Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Power for the motor is provided by a compact 14 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack located under the load floor, which has been carefully positioned to preserve the full cargo volume offered by the standard Transit Custom van, and a payload exceeding 1,000 kg. Ford’s compact and fuel-efficient 1.0-liter
Baua Electric
APRIL 30, 2024
The technology of Uno Minda C80 premium car horn comes from the company’s acquisition of Clarton Horn, Spain, which makes it the second largest horn manufacturer and OEM supplier globally. Operating on a 12-volt power supply, the C80 horn requires a shallow current of 3.5A It comes with a one-year warranty, the company said.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Funded by Ford, the trial will initially run for 12 months, in cooperation with municipal fleets serving the public sector, complementing testing in London, UK and Valencia, Spain with larger fleets and small-to-medium fleets respectively. Ford recognizes Cologne as a city of strategic importance regarding future mobility.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2020
million) in its Valencia, Spain manufacturing plant to support the company’s electrification strategy with a state-of-the-art battery assembly facility in addition to new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models. Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6 S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid. cubic feet) for the five-seat variant. cubic feet).
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2012
The downside is the increased number of starts over a Stop-Start vehicle’s life—potentially more than 100 per day—which means a standard car battery may last less than 18 months, the company notes. NEDC testing: battery alone. Click to enlarge. NEDC testing: battery plus supercaps. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. The battery can be charged by a standard European household 230v outlet. Opel is analyzing the requirements for standardization and a recharging infrastructure for plug-in electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2009
GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Opel Ampera.
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