Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2009

The Axon Automotive PHEV. UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon 8080 gasoline city car was released at the 2008 Eden Car Show. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2013

In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that US military spending on alternative drive vehicles (ADVs—including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), and ethanol-powered vehicles—for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, a CAGR of 11.4%.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2009

Electric vehicle manufacturer Think Global and Ener1, one of its battery partners, are supplying a fully integrated electric drivetrain powered by a lithium-ion battery system to Japan Post for the conversion of delivery vehicles as part of a comprehensive road-testing program. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. The aim of this project is to develop an ultra-lightweight, gas turbine powered, electric vehicle range extender that will enable vehicle weight savings of 100 kg or more and a modest reduction in CO 2 emissions on the UNECE101 drive cycle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2015

The same highly electrified scenarios, however, could not satisfy 80% GHG-reduction targets, even assuming 80% decarbonized electricity and no growth in travel demand. consumer attitudes, fuel prices, battery technology advancement, vehicle costs and subsidies). They considered three levels of GHG-intensity for US electricity supply.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2009

Estimates of potential for gasoline consumption reduction in the US light duty fleet in 2020 and 2035 relative to 2007. million barrels per day of gasoline-equivalent) with near-zero lifecycle CO 2. million barrels gasoline equivalent per day, while CBTL could deliver 2.5 million barrels gasoline equivalent per day.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

In ARB’s analysis, most vehicles on the road in 2050 will need to be electric drive, or ultra low-carbon fuel vehicles—i.e., electricity or hydrogen—by 2050 in order to achieve the required 80% reduction in greenhouse gases. gallon of gasoline in today’s vehicles. Earlier post. ). Source: DOE.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 7, 2007

P erhaps the most important milestone in developing Plug in Hybrids is the availability of an affordable, practical, and powerful battery pack. A123Systems produces Nanophoshate based lithium ion batteries with a combination of power density, durability and safety in excess of anything mass produced on the market today.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. according to Audodata Corp., Join Plug In Partners today.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). A PHEV is essentially a regular hybrid with an extension cord. But when you do, your car essentially becomes an electric vehicle with a gas-tank backup.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The overall ethanol volume blend share in the gasoline/ethanol fuel pool grows from 14% (10% by energy) in 2020 to 30% (22% energy basis) in 2030. 50% ethanol by volume since 2007. Biofuel plays a large role in North America, enabling the relaxation of the near-term (2015?2025) 2025) vehicle CO 2 reduction task from 4.5

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. Imagine using your laptop computer on a battery. It runs down. Make that a world changer.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. The electric vehicle (EV) market is here and concerns about finding a charging location for your EV are quickly diminishing. This number is expected to grow significantly due to the substantial funding poured into electric vehicle infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. kWh battery pack alone power alone, and with a potential combined maximum range of around 600 miles (966 km). Its hybrid drive system consists of a 115 kW / 156 PS gasoline direct-injection engine with turbocharging (1.4

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Where Can I Buy One?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? What do car companies say about PHEVs? Dont PHEVs just shift pollution from gasoline cars to power plants? Please see our Plug-In Hybrids page Wheres the payback? See our Global Warming page.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

VTP seeks projects in the following areas: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Applicants are sought to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies which support commercialization of micro, mild, and full HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs. Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

Under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, NHTSA does not have the statutory authority for setting CAFE standards for more than five years at a time—i.e., The U-M survey also asked vehicle owners which advanced technology they would prefer at two different gasoline price points: $2.50/gallon mpg by 2025.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles [EV], plug-in hybrids [PHEV] and fuel cell vehicles [FCV] at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. The current electrical grid is poorly designed for distributed generation of power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Here we go again.or

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line.

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