Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Ricardo, in collaboration with its partners in the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) ( earlier post ), is developing a new electric vehicle (EV) technology platform to demonstrate technologies capable of delivering acceptable performance across all vehicle market segments.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. With about twice the range added during 240V Level 2 charging sessions, the 2019 Volt’s 7.2 —Jesse Ortega, chief engineer, Chevrolet Electric Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Efficient Drivetrains has delivered the first of six plug-in-hybrid electric armored vehicles to Sectran Security. The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. By 2030, it plans to become a fully electric car company.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty' —Michael D.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. As we move into 2023 , there are several new electric car models that are expected to hit the Indian market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Greenhouse Gases: Tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions in grams per mile and a slider bar comparing the vehicle’s CO 2 emissions to those of all other vehicles. Click to enlarge. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. In addition, the car will qualify for a free local Shanghai license plate exclusively for electric vehicles. The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74)

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The world’s first-to-market electric pickup truck, it turns out, isn’t from Ford, General Motors, or a late-to-market Tesla Cybertruck. Rivian, despite a near-$100 billion market cap, has miles and years to go to become “the next Tesla,” the unfortunate albatross that gets hung from the neck of many electric vehicle newbies.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2014

The successful first public flight of the electric E-Fan experimental aircraft took place during the E-Aircraft Day in Bordeaux. The Airbus Group’s electric E-Fan experimental aircraft made its first public test flight at E-Aircraft Day in Bordeaux, France. will be a fully electric training aircraft powered only by batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

Energy sources, paths, storage media, and propulsion systems available or in development. FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) : A 2.4L

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

In the segment of the study presented, the Argonne team modeled four PHEV configurations: an input power split with a fixed ratio between the electric machine and the transmission (e.g., Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Components.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

A Proterra 40-foot Catalyst XR (extended range) electric bus drove 258 miles (415 miles) on a single charge under test conditions at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds (LPG). Proterra offers both extended-range (XR) and fast-charge (FC) versions of its electric bus, using different battery technologies.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan during the EX30 reveal (source: Volvo) An affordable EV for everyone The brand’s leader confirmed orders for the electric C40 and new EX30 are strong, even in the US. The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Volvo reached its highest-ever share of electrified vehicles as its new fully electric EX30 boosted EV sales in February. Although overall sales slid 2% last month, Volvo’s fully electric vehicle sales were up 14%, reaching a new record share. Fully electric cars also set a new record. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Range anxiety. For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

GM is producing 2 vehicles a day with the goal of having a total of 76 vehicles available by the end of the summer; these vehicles will be used for validation testing ranging from fit and finish reviews, to durability testing to eventual crash testing. Direct injection will be available on 13 models in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In India, there has been a notable rise in the sales of electric scooters, presenting a greener, economically viable, and efficient mode of transportation. The Ola S1 Pro stands out as a highly anticipated and coveted electric scooter, garnering attention for its impressive features and advantages. Peak power 8.5

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. Phil Bredesen spent part of Earth Day last week test-driving a Nissan prototype all-electric vehicle at the automakers U.S. Coming to public in 12 Nissans first electric car is to go into corporate and government fleets beginning in late 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. A power assist function is available from the battery pack whenever the system needs additional energy.

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EVolution

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Many electric cars are simply not being introduced to our countries due to perceived limited appeal and demand. The sister vehicle to the Porsche Taycan, the Audi RS e-Tron GT is the first Audi RS model to go fully-electric, beating rivals BMW M and Mercedes-AMG to market with emissions-free motoring. And you’d be absolutely correct.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This is a list and definitions of all the terms related to electric vehicles. A complete electric vehicle glossary would be helpful to know the important words related to the electric vehicle. This Electric Cars Glossary contains the key terms that everyone should know about electric cars. It’s easy!

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Vehicles powered solely by electricity accounted for just 3.1 percent of all vehicle sales in 2022 – although in 2023 the numbers are already growing. Price: From $69,300 plus on-road costs Where you may be eligible for an EV rebate on a Tesla Model Y: None available, but other EV incentives are available 3.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2012

Ford’s all-new Focus Electric has been certified by the EPA to offer 105 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) combined, with 110 MPGe city and 99 MPGe on the highway. These ratings rank the the Focus Electric as the most fuel-efficient five-passenger vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. Put another way, drivers of the first gen Volt drive electric about 80% of the time, said Andrew Farah, chief vehicle engineer for both generations of the Volt. Available illuminated charge port.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Cutaway of the Chevrolet Spark all-electric vehicle. Chevrolet announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car—the Spark EV. GM will announce details on specific markets, range, quantities and pricing announced later. Click to enlarge. Chevrolet EN-V concept. Next-gen EN-V.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

How the current tax credit works for used EVs In a perfect world for consumers, any and all used EV purchases would qualify for tax credits from the US government, but that’s unfortunately not the case. It’s important to note that this is not the end all, be all list of used EVs that qualify for tax credits in the US.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

consortium ( earlier post ) are showcasing their new lightweight urban electric vehicle at eCarTec in Munich. year project was funded under the priority program “Key Technologies for Electric Mobility - STROM” of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) with a total budget of €10.8 The electric motor in Visio.M

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) About Dr. Frank.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

F-150 from the electric Ford PRO F-150 Lightning. front trunk (“frunk”), while concealed beneath is the new skateboard frame with its dual electric motors (one for each axle) and a big 98 kWh standard (and 131 kWh extended range) battery pack. From the outside, there is little to tell a basic Ford XL ICE.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Fiat unveiled the 2013 Fiat 500e battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With its e-Drive, the 500e offers more than 80 miles of estimated range, with city driving range typically greater than 100 miles. Isn’t ugliness the worst pollution of all? 2013 Fiat 500e. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads.

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