Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

Eaton’s eMobility business has developed compact power-dense automotive inverters capable of increasing the range of electric vehicles. The inverters, which draw electricity from the battery and control how it is applied to the motor to manage power and torque, will be tested by a global automaker in first quarter 2019.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2019

BAE Systems, a global provider of more than 10,000 electric-hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel-cell electric systems, announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has ordered 194 electric-hybrid buses using the BAE Systems Series-ER extended range propulsion system. Series-ER components.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

However, a number of gas-powered hybrids actually do. These include the Audi Q5E Quattro, a hybrid SUV that has an EPA rating of 61 MPGe and 23 miles of pure electric range; as well as the Jeep Wrangler 4XE, a 5-seat hybrid SUV that gets 20 MPGe and an all-electric range of 21 miles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an “E” number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extended range electric vehicle) drive system. In 2009, FEV showcased a range-extended electric vehicle (ReEV) HUMMER H3 done in cooperation with Raser at the World Congress. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Drivesolar.org has compiled a list of the 42 different plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle models on display at the Frankfurt International Motor Show as well as their location on the exhibit floor as a convenience for visitors. Of the 42 vehicles, 11 (26%) are plug-in hybrids, the remainder are EVs. A hat-tip to Siggy!).

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EV Central

APRIL 26, 2024

That’s because, thanks to its wild plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 powertrain it can launch from 0-100km/h in just 2.8 Where the thoroughbred AMG ONE hypercar does claw back an advantage is when it comes to top speed, topping out at an impressive 352km/h, compared to the lowly 320km/h the plug-in hybrid-powered AMG GT can only manage.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.). Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The linear generator converts the kinetic energy of the piston into electricity and this in turn powers the electric motor. Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. Friedrich (2012) Development of a Free-Piston Linear Generator for use in an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EVS 26).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The ELR EREV powertrain combines a drive motor (117-135 kW); a generator motor (55 kW) and a 1.4L gasoline-powered range-extender generator.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The diesel-fueled Capstone microturbine produces ultra-low emissions and requires less maintenance than the traditional combustion engine found in today’s hybrid-electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. The H3 EREV uses a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Accord Hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) featured its LiiOn Drive with Wankel Range Extender Vehicle at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium, 29-30 April, where it was one of the most popular Ride & Drive vehicles. Earlier, at the SAE 2009 World Congress, FEV had displayed a 295 cc Wankel genset for extended range electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2024

The IRS offers a $7,500 tax credit to select EVs, including both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and a reduced $3,750 credit. Interestingly, one PHEV still qualifies for the full tax credit, while others are eligible for the reduced credit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

Dana Incorporated will provide its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 SUMO HP motor-inverter system to power Class 8 tractor-trailer units that will move freight year-round between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. Conlon et al.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. The range extender increases the electric car’s range by up to 1,000 km (621 miles),on top of the 110 km (68-mile) range provided by the car’s battery pack. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

While hybrid architectures see a relatively small difference in temperature between the bar wound and wire wound technologies, a full EV application sees a temperature difference of more than 20 °C, according to the GM analysis. Continuous motor duty increases with electrification. Click to enlarge. The drive cycle is at the top.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Series-E maintains the series hybrid system architecture—proven in more than 1,300 existing Enviro400H hybrid buses—in which the diesel engine (4.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. The e-Concept is conceived to have 5.0 —Chris Lacey.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2009

The SOLO is an extended range electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Like the SOLO, the super car is also a micro-turbine-based extended range electric vehicle. ETV Motors Ltd.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

Concurrent with beginning production of the i MiEV ( earlier post ), Mitsubishi Motors had also outlined its “Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020” roadmap for its near-future, including a production volume at least 20% of which is electric vehicles. By fiscal 2013, a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Equipped with a Li-ion battery pack from Deutsche Accumotive (a joint venture of Daimler and Evonik), the E-CELL PLUS has a battery-only range of up to 100 km (62 miles).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

unveiled its new MESA (Modular, Electronic, Scalable Architecture) electric powertrain for use in series hybrid, all electric and fuel cell mass transportation buses, large utility vehicles and other automotives. A switched reluctance electric motor provides propulsion to the bus and provides regenerative breaking. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Opel will unveil the Flextreme GT/E mid-size concept car at the 80 th Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March). Compared to conventional materials, these offer a 40% weight saving which further contributes to reduced energy consumption and an increased driving range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2015

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. miles) of all-electric range, and pairs with Cadillac’s 2.0-liter per 100 km (141 mpg US) based on China testing standards.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The funding will be used to support the development of Wrightspeed’s Digital DriveSystem—an extended-range hybrid electric drive system targeted at high fuel consumption (e.g., Both applications are similar in needing high power motors, Wrightspeed notes. A DDS system can be configured with one, two or four motors.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The brand new concepts are coming thick and fast and now it is Jaguar’s turn to unveil an extended range electric vehicle. Traction comes from four 145kW, 400Nm traction motors at each wheel. The Jaguar C-X75 concept uses twin gas micro-turbines from Bladon Jets to power two switched reluctance generators from SR drives.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter. This engine reportedly acted purely as a generator, supplying power to an electric motor rather than directly driving the wheels.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. We are delighted at the perspective of combining our strengths with Siemens in electrified powertrain systems.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins' Since 2009, GM has announced more than $5.4

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2017

Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit. This supports its hybrid-exclusive 1.5L Earlier in March, BMW-Brilliance introduced the new BMW X1 xDrive 25Le.

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