Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified a maximum all-electric range (AER) of 310 miles for the 2022 Kia EV6 when equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. The all-electric range (AER) for the entire EV6 lineup was announced ahead of the EV6 going on sale in the first quarter of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

With a focus on its mission of sustainability for its residents, the City of Porterville, California is putting 12 electric micro-transit vans into service. The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors. They have 86 kWh of battery capacity with a range of 120 miles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Renault Trucks is broadening its all-electric lineup. There is a now wider choice of batteries for medium-duty electric vehicles: the Renault Trucks D and D Wide Z.E can now accommodate 66 kWh battery packs. to 26 tonnes GVW with an operating range of up to 400 km (249 miles). now feature 66 kWh batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2018

Stena Line, one of Europe’s leading ferry companies with 38 vessels and 21 routes in Northern Europe, is introducing battery power to its operations. Stena recently signed with Callenberg Technology Group for 1 MWh of batteries which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hyundai Motor America announced pricing, packaging and a 53-kWh battery pack option for the IONIQ 6 electric vehicle. Customers can select from two battery pack options, either 53 kWh or 77.4 kWh, and two motor layouts, either a rear motor only or both front and rear motors for all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Chevrolet revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV. The Blazer EV offers multiple distinct trims, multiple range options—including an available GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles on a full charge—and available front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Large, intuitive 17.7-inch-diagonal

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2021

NFI Group subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has unveiled the new zero-emission, battery-electric J4500 CHARGE coach. The 544 kWh pack uses XALT cells and supports a charge rate of 150 kW. The J4500 CHARGE features brighter, more spacious interiors with industry-leading legroom.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2023

Munro Vehicles , a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has revealed its second model, the Mk_1 Pick-Up. A 220kW electric motor and a choice of Utility and Range variants are also offered. Replenishing the 82.4kWh battery from 15 to 80% using a 100kW DC charger takes 36 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. kWh lithium-ion battery that drives a 90-kW electric motor on the rear axle with 184 lb.-ft.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2022

Lightning eMotors has been named as the powertrain provider for an all-electric motorhome concept—the e-RV—under development by Winnebago Industries’ Advanced Technology Group (ATG). The electric powertrain system for the e-RV was developed, integrated, and installed by Lightning eMotors.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo Cars launched the battery-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; based on the CMA vehicle platform it is the first Volvo model designed as pure electric only. Following the introduction of the XC40 Recharge and now the C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars will roll out several additional electric models in coming years.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has expanded its partnership with Forest River ( earlier post ) to offer a factory-certified all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans. —Forest River Bus president David Wright.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

Standard features on the 3X Pickup trim include: 22-inch wheels and 35-inch All-Terrain tires 4-Wheel Steer with CrabWalk diagonal drive capability Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Extract Mode Watts to Freedom launch experience 0-60 mph in approximately 3.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. seconds for FWD and 6.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. liter TwinPower Turbo V8 with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. Earlier post.) Three models are available at launch, including the i7 EV. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With electrified plug-in hybrid versions already available, two new PEUGEOT 308 silhouettes—the sedan and wagon SW—will be available in a 100% electric version from 2023. PEUGEOT will be the first European manufacturer to offer a 100% electric wagon. The battery is also new generation. kWh/100 km.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2022

In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV ( earlier post ) later this year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

LG Innotek has developed a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improves battery performance. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. Removing the dozens of cables and connectors required for a BMS reduces both the weight and volume of a battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2021

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group, unveiled its new battery-electric commuter coach, the D45 CRT LE CHARGE, and also launched its new D series of coaches. The D45 CRT LE CHARGE is NFI’s fourth EV introduced in 2021, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Chevrolet introduced the 2024 Silverado EV—the reimagining of the brand’s best-selling nameplate—offering: Expected GM-estimated 400-mile range on a full charge offered on Work Truck (WT) and RST. Standard DC fast charging (up to 350kW) on WT and RST. Silverado EV RST.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2023

The Lightning ZEV3 Transit passenger van is available in battery-electric versions offering 140-mile and 200-mile ranges. Charging is simple and quick, with both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge supported. Lightning ZEV3 powertrain with three battery packs (shown in green).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

In Los Angeles, Ford unveiled the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 kWh battery) options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. In extended-range all-wheel-drive configurations, Mach-E is targeting 332 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Fluid Truck has ordered 40 additional electric delivery trucks from Lightning eMotors for its New York City fleet. These vehicles will be utilized by XPO Logistics and NAL Group in their support of IKEA Retail US last-mile delivery efforts. The electric trucks will service all five boroughs, IKEA said.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, announced a $45-million order for its zero-emission powertrain systems from Faribault, Minnesota-based motorcoach supplier ABC Companies. The T2145e electric motor coach undergoing final testing in Colorado. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Proterra and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) announced a collaboration to develop the MT50e, a new all-electric delivery truck chassis. Built on FCCC’s MT platform, the MT50e will feature a Proterra battery system with 226 kWh of energy capacity and an all-electric drive system.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. The gross capacity of the high-voltage battery is now 17.9 kWh, which boosts the electric range by up to 30%. This strategy also provides a way of ensuring that full recuperation power is available at all times. kWh rather than 14.1

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning owners receive 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging through FordPass Rewards at Electrify America ultra-fast charging stations to kick-start their electric vehicle experience with Ford. This included charging benefit is available solely to F-150 Lightning retail customers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

As part of the UK’s Royal Mail’s continued drive to reduce emissions associated with its operations, it has converted the last-mile fleet of a Bristol Delivery Office to be 100% electric. Six electric charging posts have also been installed on the site as part of the transformation.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

4 electric SUV offers an EPA-estimated range of 280 miles—an increase of 20 miles from the 2021 model. 4 Pro S rear-wheel-drive received an EPA-estimated range of 268 miles, while AWD Pro was rated at an EPA-estimated 251 miles of range and the AWD Pro S was rated at an EPA-estimated 245 miles of range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2023

US-based battery swapping company Ample ( earlier post ) is partnering with Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver Mitsubishi Fuso electric trucks powered by Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping technology. The initial deployment will leverage Mitsubishi Fuso’s latest all-electric FUSO eCanter starting this winter in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

Lexus’ first full electric vehicle, the UX 300E, unveiled in China in November 2019, will offer a 10-year (or 1 million kilometer / 621,000 mile) battery warranty. kWh battery pack which supports 400 km (249 miles) of range in the NEDC cycle, corresponding to more than 300 km (186 miles) target range in the WLTP cycle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) unveiled the series production of the all new, fully electric Freightliner eM2 for urban delivery applications. Built on the best-selling Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform, the Class 6/7 eM2 expands electric transportation to the medium-duty segment.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cadillac unveiled the all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ. A 24-module Ultium battery (NCMA cathode, blended graphite anode) serves as the foundation of the Escalade IQ, producing more than 200 kWh of available energy. The Escalade IQ uses its Ultium battery pack as part of its fundamental body structure.

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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. Once the battery’s internal temperature is 60 ?C,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand throughout the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles. The new $2.6-million

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Teslarati

JUNE 29, 2023

A recent report has emerged suggesting that Tesla is currently examining the potential of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery technology. Israeli battery startup StoreDot has garnered a reputation as a producer of electric vehicle batteries that are capable of charging at very rapid speeds.

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