Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2019

Toyota tests a solar-powered Prius in Japan. The Connecticut Supreme Court will decide the future of Tesla stores. And General Motors cleans up not just its cars, but its factories and tires. Cost estimates get real for renewable power plans. Hybrids aren't just for cars and trains anymore. In Japan, Toyota.

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Prius Clean Cleaning Solar 115

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2015

The electric motor and drive unit for the Chevrolet Spark EV are being manufactured in Maryland under a rooftop solar array in a newly LEED-certified building. The greening of the General Motors Baltimore Operations complex included the addition of 580 kilowatts of solar to the roof of its e-Motor building.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Key factors behind this hike included a cold summer, meaning less gas was stored for winter use; fewer pipelines were delivered than predicted; and energy generation across Europe was far lower than in previous years. But why solar? With almost 1.1

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Solar Energy Sale Grid 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Solar Flow-R system distributes solar energy to light electric vehicle batteries and utility consumers. The Paris Motor Show saw the debut of a solar energy storage system to support light electric vehicle battery swaps and charging. Click to enlarge. Earlier post. ). Earlier post. ). The full 17.28 kW charge/discharge.

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Energy Storage Solar Energy Batteries 220

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

Like all previous model generations, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the BMW i5 are also manufactured. The all-electric BMW i5 is equipped with extensively enhanced fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology and is being launched in two variants.

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All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in 397

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., With the new charging system, electricity is generated through solar cells installed at Nissan’s Global Headquarters, and is stored in lithium-ion batteries which are equivalent to four units of Nissan LEAFs. 95 kWh storage battery (AESC); Grid management unit with rated power output of 200 kW.

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Solar Li-ion Nissan Lithium Ion 246

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2010

The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype electric aircraft made its first flight on 7 April. The goal of the Solar Impulse Project is to develop a solar airplane that can take off and fly, day and night, powered by solar energy alone around the world. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Nikola Motor Company, which is developing a Class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell electric truck ( earlier post ) has chosen Nel ASA as the sole equipment supplier to build a 16-station hydrogen refueling network that will span 2,000 miles. Each Nikola truck will store between two and three megawatt hours (mWh) of energy.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV Drivers. Alongside professional flexibility, there are additional financial benefits available for electric car drivers who work from home and choose to invest in solar panels. Savvy saving – investing in solar. In result? Embracing the future.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 29, 2021

Tesla reveals its Cybertruck retractable solar bed cover in patent application. It has been revealed that Tesla plans for a retractable solar bed cover on its Cybertruck electric pickup truck in a patent application. The new electric pickup will have a solar roof option that offers a range of 15 miles per day.

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Solar Tesla Electric Vehicles Dealers 59

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2020

The Road Map stresses the versatility of hydrogen as an enabler of the renewable energy system; an energy vector that can be transported and stored; and a fuel for the transportation sector, heating of buildings and providing heat and feedstock to industry. Demand potential across sectors, base and ambitious cases. Toyota; and Xcel Energy.

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Economy Hydrogen Low Cost Chevron 521

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Electric-car maker Tesla Motors has rapidly been opening Supercharger DC fast-charging stations throughout the U.S. But despite its goal of providing solar-generated electricity at those sites, Superchargers thus far have drawn on electricity from the conventional power grid. and outside the country. That''s about to change.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2017

and Toyota Motor Corporation have concluded a basic agreement for studies on energy conservation and CO 2 emissions reduction in convenience store distribution and operation. Under consideration is the utilization of a fuel cell power generator as a power source at stores with hydrogen stations. Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,

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Cars That Think

JUNE 12, 2023

The shipping containers, which house a Frankenstein-like assortment of machine parts—motors repurposed from Volvo truck engines, giant tanks of compressed air, huge silos of piping hot sand—are produced by a company called Cheesecake Energy. The motor drives a piston that compresses air, which gets hot as it’s compressed.

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Energy Storage Energy Molten Salt Grid 99

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

African Cats , the developer of the Green Motion Retractable propulsion and generation system for sailing yachts ( earlier post ) has chosen solar panels made by Sunpower Corp. Each of the two electric motor/generators in the rectractable torpedo drives can supply up to 4 kW when sailing. One of the retractable drives.

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Solar Green Li-ion Wind 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

that uses aggregation software and solar charging canopies with integrated storage to manage the flow of solar power to benefit the electric grid. TimberRock will monitor the output of its solar charging stations, how much stored energy is available and when it can sell energy back to the grid to help meet peak demand.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2010

Bicycle parking lot in Sakurashinmachi, Setagaya, where Sanyo’s Smart Energy System “Solar Parking Lot” is installed. Sanyo Electric has completed installation of two Solar Parking Lots for hybrid bikes, incorporating solar panels and lithium-ion battery systems, and also provided 100 electric hybrid “eneloop bikes”, in Setagaya, Tokyo Japan.

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Installation Solar Hybrid Lithium Ion 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The first eye-opener for large scale solar was the Austin Energy PPA last year that was priced at 5 cents. In the commercial sector, and in the case of community solar, there is more flexibility and tracking arrays may make sense, especially when mounted on the ground. Hydropower in Seattle will push you around for the same price.

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Solar Miles Gasoline-Electric MPG 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2010

Separately, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA ( earlier post ) completed a full day and night flight on solar energy—the longest and highest in the history of solar aviation, as well as the first night flight solely on solar energy. Tags: Aviation Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Solar. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Ford Motor Company is partnering with Wind Energy Corporation to deliver a new source of clean energy to its dealers. Under a pilot program exclusive to Ford, Wind Energy will install wind sail and solar panel systems at four Ford dealerships, a nearly $750,000 investment, to help power dealer facilities.

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Wind Ford Energy Power 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The battery supplies a 150 kW (201 horsepower) electric motor that is integrated in and drives the rear axle. The electric motor builds up its maximum torque of 310 N·m (229 lb-ft) from a standing start. The top speed is electronically limited at 145 km/h (90 mph). Official figures for range are not yet available.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2018

Hybrid electric axle system for a power boost while climbing grades; an electric motor and axle replace. 5,000 watt solar array on trailer roof that charges and stores. 5,000 watt solar array on trailer roof that charges and stores. the rear tractor non-driven axle.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

General Motors recently announced new home charging offerings for its EV customers, including solutions that enable vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality.& People without EVs can still buy the PowerBank and connectors to store power. & GM’s Ultium Home products come in three bundles.

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GM Escalade Charging Acura 88

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Employing a high-output motor and other features, it offers improved uphill performance on low-friction road surfaces, like snow-covered roads, and greater stability when turning. The data is stored on the ECU to avoid data corruption and other issues associated with SD cards and properly manage important camera data. liter Prototype).

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 273

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The sun is shining in our neck of the woods today, but Tesla Motors could also use some at its nearly-finished, solar-powered Supercharger, retail store, and service center site in California. All this.'

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Acura Solar Electric Cars Sale 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Volkswagen Group Components brand will be showcasing the near-series design study of its flexible quick charging station at the Geneva Motor Show. Countries that feed a high proportion of renewably generated power into the grid, in particular, will be able to store a percentage of this energy using this charging station.

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Design Charging Power Grid Grid 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

Maven will leverage Austin’s Plug-in EVerywhere network of EV chargers, including Electric Drive, Austin’s downtown smart mobility showcase complete with a DC Fast Charger and solar kiosk. —Julia Steyn, vice president, General Motors Urban Mobility and Maven. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Honda has invested in advanced bi-directional charging technology at its European R&D site in Offenbach, Germany, which is helping to balance demand and store energy more efficiently across the facility. Earlier post.) This latest trial installation at Honda’s Offenbach site applies the same principles on a larger scale.

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Honda Installation Charging San Francisco 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor of the BMW i3s (power consumption combined: 16.6 - 16.3 In addition, BMW i high-voltage batteries are used as stationary energy storage systems for electricity generated from renewable sources such as wind or solar power. kWh/100 km according to WLTP, 14.6 - 14.0

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BMW Production Wind Energy Storage 435

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The production version of the car will go onsale in Europe in 2019, he added. —Philip Ross, Senior Vice President of Honda Motor Europe.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 25, 2023

Green Hydrogen is sorted under pressure in cylinders within vehicles and converted into electricity to power electric motors. FCEVs utilise the stored Hydrogen and combine it with oxygen from the air to generate electricity. This electricity is then used to propel the vehicle’s electric motor and recharge its battery.

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Hydrogen New Zealand Gas-Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., The Nissan LEAF, paired with the LEAF-to-Home power supply system, can be used as back-up power source in emergency situations if there are power outages and/or shortages by providing the stored electricity held in the Nissan LEAF’s onboard batteries. The plan will begin in September 2013.

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South Africa Nissan Supplies Japan 252

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APRIL 30, 2021

Multiple industries, from wind and solar to aerospace and automotive, are looking to adopt high-efficiency, low-loss silicon-carbide semiconductors for inverter modules. The film can also be used for power capacitors in mass transportation, renewable energy, aerospace and motor drives and controls.

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Drive Electric

APRIL 4, 2023

For batteries without any more usable life, The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) members have pledged to adhere to a code of practice that outlines the proper systems for the use, capture, return, refurbishment, reuse, recycling, or disposal of EV and hybrid batteries, to ensure that no batteries end up in landfills.

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New Zealand Batteries Battery Waste 98

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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Audi Range Batteries Battery 191

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation will provide three Mazda Demios (Mazda2s) for conversion to EVs for a project in collaboration with Itochu Corporation and other companies in conjunction with Tsukuba City to test a low-carbon transport system which uses clean energy. Testing a model to optimally use renewable energy in EVs and in participating stores.

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Mazda Electric Vehicles Japan Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2011

The Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR), France’s leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, and Renault signed a partnership agreement at the Lyon International Motor Show. Move In Pure uses the random share of CNR’s production to store electricity in the vehicles via a remote controlled system.

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