Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2015

While there are a number of efforts underway exploring the use of sustainable, natural rubber alternatives for use in tires ( earlier post , earlier post , earlier post ), cars use a great deal of rubber for non-tire applications as well; the Ford Fiesta, for example, contains about 3 kg of the material, excluding the tires. 2015.03.042.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. billion in 2015 and $9.2 Li-Ion batteries for strong hybrids are in short supply. billion in 2020. —“The 2014 xEV Industry Insider Report”.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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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. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

These investments will have a major impact on Saft’s medium term growth and give Johnson Controls-Saft potential production capacity in the US to meet the needs of Ford and I hope other customers. Recent studies estimate the potential of this market to be very significant by 2015. John Searle, Chairman of the Management Board, Saft.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

This will be achieved through exploiting innovative British technologies in the supply chain partners. Jaguar Land Rover (lead company), Ford Motor Company, IAV (UK), CPT, BP, University of Nottingham, Imperial College London. Evolution of REEV Technologies – Building a UK Supply Base (REEVolution).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Huge leg space in front and back, just like in a Ford Mondeo or VW Passat. The other is the hybrid battery (nickel-metal in the Gen2), responsible for the charge and supplying the cabin with electricity, including the climate control. Very practical. The cabin has lots of cubbyholes and is very spacious. petrol engine is not running.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. Fuel cell car launches will spur a new round of “fuel cell vehicle versus battery electric vehicle” hype.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Combined with the increasing scarcity and cost of energy resources, it is therefore vital to develop a range of technologies that will ensure the long-term sustainability of mobility in Europe. After 2025, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of all the powertrains converges. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Battery cost is the single largest economic barrier for mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, and large factories alone aren’t likely to solve the battery cost problem. ”. The cost of Li-ion batteries is arguably the single largest barrier to mainstream adoption of EVs. Their base assumption for cell stacking yield was 95%.

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