Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2018

A new European Joint Research Center (JRC) analysis on the deployment of electric vehicles (EV) in Europe concludes that although the sector evolved significantly between 2010 and 2017, progress is still small to be characterized as full-scale commercialization. In 2010, electric vehicles still represented a niche market.

Europe 255

Europe Market Netherlands Recharge 255

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

United Kingdom 210

United Kingdom Sale Netherlands Uruguay 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Maxus EV80 van has become the first fully electric large panel van on European roads, ahead of the brand’s full launch in 2019. The Maxus EV80 and is available as a panel van and a chassis cab, providing practicality and extensive versatility demanded by fleet operators. m 3 , accessible through wide-opening rear and side doors.

Europe 186

Europe Austria Fleet Luxembourg 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2017

The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. g CO 2 /km, new cars sold in 2016 emitted more than 23 g CO 2 /km above the 2021 target, according to the provisional emissions reported by Member States.

2016 170

2016 Czech Republic Fuel Europe 170

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Electric vehicle maker Fisker stated that it is ramping the production of its all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units per day. Our early customers have been with us as pioneers, giving us valuable feedback to make our car even better. The production of the Fisker Ocean currently stands at about 180 units per day.

Fisker 116

Fisker Production United Kingdom United States 116

EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Newcomer off-road brand Ineos has unveiled its first EV, which should hit the market in 2026 as a zero emissions rival to upcoming electric off-roaders from Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. Ineos Fusilier electric 4WD The battery pack is expected to be about 100kWh hours for 500-600km of driving range.

Land Rover 114

Land Rover Design Mercedes Petrol 114

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

car2go North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, launches its car-sharing service in Washington DC this weekend. Beginning 24 March, car2go will begin to deploy 200 smart fortwo cars in Washington DC, distributing them throughout the entire District. and Portland, Oregon.

Washington 231

Washington DC San Diego North America 231

EV Info

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a TESLA like presentation Fisker showcased the next 3 cars in the growing Fisker range Henrik Fisker believes the electric vehicle is the most fundamental shift in personal transport since the transition from the horse to the gasoline engine. The big question will of course be can these cars be made in volume and for a profit.

Fisker 52

Fisker Alaska Austria Affordable 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

SEAT will introduce the electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway at the Smart City Expo World Congress next week. SEAT has reached a strategic agreement with Segway, one of the world’s leading companies in individual electric mobility. The battery and motor combination enables it to travel up to 25km/h.

Power 207

Power Powered Portugal Austria 207

Charged EVs

JANUARY 31, 2022

In 2020, after performing a comparative study of network providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, umlaut adapted its testing methodology to the US market , where testing took place in EV hotspot California in early September 2020. Charged : First of all, congratulations! Hakan Ekmen: First of all, we have to ensure continuity.

Charging 74

Charging Austria Switzerland Luxembourg 74

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Under a newly signed agreement with the City of Austin’s Car-Share program, car2go will continue operations in Austin. In January 2012, car2go will begin to introduce several electric vehicles in Austin, as part of its commitment to providing the most innovative and environmentally-friendly carsharing options to its members.

Austin 218

Austin North America San Diego America 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

KG, EpiGaN, Infineon Technologies Austria AG). After project completion, GaN power transistors and 200 mm GaN-on-silicon substrates will be commercially available and marketed world-wide. All device developments are continuously supported by intensive reliability testing and failure mode investigations.

Austria 199

Austria Power Powered Convert 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2012

(ZSE), the largest distributor and supplier of electricity in Slovakia, on a smart energy “feasibility” study that will help prepare the capital city Bratislava for electric vehicles (EVs). This highway will interconnect the two cities with a network of public charging stations for electric vehicles.

Slovakia 236

Slovakia Green Energy Grid Grid 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2015

Volkswagen used the annual Wörthersee festival in Austria as the venue to unveil the Golf GTE Sport concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Featuring a carbon fiber body and a three power unit, all-wheel drive system, the 295 kW (396 hp) Golf GTE Sport accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 Golf GTE Sport PHEV concept.

Concept 150

Concept MPG PHEV Austria 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault introduced its enhanced-range ZOE electric vehicle. 40 battery are made at Renault’s Flins plant in France and will be available for delivery before the end of the year. Trip allows drivers to locate all public charging points in some of the main European countries. Renault said that new Z.E.

Range 150

Range Charging France Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Infineon Technologies AG announced that Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have selected Infineon as supplier of power modules for their current hybrid car generations, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Kia Optima. All power connections are realized with screw terminals. HybridPACK 2 is rated up to 800A/650V.

Kia 199

Kia Hyundai Hybrid Power 199

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2021

Another Niche Filled by an Electric Version. Electric cars, trucks and buses are slowly making their way onto roads. million electric vehicle sales to date. Hybrid and fully electric vehicles are already available for a variety of commercial and personal uses. However, the vehicle isn’t fully electric.

Future 64

Future Los Angeles Golf Cart Electric 64

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

MAN Truck & Bus, a member of the Volkswagen Group, and the Austrian Council for Sustainable Logistics (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a development partnership on electric drive medium- and heavy-duty trucks. MAN Truck & Bus already presented the MAN Metropolis concept vehicle in 2012.

2018 170

2018 Production Concept 2017 170

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Peugeot has announced that all 300 units of the limited edition 508 RXH were sold in just 3 days. The innovative diesel-electric hybrid was made available across 12 European countries – Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

United Kingdom 46

United Kingdom Luxembourg Portugal Poland 46

Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

In most countries, justified reasons to go by car include buying groceries, medicine and making deliveries to someone who is considered to be in a vulnerable group. Goes without saying: keep your car clean. Make sure to clean your car and wash your hands thoroughly before and after each drive. Charge your car at home.

Austria 52

Austria Charging Maintenance Plug-in 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2022

The US Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with nearly $400 billion in funding over 10 years for climate- and energy-related programs; among the myriad provisions in the 755-page bill are changes to the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500. The credit will be available at the point of sale.

Tax Credit 321

Tax Credit Fisker Tax Sale 321

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The software upgrade represents the first time Polestar has applied its tuning heritage to its own electric cars. It has already seen enthusiastic pick-up from Polestar 2 owners—more than 400 upgrades have been downloaded in its first weeks of availability since late November. Accelerating from 80 to 120 km/h takes just 2.2

Volvo 186

Volvo Carbon Fiber Austria Finland 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Under the Proalcool Program, sugar companies were ordered to increase production and the state-run oil company, Petrobras, was required to make álcool (ethanol) available at its fuel stations. By the mid-1980s, three quarters of the cars manufactured in Brazil were capable of running on sugarcane-based hydrous ethanol.

Transportation 317

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric 317

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Austria-based battery pack provider Kreisel Electric ( earlier post ) has developed a production-ready, automated 2-speed transmission for electric mobility applications in combination with an integrated powertrain architecture specially developed in cooperation with Sala Drive GmbH —both designed for high performance and torque ranges.

Companies 210

Companies Batteries Battery Austria 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The company’s home plant now manufactures all drive variants on a single assembly line. For the plant and team, the launch of the BMW i4 is a milestone on the road to electric mobility. By 2023 more than half of all vehicles from our Munich facility will have an electrified drive. The majority will be fully electric.

BMW 243

BMW Production Electric Electrical 243

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Under the new agreement with SAIC Maxus, LeasePlan will offer operational leasing solutions for the fully-electric EV80 large panel van to business customers across continental Europe.

Range 230

Range Batteries Battery Europe 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Beginning in 2019 and over a five-year period, Hyundai Motor and H2 Energy will provide 1,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) and an adequate supply chain for renewable hydrogen. The fuel cell electric truck is being developed according to European regulations.

Hyundai 191

Hyundai Hydrogen Renewable Fuel 191

Teslarati

JUNE 15, 2022

Fisker announced it would debut its introductory electric vehicle, the Ocean, later this month at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Electric Avenue. The Ocean will be available on the Electric Avenue concourse, which is sure to feature some of the EV sector’s newest and latest products. Power – 275 HP.

United Kingdom 76

United Kingdom Fisker MPH Austria 76

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up!

Parts 368

Parts Plug-in MPH Gasoline-Electric 368

Baua Electric

JUNE 2, 2023

The compact electrical crossover has been in manufacturing since past due ultimate hour and started deliveries in Europe in Might. Fisker mentioned certification through the EPA and CARB was once the ultimate hurdle for the car’s arrival within the U.S. “We The Fisker Ocean is on course to start out U.S.

Fisker 52

Fisker Miles EPA Austria 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2018

Ford has unveiled the all-new Ford Focus. The all-new Focus goes on sale in Europe and China this year and North America in 2019. Ford has sold almost seven million Focus cars in Europe and more than 16 million around the world since the first generation Focus was introduced in 1998. The all-new 1.5-liter Transmissions.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Ford Gasoline Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2017

As one key example, Volkswagen Truck & Bus is working on electric solutions for use in both medium- and heavy-duty distribution transport and city buses. The jointly developed “e-drivetrain” will form the basis of any electric architecture in the future. 200 km on a single charge. The VW I.D.

Connect 150

Connect Connected Transportation Maintenance 150

Teslarati

MAY 10, 2022

Lucid Group ( NASDAQ: LCID ) announced its initial launch plans for the European market today, which will be marked by the forthcoming availability of two configurations of the automaker’s Air Dream Edition sedan. “The company’s first offering, Lucid Air Dream Edition, delivers 0-100 km acceleration in 2.7 Dream Edition P.

Europe 82

Europe Switzerland Norway Netherlands 82

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Volkswagen marked its serious entry into the battery-electric vehicle market with the introduction in Frankfurt of its first two series production EVs: the e-up! Martin Winterkorn said that the group has set its sights on global market leadership in electric mobility. “ in Frankfurt. Click to enlarge. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.)

Electric Vehicles 337

Electric Vehicles Batteries Battery Vehicles 337

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

AVL, headquartered in Graz, Austria, and transmission specialist GIF, headquartered in Alsdorf, Germany, have signed a global cooperation agreement covering powertrain and transmission development for passenger cars and light trucks as well as test bed technology.

Austria 150

Austria Germany Light Engine 150

EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura.

Kia 52

Kia Honda Memphis Georgia 52