Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

Friend Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering, have been exploring the use of low-cost materials to create rechargeable batteries that will make energy storage more affordable. These materials could also provide a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

With today’s new offerings in the portable power station industry, plugging in everything from camping lights to power tools and even charging your electric bicycles can be done literally anywhere. And as I discovered from my testing of the unit, Issomi’s small yet mighty power station can do all of that and more.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. Toyota also dismisses the viability of an affordable EV —in this case, specific to the European market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. Prologue’s generous dimensions and roomy interior position the SUV alongside the Passport in Honda’s light truck lineup. Prologue will have a wheelbase of 121.8-inches,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. Based on the company’s STLA Frame platform, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2023

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a conductive polymer coating—called HOS-PFM—that could enable longer lasting, more powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. This ensures battery stability and high charge/discharge rates while enhancing battery life.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. Hyundai, Kia top Ford, GM in EV sales with affordability After the IONIQ 5 was the sixth best-selling EV in the US last year with nearly 34,000 units sold, Hyundai (and Kia) are starting the year strong in the US. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2023

A crucial aspect of electrified transportation is new demand for metals, and specifically the most non-replaceable metal for EV batteries—lithium. Even if the car-centricity of the US transportation system continues, limiting the size of EV batteries alone can cut lithium demand by as much as 42%. 2°C of warming.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM “This is a key step to deliver on our commitment to achieve carbon neutrality in our global products and operations by 2040 and eliminate tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles in the U.S.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

The bike includes both a front and rear rack as standard equipment, plus a full fender set and LED lighting. Eschewing the 48V batteries found in most e-bikes in this class, the Engwe L20 2.0 uses a 52V 13Ah battery. With its 676 Wh of battery capacity, Engwe claims a maximum range of 80 miles (130 km).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

A team of Penn State engineers has demonstrated a thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery to offer an adequate cruise range per charge that is extendable by a 10-minute recharge in all climates, essentially guaranteeing EVs that are free of range anxiety. There is no more range anxiety and this battery is affordable.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), the battery stands as one of the most crucial and expensive components, significantly impacting the overall cost of ownership. Battery leasing presents an effective alternative for consumers, offering a pathway to access high-quality battery packs at affordable rates.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Stellantis Ventures has made a strategic investment in France-based sodium-ion battery developer Tiamat. Tiamat says its sodium-ion technology is lithium- and cobalt-free and cheaper per kilowatt hour (kWh) when compared with lithium-ion batteries. The wide availability of sodium boosts sustainability and material sovereignty.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

General Motors has begun deliveries of its first next-generation electric vehicles, the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. The Ultium Platform also helps GM innovate in core areas such as the interdependent body frame and battery structure of its all-new EVs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

Liberty Electric Cars, the European subsidiary of Green Automotive Company, has completed the build of the first fully functioning example of “DELIVER”—an electric light commercial delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions’ 7 th Framework Programme. The battery management system (hardware and software) is custom-made.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 6, 2024

Years of endless waste lighting shareholders capital on fire with mind numbing projects that do nothing to deliver what consumers need and want. Battery manufacturing unit debacle. The consumer is crushed and wants an affordable car they have confidence will be supported by a company still in business 2 years from now.

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EV Central

MARCH 1, 2023

Instead, Tesla laid out the building blocks for a new family of more advanced and affordable models that will form the foundations for the brand as it strives to build 20 million cars annually by 2030 – in turn surging past traditional brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

Both chargers were created to provide a more affordable charging option without compromising safety and charging capabilities. The EV300 is an affordable compact indoor/outdoor EV charger. Instead, owners can pre-set times and length of charging in the vehicle and the EV300 informs battery status through blinking light.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2022

Making this highly strategic investment in a leading lithium company will help us create a resilient and sustainable value chain for our European electric vehicle battery production. —Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

The company has always sought to provide most of what you can get from higher-priced electric bike models, yet at a much more affordable price. The 504 Wh battery isn’t particularly large, and I’d even say it’s a bit smaller than most batteries in the direct-to-consumer electric bike market right now. Don’t believe me?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Arrival , the developer of a new method of design and production of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) by local microfactories, has started trials of the Arrival Bus at a testing facility (MIRA) in the UK. The vehicle also has wrap-around exterior and interior screens, adaptable lighting, a transparent roof, and a suite of digital features.

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Green Authority

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

What you need to know about the Velotric Nomad 1 The Nomad 1 features a 750-watt rear hub motor with a 48V, 691.2Wh battery. The bike has a UL 2271-certified battery, meaning it shouldn’t explode if dropped or crushed. The front fork absorbed every bump I rode over, whether dirt, gravel, or even light snow.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

The battery-electric freight trucks will be deployed in NFI’s Ontario, California fleet throughout 2022 and 2023, in support of its goal of operating the first 100% zero-emission freight logistics fleet in the nation. Earlier post.). —Bill Bliem, senior vice president of fleet services at NFI. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2020

( DE-FOA-0002420 ) This funding opportunity supports priorities in batteries and electrification, advanced engine and fuel technologies, materials, and new mobility technologies. Advances in connectivity and automation have the potential to improve transportation system-level energy efficiency, energy productivity, and affordability.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2022

The Arrival Bus has been developed to meet the needs of cities across the globe, as they set critical sustainability targets and transition their public transportation infrastructure into an affordable, sustainable and equitable ecosystem. The Bus features flexible passenger seating capacity across the entire flat floor.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Power Global launches eZee swappable battery EVs in India . A Noida based Power Global is a leading high-performance clean energy and mobility product for everyday applications has launched its first eZee swappable battery in India. The swappable battery is designed for light vehicles including two and three-wheeler vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2022

View footage of the Toyota Mirai HFCEVs [link] Each vehicle in our light duty over-the-road fleet is driven an average of 10,000 miles per year. The light-duty vehicle industry has started to shift towards zero emissions vehicles, currently dominated by battery EVs (BEVs) and complemented by hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

We are taking the time to create a safe, light-weight commercial eVTOL that provides our future passengers with the security and comfort they find in their own cars. The team of engineers and designers utilized the automotive industry’s reductive design approach to create the light-weight interior cabin, which is made of forged carbon fiber.

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My Electric Car

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A direct challenge to ICE vehicles and the Tesla Model 2 BYD’s unveiling of the Qin Plus EV Honor Edition marks a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially in the affordable vehicle segment. Battery Options : Available with either a 48 kWh or 57.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hyundai is reportedly looking to launch an affordable electric version of its Casper mini SUV in Europe later this year, which is expected to rival other small electric vehicles (EVs) in the market.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2022

Oshkosh Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, unveiled the first silent drive hybrid-electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the eJLTV. The eJLTV charges the battery while in use, fully recharging the lithium-ion battery within 30 minutes. —John Bryant.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the US Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) to lead an industry-wide effort to accelerate development of high-efficiency, cost-effective battery technologies for electric vehicles. Batteries Electric (Battery)'

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

The vehicle represents the latest phase of Ford’s research into developing sustainable technology solutions that are affordable for consumers and can be produced in large volumes across the product lineup. There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to light-weighting. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) These advancements would increase the useful life of EVs and enable more affordable, better performing vehicles. Giner, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models. Chrysler says it is also exploring the development of other hybrid technologies, such as hydraulic power coupled with a gasoline engine for light-duty applications.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

ArcelorMittal and I-FEVS (Interactive Fully Electrical Vehicles )have launched a new collaboration aimed at developing safe, light, sustainable, and affordable innovative steel solutions for e-mobility applications.

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