Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Jenkins has also helped push Congress to think more seriously about the power grid, releasing a report last year that showed that much of the 43 percent emissions reduction expected by 2030 would be squandered if the United States doesn’t double the pace of transmission upgrades. power-grid transmission.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

The fact that German electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, despite relatively low wholesale prices, must serve as a warning signal ,” said IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven as she presented the report, Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Germany 2013 Review. —Peter Löscher, President and CEO of Siemens AG.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 30, 2023

Some non-US makers within the Group of Seven are wedded to the CCS standard for fast charging, since their home markets use CCS2 (Europe) or the North American CCS1 (South Korea). As we transition, our fleet will include a mix of port configurations.” NACS does not currently handle 3-phase power, used in some other markets.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. PEV makers pursue revenue beyond vehicle sales.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The growth of 2021 EV sales, driven by strong demand in Europe and China, far exceeded the total car market, which was up 26%. Electrification of fleets. Electrification of fleets (buses and light, semi and heavy commercial vehicles) continues to expand. Governments increase their influence on the e-Mobility industry.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tesla has maintained its market lead Despite these efforts, the uptake of EVs has been uneven: The segment is growing most rapidly in Asia Pacific, significantly in Europe, but less so in the Americas. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Auto companies must act now to control their destinies, or risk extinction.

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Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2021

Proponents of alternative grid storage technologies claim that lithium-ion is unsuited to long-term (e.g., or Europe: Reuters. Since those early days of Model 3 production, Tesla has notably improved the assembly of its more affordable sedan. A fleet manager would operate the urban transport instead of a “bus driver.”

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. The global fleet of NGVs consists largely of passenger cars/LDVs, although there are some regional differences. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

A report prepared by ISIS (Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems - Italy) together with Tecnalia (Spain) for the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) discusses the technological, environmental and economic barriers for producing methanol from carbon dioxide, as well as the possible uses of methanol in car transport in Europe.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Ford plans to go all-electric in Europe by 2030, and many other automakers, including Volvo, have a similar strategy. The challenge is to find a place to charge all the vehicles entering the UK fleet. Several British car brands already have plans for full electrification. Lack of home charging piles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

In further comments on the EC strategy, the ministers urged all stakeholders to use electricity generated from safe and sustainable sources of energy, including renewables, for charging electric vehicles by smart meters and building of smart grids, while recognizing differences in energy sectors of Member States.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

It’s of course way too early to tell what the acceptance is going to be and I think anybody who would try to give you projection in terms of 10 years, x percent of our fleet is going to be electric, I think they’d all be just throwing darts. PEV offerings have also been announced throughout Europe and Asia.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Charging the batteries will take between 6-8 hours using a common 230 volt grid. Electrification is key element in the effective use of Ford’s global resources and talents,” John Fleming, Chairman & CEO Ford of Europe said.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

GM expects HCCI, when combined with enabling technologies like variable valve actuation and advanced electronic engine controls, to provide a 12-15% improvement in overall fuel economy while being more affordable than hybrid or diesel technologies. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere.

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Blink Charging

JULY 21, 2023

L2 chargers are truly the more affordable choice. Compared to lower-level options (such as a basic Level 1 power cable), L2 stations offer a superior overnight charging experience to make electric vehicle ownership more affordable while contributing to a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem. Your EV is in need of a recharge.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. New Zealanders need access to safe, affordable, convenient and sustainable travel choices. The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan. There are 3.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

GE and Better Place have formed a technology and financing partnership to accelerate the global deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure through collaboration in four key areas: standards-based technology development; battery financing; joint fleet electrification programs; and consumer awareness.

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Drive Electric

MAY 15, 2022

The Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan includes a target for zero emission vehicles to reach a 30 percent share of the fleet by 2035. They are ideally placed to identify the local charging needs of residents, fleets and visitors.” This will require about 1.5 towards e-mobility and set concrete targets accordingly.

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EV Connect

MARCH 8, 2021

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - October 18, 2008… The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe as well is currently being considered.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

With power drawn from the single-phase German household grid with its output of 230 volts, capacity extends up to 3.6 The demand-based control of this scroll compressor affords a highly efficient mode of operation. A fleet test with the Audi A1 e-tron in Munich has put the first subsidiary functions into practice.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. Hybrids are a proven winner, but a series-hybrid (range extended EV), such as the Volt takes things to a much higher level with existing and "mostly" affordable tech.

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