Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2023

Rolls-Royce announced its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats.

Hybrid 195

Hybrid Gas-Electric Extended Range Electric 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

New York 300

New York Hyundai Electric Electrical 300

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Hornet R/T offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range. An electric induction motor powers the rear axle; the 90-kW electric motor can deliver 184 lb-ft (250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm.

Dodge 259

Dodge PHEV Dodge Circuit Vehicles 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

To help electric vehicle batteries last longer, Bosch is developing new cloud services that supplement the individual vehicles’ battery-management systems. Bosch is connecting electric-vehicle batteries with the cloud. All battery-relevant data—e.g.

Batteries 252

Batteries Battery Recharge Fleet 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fuel economy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

PHEV 286

PHEV Japan Toyota Lithium Ion 286

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

A research team from Japan has recently developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate, which results in improved performance. However, they have never been applied to all-solid-state batteries. —Nagao et al.

Li-ion 536

Li-ion Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 536

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024. Image: Vigor.

Energy Storage 221

Energy Storage Hybrid Washington Energy 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. The 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a thoroughly upgraded version of the iconic B58 3-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter Earlier post.)

BMW 446

BMW Batteries Battery Electric 446

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2020

The first battery systems (including heating and cooling equipment, cables and underfloor box) are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2020, and all 40 systems are expected to be delivered by 2021. Based in Darmstadt, AKASOL has been engaged in the development of train batteries for more than ten years.

Hydrogen 322

Hydrogen Supplies Batteries Battery 322

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc.

Li-ion 150

Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

Infinity 225

Infinity Gasoline Power Powered 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) includes a High Technology Battery case that examines the potential impacts of significant breakthroughs in battery electric vehicle technology on the cost and price of all types of battery powered electric vehicles.

Batteries 240

Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Recharge 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

The car is powered by a Drive-E four-cylinder 2–liter gasoline engine, linked to rear-axle drive 50 kW electric motor, powered by an energy-optimized 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The S60L T6 Twin Engine also delivers a full 53 km (33 km) of all-electric range. Recharging time varies with amperage.

Volvo 150

Volvo PHEV Engine Motor 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEVUS) and Altec Industries Inc. have developed an all-electric utility truck with an aerial device. The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. Earlier post.).

All-Electric 150

All-Electric Electric Vehicles Kansas City Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2013

Rendering of the battery-electric car ferry. Siemens, together with the Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand, has developed a battery-electric car ferry, the miljøferge (environmental ferry) ZeroCat. The ship’s batteries will be recharged in the breaks between crossings, a procedure which only takes 10 minutes.

Electric Cars 313

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Recharge 313

Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Volvo ReCharge Concept makes its debut in a specially designed Volvo C30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Recharge 100

Recharge Volvo Plug-in Plug 100

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2012

An all-electric, battery-powered prototype demonstration bus under joint development by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The 40-foot “E-Bus” is based on New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit bus and is powered by a 120 kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack developed by MHI.

Canada 294

Canada Li-ion Lithium Ion Power 294

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Based in Berlin, Germany, it is open to all interested parties. Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

Standards 170

Standards Commercial Charging North America 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2015

kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine. This translates to a maximum driveline power output of approximately 230 hp when the electric motor and diesel engine are working simultaneously. The V60 D5 Twin Engine offers 50 km of all-electric range, and fuel consumption of 1.8

Volvo 150

Volvo Diesel Engine PHEV 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Subtopic 1B: Fuel Cell Recharging Systems for All-Electric Light- or Heavy-Duty Trucks. All-electric road vehicles, both heavy- and light-duty, offer an alternative to petroleum fuels and their associated emissions. all electric freight trucks at sea or air ports), the DOE suggests.

Commercial 236

Commercial Transportation Hydrogen Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Hyundai provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs for the US market. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs are produced in Ulsan, Korea and will arrive in the spring. 2022 Kona Electric. The Kona Electric has also been freshened with a new, sleeker front fascia design.

SUV 243

SUV Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Electric 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Researchers at Penn State, with a colleague from EC Power, have devised a new control strategy that can rapidly restore EV battery power and permit full regeneration while driving at temperatures as low as −40 °C. The strategy involves heating the battery internally during regenerative braking and rest periods of driving.

Batteries 186

Batteries Battery Li-ion Battery Powered 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As with the entry-level diesel engine, the electric drive in the eSprinter drives the front wheels with an output of 85 kW and a torque figure of up to 295 N·m. A flexible payload and battery concept allow adaptation to individual needs for practical use. Its maximum loading volume is 10.5

Mercedes 195

Mercedes Electric Electrical Conversion 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Ford also confirmed plans to bring an all-new fully electric small SUV to China within five years; the electric SUV will feature a range of up to 450 km (279 miles) and will also be marketed in North America and Europe. kWh battery. In addition, by 2020 Ford will start manufacturing electrified powertrains in China.

China 186

China Ford SUV Range 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. Battery power can also be used to provide a new Moving Stop & Start function.

Kia 150

Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). All figures from fueleconomy.gov.). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As

Minivan 150

Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Sion Power announced that its proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr 7 prototype High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft completing a southern hemisphere winter weather flight of more than 11 days duration controlled by satellite communications. Earlier post.).

Lithium Sulfur 274

Lithium Sulfur Power Powered Batteries 274

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Gasoline-Electric 268

Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

Hydrogen 259

Hydrogen Fuel Hybrid Li-ion 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

i-ELOOP (short for “intelligent Energy Loop”) uses a supercapacitor to store electricity recovered during deceleration to power the vehicle’s electrical systems, thereby improving fuel economy. A full capacitor charge is enough to run the vehicle’s electrical systems for a minute or so. Standard Power. High Power.

MPG 311

MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 311

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. The Trail’ster’s electric propulsion system draws energy from a 1.2

Kia 150

Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2014

The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future.

Lead Acid 304

Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion 304

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co.

Los Angeles 273

Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

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.

Fisker 277

Fisker 2007 Karma 2012 277

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. The most important sales markets of the new electric sports car are on these three continents. Less powerful variants of these all-wheel drive vehicles will follow this year.

Porsche 249

Porsche Cars Electric Electrical 249

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The concept behind V2G had gained traction in the late 1990s after California’s landmark zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) mandate went into effect and compelled automakers to commercialize electric cars. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

Grid 137

Grid Power Powered Vehicles 137

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) seconds (-0.7

Cayenne 150

Cayenne Porsche Hybrid 2019 150