Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The two companies are collaborating to determine how the Volt’s 16-kWh lithium-ion batteries can be used to provide stationary electric grid storage systems once the batteries have fulfilled their usefulness in customers’ vehicles. The Volt’s battery will have significant capacity to store electrical energy, even after its automotive life.

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Volt GM Batteries Battery 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2019

Continental has been developing cost-effective 48-volt electrification, which can be used with both gasoline and diesel engines for number of years. In the run-up to IAA 2019, Continental Powertrain is now presenting a 48-volt high-power drive system with 30 kW, enabling a full-hybrid vehicle.

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Motor Motors Motoring Hybrid 360

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2020

Through their higher efficiency SiC semiconductors make better use of the electric energy stored in a vehicle battery. Vitesco Technologies is already developing and testing SiC technology in an 800-volt inverter concept to confirm the efficiency potential of the technology. In this context, SiC semiconductors—e.g.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

The Hyundai Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 that I recently tested—a pair of wildly impressive, high-design EVs—take a different approach to solving range anxiety: an 800-volt battery architecture that delivers some of the fastest charging in the EV game, and unheard of at these price levels.

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Volt Range Charging Hummer 104

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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Volt Hybrid Downsizing Lead Acid 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. With the four-cylinder engines, the MHEV system is integrated into the 12-volt electrical system and into a new 48-volt main electrical system in the S TDI models. Audi A5 Coupé.

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Audi Engine Hybrid Volt 220

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The new Evoque offers a choice of three- and four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines, a 48-volt mild-hybrid system (MHEV) and a 3-cylinder plug-in hybrid system (PHEV). When pulling away, the stored energy is redeployed to assist the engine under acceleration and reduce fuel consumption.

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Land Rover Range Volt Plug-in 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2010

Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Earlier post.). Nashville, Tenn.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. As an extended range electric vehicle, the Volt can operate under a full range of climates and driving conditions without limitations or concern about battery depletion.

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Volt Chevrolet Miles Standards 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

As part of the launch, Electrify America will feature an Electrify Home web store on its existing website where customers can shop Electrify America’s Level 2 Home Charger, offering a simple and efficient purchase approach for existing and prospective EV owners. The Electrify Home web store offers a one-stop solution to charging at home.

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America Charging Store Installation 243

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal safety defect investigation (NHTSA Action Number PE11037 ) to assess the risk of a battery-related fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Chevy Volt owners whose vehicles have not been in a serious crash do not have reason for concern.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 27, 2015

We''ve got lots of electric-car news today, including one reporter''s experience shopping at a Tesla Store and Chevrolet Volt dealers, an update on state electric-car incentives, and the five most ignorant media myths about plug-ins. See how the customer experience at a Tesla Store compared to that of a. Today in Car News'

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Store Electric Cars Cars Clean 60

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2023

The new model generation will be offered worldwide with all-electric drive and, depending on the market region, also with the plug-in hybrid systems as well as with efficient gasoline and diesel engines including 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

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All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in 397

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. A third package for the Volt—an E85 package—is also under development.

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Volt Chevrolet Tax Credit Buy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2022

The Apricale is the first manifestation of this ambition; the exceptional demands of hypercar performance have required Viritech to re-imagine existing FCEV drivetrain technology by using its proprietary Tri-Volt intelligent energy management systems (EMS) to operate a multi-hundred kW fuel cell system and high-density, small battery pack.

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Pininfarina Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Mariner 344

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Researchers are working on ways to store more energy in the cathode materials by increasing nickel content. Nickel-rich cathode materials have real potential to store more energy. These carry advantages for storing and discharging energy faster. (Image courtesy of Jie Xiao | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory).

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Li-ion Ni-Li Lithium Ion Batteries 418

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

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. The boost comes from energy that is captured during braking and stored in the battery. But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.).

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Decades ago, checking the electrolyte level in 12-volt lead-acid car batteries was a regular task. Many modern 12-volt batteries instead use a goopy acidic gel electrolyte, removing the need for maintenance. Polymer-based plastic is the other, but it’s nothing like the Tupperware container you store leftovers in.

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Batteries Battery Lead Acid Lithium Ion 114

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain. The mHEV system captures energy on deceleration in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and uses the stored energy to help drive the engine and electrical ancillaries.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A BESS is a type of technology that utilizes batteries to store and supply reliable electricity when needed at desired levels and quality. Unlike Level 2 chargers that use 208/240-volt (V) input, DC fast chargers demand 480 V (often necessitating a new transformer). According to the U.S.

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Energy Storage Energy Batteries Battery 102

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

is introducing two 24-volt versions of its ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM). The 24-volt ESM enables vehicles to start and operate reliably in the face of cold weather and infrequent starting. There are two models of the 24-volt ESM: the ULTRA 31/900/24V for starting diesel engines up to 12.5 Earlier post.)

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Industrial Industry Engine Volt 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

The document specifically applies to vehicles with RESS voltages above 60 volts. It does not apply to RESS that uses mechanical devices store energy, such as electro-mechanical flywheels.

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International Electric Vehicles Hybrid Energy Storage 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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BMW SUV Future Range 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

First, a 12-volt Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) or Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), which will start the engine and supply power to accessories such as lights, navigation systems and radios. The Johnson Controls Advanced Start-Stop system solution has two batteries. liters per 100 km in 2015—a 27% improvement.

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Lithium Ion China Batteries Battery 150

The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It also noted that future models would get Google built-in, which brings features like the Play Store, Google Maps, and more. The new PPE electric platform brings 800-volt architecture, which can drastically reduce charging times.

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Porsche Google Audi Volt 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2019

The Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid will feature a mild-hybrid architecture with a belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) replacing the standard alternator, enabling recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

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Ford Europe Hybrid Lithium Ion 207

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

Ram says it can charge at 800 volts, claiming users could add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes (a carefully chosen statistic that assumes a largely depleted pack, optimum temperatures, and other ideal conditions). Koval said the 800-volt charging would be accompanied by more conventional 400-volt charging as well.

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Concept F-150 Silverado Volt 126

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

This is little hardship of course, provided your car has somewhere to store it. Electric car owners may not have to get their hands dirty at gas stations, but they do have to carry around an extra essential item not found in their internal combustion counterparts--a charging cord.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike Williams, Edmunds got a 12-volt system error, but both experienced issues charging. The publication sent its SUV to the dealer, where it’s been for more than two weeks so far, requiring support from a GM technician and surrounding stores.

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San Diego Los Angeles North Carolina General Motors 103

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. 48-volt vehicle electrical system. Earlier post.) TFSI engine.

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Pretty much everyone loves renewable energy. The problem is that wind usually blows at night--often sporadically, at that--and solar power is unpredictable. Suppose the secret to harnessing their potential was. used electric-car batteries? GM said today that it would work with ABB Group to develop and implement pilot projects that would test.

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Solar Store Energy Volt 104

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2019

volt mild-hybrid technology to further reduce fuel costs for owners and operators. Anticipated fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emission figures: New EcoBlue Hybrid 48-volt mild hybrid technology becomes available for selected manual transmission variants and has been optimized to enhance fuel efficiency.

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Ford Engine Diesel Hybrid 247

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2021

Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. Such positions can be stored by simply pressing the chassis button. Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo—an expansion of Porsche’s first all-electric sports car range. The standard two-deck 93.4

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