. It also allows an opportunity window for maintenance work on the engines. MVA (mega-volt-ampere) for 60 Hz power distribution, the substation will be equipped with the largest shore connection frequency converter in the world.

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Cars That Think

JULY 12, 2022

The NESC updates better protect workers, the public, and facilities during the installation, operation, and maintenance of power and communications supplies. Roles dependent on the NESC include: Utility company business leadership, operations management, engineering and line design, crew supervisors, and safety trainers.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. The system, designed to work on both gasoline and diesel engines, is standard on the ECOnetic models of the Ford Ka and Mondeo, and is launching now on Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 31, 2023

In the automotive industry, the most obvious shift happening right now is from gasoline- and diesel-powered engines to fully electric motors. But, making the shift from selling primarily internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t just a matter of replacing one set of inventory with the other.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

New projects are classified under BD+C (Building Design and Construction) and existing projects are classified under O+M (Operations and Maintenance) for the purposes of LEED certification. The installed chargers must provide a minimum Level 2 charging capability at 208 – 240 volts or greater for each parking space.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

The BMW Group is already applying methods such as data analytics to make its production more efficient—for example, by minimizing scrapped parts in the body shop and through predictive maintenance for machinery. The ongoing rollout of 48-volt technology is another element of CO 2 reduction.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Benefits of the Ze drive system technology include: Ease of use, with none of the maintenance requirements associated with gasoline drive trains. 6 – 8 hour battery charge, achieved via a simple 220 volt outlet. Ideal application for vehicles with a regular driving route that involves stop-and-go driving conditions.

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Setec Powerr

AUGUST 25, 2023

They require a 240-volt power source and are commonly found in public areas like shopping centers, parking lots, and commercial spaces. Ease of Use and Maintenance : Look for equipment that is user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance. Level 2 charging stations offer faster charging speeds compared to Level 1.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Production models could come out as soon as first-quarter 2022, says Marc Hector, an engineer in Schaeffler's actuator systems unit and one of the developers on the pedal generator project. No wonder industrial designers and engineers have toiled for years on the concept: it's a hard thing to beat pedal-turns-sprocket. Simplicity.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Excited by low current—15 volts and less than 100 milliamperes—the panels’ microencapsulated particles create a moveable e-paper display. BMW battery engineers said the cells pack in 10-percent more active battery material versus its prismatic units, and boost energy density by 20-percent. Feeling hot pink today?

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. ICE refers to “internal combustion engine.” BEV fans will also cite high maintenance and repair costs that supposedly come along with ICE vehicles. The major difference? But not to worry!

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Engineers at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) at NASA Glenn Research Center ran the new facility’s first test in September. NEAT’s mission is to help engineers design, develop and test systems for electric aircraft. Credits: NASA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Based on 12,330 miles driven per year, the pure battery electric Nissan Leaf has lower five-year and 10-year life cycle costs than the internal combustion Hyundai Elantra and the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, even without the federal government incentive. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 9, 2023

Excited by low current—15 volts and less than 100 milliamperes—the panels’ microencapsulated particles create a moveable e-paper display. BMW battery engineers said the cells pack in 10-percent more active battery material versus its prismatic units, and boost energy density by 20-percent. Feeling hot pink today?

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BMW Las Vegas South Carolina Concept 69

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Recharging requires about five hours through a standard 110-volt electrical outlet. The International DuraStar hybrid-electric bucket trucks ( earlier post ) can provide fuel savings of nearly 60% in utility-type applications when the engine can be shut off, but electric power still operates the vehicle.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

We investigated some of the most common questions and concerns about the dangers of owning and driving an EV and how they compare to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in terms of safety. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). Here’s what we discovered.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

David Schramm, Maxwell’s president and chief executive officer, said that deliveries of the company’s 48-volt BMOD0165 P048 modules, which are assembled by one of its contract manufacturers in China, already have begun and will continue through the balance of the year. BMOD0165 P048 modules. The cells used in the modules operate at 2.7

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

By John Coulter, CURRENT EV CMO In its new Prime, Toyota offers a RAV4 green version that employs a hybrid drivetrain relying on a gas engine and electric motors that draw power from a plug and regenerative braking. Low maintenance costs. 100K mile maintenance costs for the gas engine are estimated to be as low as $600. •

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The Volt drive unit combines two motors and three clutches to deliver four distinct operating modes to maximize efficiency and provide a seamless driving experience. The Volt could also be called a plug-in series hybrid, depending upon your taxonomic preference.). (The by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. L TSI EA888 Gen 3, the new B-Cycle engine delivers about an 8% improvement in efficiency.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If you are a business, organization, commercial, government, or municipality that is making the switch from a polluting internal combustion engine (ICE) fleet to clean running electric vehicle (EV) fleet, welcome to the future! When making the switch, there are obviously many things you need to consider.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Power and Range The XC60 Recharge PHEV combines a turbocharged and supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 312 horsepower (hp) and an 18.8-kilowatt Supercharged, turnbocharged and paired with a 143 hp electric motor Range and fuel economy are rated by the EPA 28 mpg city and highway combined for the hybrid engine.

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