Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Volvo Cars’ new XC90 T8 plug-in 7-seater hybrid SUV delivers total system output of 400 hp (298 kW) and 640 N·m (472 lb-ft) of torque combined with ultra-low emissions (59 g/km) and high fuel efficiency (2.5 With the regenerative braking system, this mode is efficient in the stop-and-go traffic of city environments.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

HELLA is working with Paul Vahle GmbH to develop wireless (inductive) charging systems for plug-in vehicles. Wireless, inductive charging is a far more convenient way to recharge a vehicle''s battery system. The cooperation between Vahle and HELLA combines the expertise and experience of both companies in the field inductive charging.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. Plug and play. Two recent studies explore different aspects of the use, potential impact and valuation of PHEVs. the electric range capability—of the PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2015

New work by a team at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada has found that more than one-third of Canadian buyers want a plug-in vehicle (PEV), with the majority of those (89—93%) wanting a plug-in hybrid rather than a pure electric vehicle. Impact of constraints on PEV sales in British Columbia, 2020. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems. IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the. Hybrid vehicle in urban and extra urban environments. EVO Electric Ltd., kg/kW nominal).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 These are new peak values for the C-Class.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

Jean-Louis Borloo, France’s Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea, presented a national 14-point plan designed to accelerate the development and subsequent commercialization of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in France. Municipalities to receive support to deploy the public recharging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

The French environment agency ADEME is awarding €57 million (US$80 million) via its technology demonstrator to 11 low-carbon vehicle projects selected through an initial call for expressions of interest. The projects include light- and heavy-duty applications, and hybrid or electric powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2019

As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. The new IONIQ Hybrid and Plug-in will be available to customers from July 2019. The new IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-in both feature the known Kappa 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. share for battery-electrics.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

Smashing Through the Barriers To Hybrid Cars. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more common. The prototypical hybrid–the Toyota Prius. Unfortunately, hybrid cars still have a lot of myths and rumors surrounding them, which sometimes puts people off taking the leap and making the eco-friendlier purchase.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report. Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. Conversely, those of HEVs are in line with plans. million units in 2012 to about 4.1 billion in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2017

The new plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will deliver at least 500 km of range. The customized e-NV200 offers taxi drivers a similar total cost of ownership to a hybrid taxi, but with the range of an internal combustion engine. Symbio unveiled the van at the FC Expo 2017 in Tokyo. kg hydrogen at 700 bar).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The main type of battery used is Lithium-ion and when the charge is depleted the batteries can be recharged again. In fuel cell cars we do not have to recharge the battery. Not only do vehicle and truck emissions harm the environment, but they also harm human health. With Formula-E they are getting into the racing arena as well. 

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

This means lead-based batteries are essential in virtually all conventional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, hybrid vehicles (mild, micro and Plug-in-HEV, PHEV) and full electric vehicles. Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors. Earlier post.)

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

Check out the new Nissan Leaf on video: You’ve got to love the fact that Nissan had balls and the vision to bank their future on full on electric vehicles, leapfrogging their Japanese competition Honda and Toyota whose timid and safe bet on hybrids has already marked them as bridge technology car makers.

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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. This project will consist of three new Volvo plug-in hybrid buses running in traffic and charging for 5-8 minutes at each end of the #60 bus line.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

Here's the story from the LA Times: Toyota promises plug-in hybrid vehicle in U.S., Japan and Europe by 2010 By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press June 11, 2008 TOKYO -- Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in the U.S., Representative John Dingell (D-Mich.); If so, how?

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Moreover, I’m concerned about the environment and eco-friendly transportation. Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. 2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. The City of Torrance will also receive a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for evaluation by the end of 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Audi is introducing a plug-in hybrid version of its A8 L luxury sedan. The combination of plug-in hybrid drive and intelligent drive management allows distances of up to 46 kilometers (28.6 The A8 as plug-in hybrid with normal wheelbase will be available a few weeks later. meters (17.4 lb-ft) of torque.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

Separately, Audi of America, also part of the larger Volkswagen Group, also announced its own carbon offset program for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) with 3Degrees, as well as SunPower and Bosch partnerships. Volkswagen of America, Inc. 3Degrees and carbon offsets. 3Degrees and carbon offsets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

Separately, Ford Motor Company and KB Home announced that products from the Ford-led initiative MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) will be featured in the homebuilder’s ZeroHouse 2.0 model home in San Marcos, Calif., and potentially in additional KB Home markets. Honda Smart Home US. Earlier post.). ZeroHouse 2.0

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Energy is something we take for granted, because we just plug things into the wall, and it feels as inevitable as air. The variety of needs—and energy sources—is apparent in a flurry of recent energy-harvesting research , including some hybrid work that integrates multiple modalities. volts for about 60 hours. milliwatts.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

It’s been an interesting week for followers of plug-in hybrid technology. Those who think they are the natural successor for full hybrids as we continue the movement towards lower emission driving will be thrilled with Volvo’s plans to unveil a plug-in hybrid car by 2012 (see article ).

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). Those vehicles are hungry for electrons, driving growth in charging stations and the infrastructure to support them. EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The material is recharged and energized by the use of brake energy regeneration in the car or by plugging into the electrical grid. This is not only cost-effective but would also have improvements to the impact on the environment. Click to enlarge. Volvo Car Group—the only automaker participating in a 3.5-year

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

While technical development of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is proceeding—driven by an industry than sees their potential as the future of personal transport—market success will rely on a number of infrastructural improvements and early agreement on standards and protocols, the report says.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

The research also indicates that consumers have relatively low product knowledge of electric-only and electric-hybrid vehicles and see electric technology vehicles as useful for those who do limited driving. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%. 13% said they were very familiar with clean diesel and 6% with hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2010

The program chose to use rechargeable lithium-ion chemistry over the traditional silver-zinc solution to reduce ground maintenance prior to launch, which would allow for testing of the system without the need to replace the battery. creating the supersonic environment necessary to operate the engine. Quallion X-51A Lithium-Ion Battery.

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