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MARCH 26, 2018

have launched the new DENZA 500 battery-electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., A new battery and additional weight reductions allow increased energy efficiency, providing an extended range of around 500 km (311 miles). Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., DENZA Auto).

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AUGUST 5, 2020

Due to its modular design, the platform was used to create the Lynk & Co 01, 02, 03 and 05, as well as the pure electric 2020 Polestar 2 and Volvo’s first all-electric model, the XC40 Recharge. The CMA platform is the foundation for the new Volvo XC40 Recharge; the first of Volvo’s fully-electric Recharge range.

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APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe, based on the Converj concept ( earlier post ), will make its world debut 15 January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will build the Cadillac ELR.

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APRIL 16, 2020

Groupe Renault is setting a new strategy for China, based on Electric Vehicles (EV) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). With 860,000 electric vehicles sold in China in 2019, China is by far the largest EV market in the world. Ltd (eGT) and Jiangxi Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle Co. Chinese ICE passenger car market.

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APRIL 23, 2023

Geologists have long thought that Afghanistan could have massive, untapped stores of critical minerals—ranging from trillions of dollars. Source: USGS In September 2011, USGS announced the results in the report, “ Summaries of Important Areas for Mineral Investment and Production Opportunities of Nonfuel Minerals in Afghanistan.”

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, recently launched the 2011 GEM vehicle line of low-speed battery-electric vehicles. More than 45,000 GEM vehicles are on the road worldwide.

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The median EV range reached 270 miles for 2023 models. Automakers are developing new tech and materials to enable electric vehicles to travel longer and more efficiently. According to EPA data , the median EV range hit 270 miles for ’23 model year vehicles. Here’s a look at the longest range EVs in 2024.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

Since the 2011 Nissan Leaf that we named our original Best Car To Buy—rated at just 73 miles—electric cars have evolved rapidly. In 2020, Tesla rolled out range boosts for all of its models—including a 402-mile Model S. Over the past ten years, the green-car landscape has made progress in fits and starts.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Opel has priced the 2011 Ampera, the Chevy Volt’s European cousin ( earlier post ), starting at €42,900 (US$58,786), including national VAT. Opel has begun taking reservations for the extended-range electric vehicle. Sales start in the fourth quarter of 2011. The company will announce these options later.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

revised revenue guidance range for the full year 2011 downward to the range of $165–$180 million, which would represent 70–85% revenue growth from 2010. A123’s previous 2011 revenue guidance range was $210–$225 million. A123 Systems, Inc. —David Vieau, CEO of A123 Systems.

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JULY 13, 2013

OpEneR is a European research project under the Seventh Framework Programme designed to increase the range of future hybrid and electric vehicles by optimizing energy management. The strategies will vary from time-optimized up to range-maximized. This is achieved by merging data from on-board and off-board sources.

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JUNE 22, 2017

electric van delivers more than 50% range—270 km (168 miles) NEDC, equivalent to 200 km (124 miles) real use in the summer, compared to 170 km previously. has topped the European small electric van market for the past six years, achieving sales in excess of 25,000 units since its launch in October 2011. Kangoo Z.E.

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MAY 5, 2011

Balqon Corporation, a developer of electric drive system technology for commercial electric vehicles, announced its new Nautilus XR E20 terminal tractor ( earlier post ) at the 2011 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.

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JANUARY 14, 2020

Todd Markusic, Vice President of Mobility at Ipsos, said the Ipsos Global Mobility Navigator Syndicated Study discovered there are three main barriers towards BEV ownership for consumers: overall cost, range and charging location stations.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Avis Europe has partnered with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011. We are delighted to sign this important partnership with Renault to offer electric vehicles as part of our green fleet, which is an increasingly central part of our customer offering. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

Axeon, Europe’s leading independent developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems, will supply two prototype batteries for a UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB)-grant-assisted project to develop a concept for a lightweight, low emissions, range extended electric delivery van.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Logistics specialist STEF has been testing an experimental 16 tonne all-electric vehicle under actual operating conditions for Carrefour France. This electric vehicle recorded a drop of 86% in well-to-wheel (WtW) CO 2 emissions compared with its equivalent equipped with an internal combustion engine. Battery-electric Midlum.

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JULY 13, 2010

CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. The Focus Electric battery packs will leverage CPI and parent company LG Chem’s expertise in advanced prismatic lithium-ion cells and advanced liquid-cooled modules and battery management systems.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

On this site asked, "How Far Can The 2012 Chevrolet Volt Travel on Electricity Alone?" In the summer, I typically get 40-45 miles of all-electric range.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Building on its previously seen XIV and KEV design concepts, SsangYong Motor Company is showcasing the e-XIV (electric - eXciting user Interface Vehicle) ‘range extended EV concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. e-XIV concept extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 31, 2022

Electricity generated during operation of the vehicle in the fuel cell is passed on directly to the driveline. Separately, Solaris announced that it recently signed a contract for its 2,000 th electric bus. Another 700 electric units will be manufactured this year or in the years to follow. meter Urbino electric bus in 2011.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Proton Power Systems plc has successfully completed the first testing phase for the fuel-cell range extender system for Smith Electric Vehicles. tonne all-electric truck. tonne all-electric truck. The Group expects the commercial launch of the vehicles towards the end of 2011. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric. The NEXO Blue model has an estimated driving range of 380 miles, 115 more than its predecessor. The 2019 Kona Electric offers 258 miles of range.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Toyota’s EV prototype—a Toyota iQ package equipped with an all-electric powertrain—will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The EV prototype offers a range of up to 105 km (65 miles) per charge on the Japanese C08 test cycle.

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JULY 20, 2012

At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%. combined, where emissions increased by 9% and 6% respectively in 2011. tonnes per capita—within the range of 6 to 19 tonnes per capita emissions of the major industrialized countries. tonnes per capita. India (6%).

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JUNE 17, 2011

Despite media attempts to conjure a "sales battle" between the 2011 Chevy Volt and the 2011 Nissan Leaf, both companies are selling every car they can manage to get into the showrooms. Now Chevrolet has released its first look at who is actually buying its Volt range-extended electric cars.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

has introduced Connect 360—a real-time, cloud-based business analytics dashboard for Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses, operated by New Flyer Connect. Connect 360 is an enhanced and added feature, specifically engineered to track battery-electric, zero-emission bus (ZEB) performance using secure cloud-based technology.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

CODA Automotive intends to distribute the battery-electric CODA Sedan to consumer and fleet customers in Hawai’i in the third quarter of 2011. The CODA Sedan is a four-door, five-passenger car, powered by an all-electric drive system, including a CODA-designed 33.8 CODA plans to begin limited deliveries at the end of 2010.

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AUGUST 31, 2013

A team at Ford Research and Advanced Engineering has explored the integration of traffic simulation and vehicle propulsion modeling to estimate energy consumption—and hence range—for battery electric vehicles (BEV) to better assist BEV owners in route planning. Pina et al.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

This week we drove a pre-production version of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the first production electric car to be sold by a major automaker in more than 80 years. Unlike the range-extended electric 2011 Chevrolet Volt, which we drove last week, the 2011 Leaf is a pure battery electric vehicle.

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JUNE 22, 2012

Wrightspeed’s Geared Traction Drive integrates an electric motor, a two-speed gear box and an inverter. Wrightspeed, founded by Ian Wright, who worked for Tesla in the early days for a short while, initially focused on extreme performance electric supercars, and produced a prototype, the X1. Source: Wrightspeed. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Equipped with a Li-ion battery pack from Deutsche Accumotive (a joint venture of Daimler and Evonik), the E-CELL PLUS has a battery-only range of up to 100 km (62 miles).

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Tire rolling resistance is closely related to overall vehicle fuel economy or range in both ICE and electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, it is understood that rolling resistance reduction is a reliable strategy for optimizing a vehicle’s fuel economy or cruising range. —Henry He.

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JULY 17, 2014

OpEneR partners have developed driving strategies and driver assistance systems to improve the efficiency and safety of electric vehicles. The project partners built two fully operational electric vehicles that have already demonstrated potential for making driving in real conditions more economical. OpEneR was launched in May 2011.

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APRIL 13, 2021

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand Est and Occitanie regions in France have signed the first order for dual-mode electric-hydrogen trains in France. The four-car, 72m train has a total capacity of 218 seats and the same dynamic performance and level of comfort as the dual mode electric-diesel version.

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MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. This new line will offer more choices to fleet managers who seek to convert their fleets to plug-in electric hybrid.

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