Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2009
GM is embracing the use of communications standards that operate with optional data transports to enable smart charging and integration with the emerging smart grid. Derivative solutions that may impact compatibility and standardization. GM’s forward-compatible, standards-compliant smart charging communications solution.
Charged EVs
AUGUST 4, 2023
High-voltage DC current is more dangerous and harder to interrupt than the comparatively sedate 48 volts used in smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Geoff Schwartz: Yes.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2009
Our system allows the gas engine to turn on instantly, when needed, and allows us to initiate a controlled engine warm-up at any time to meet strict emissions standards, thus eliminating the traditional problem of a cold start. Andrew Ewert.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2009
Aymeric Rousseau, program manager at Argonne, presented a small slice of this wide study at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC) this week in Long Beach. Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Audi introduced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron US pilot program at TED2012 in Long Beach, California. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). The Audi A3 e-tron can be recharged in about nine hours with a 230-volt household socket. A3 e-tron BEV. Click to enlarge. It stores 26.5
Creative Greenius
AUGUST 13, 2009
If you’ve been wondering just how real the new Chevy Volt that gets 230 mpg in city driving is , well just take a look for yourself. At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. They even had a real plug connected to their toy car on the exhibit hall.
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