Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips.

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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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EV Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Spanish performance brand Cupra has revealed its all-new 2024 Cupra Born VZ that it has created to be its new flagship performance EV. To ensure the Born VZ remains at the top of the electric hot hatch for the way it drives, engineers have developed a bespoke chassis dubbed the DCC Sport suspension pack. 2025 Cupra Born VZ.

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Teslarati

JULY 22, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is going all-electric starting in 2025, with plans to launch three electric-only architectures that year and install over 200 Gigawatt hours of battery cell capacity across eight factories. However, any newly launched architectures will be electric-only starting in 2025, the company said. kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Cummins and Kalmar will together offer battery-electric terminal tractors globally. Cummins designed the PowerDrive 8000 for the terminal tractor segment to better meet the necessary duty-cycle and power requirements for the distribution and port environments. There are two battery capacities to choose from, 152 or 182 kWh.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

BMW is launching its first all-electric luxury wagon, the i5 Touring, with up to 348 miles (560 km) WLTP range. It’s now more sporty, has new features, and is available in an all-electric form for the first time. The first electric BMW 5-series models arrived at US dealerships in October.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

Rolls-Royce is developing turbogenerator technology—including a new small engine—designed for hybrid-electric aviation applications. Rolls-Royce will be the leading provider of all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for Advanced Air Mobility and will scale this technology over time to larger platforms.

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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

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 29, 2023

Ford is all-in on EVs, but The Blue Oval is finding that there are still plenty of buyers wanting fuel-efficient gas vehicles. That’s why CEO Jim Farley announced that his company would come up with a range of new hybrid models over the next few years as it continues its march toward electrification.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Preliminary specifications announced today include: 75 MPGe fuel efficiency in all-electric operation. Automatic braking.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

RAM has detailed its all-new Ramcharger hybrid tech that it will introduce on the RAM 150, promising it will eliminate any range anxiety amongst those electrifying their pickup trucks for the first time. Those figures mean it is more powerful than the incoming battery-powered RAM 1500 REV, which generates 488kW and 800Nm.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2022

With a cumulative power of 225 bhp, a torque of 360 N·m and the discreet approach capability during patrols in electric mode, the Gendarmerie’s 3008 Hybrids are an important development for intervention vehicles. WLTP electric range: up to 56 km. Battery power: 90 kW. Battery capacity: 13.2

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2022

By the end of this decade, Daimler Buses intends to offer all-electric coaches with its Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. City buses with an all-electric drive, such as the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, are now a familiar sight on the streets of many German and European cities. Electrically powered coaches are a different story.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

The range of current battery-powered Class-6 UPS delivery vans is only sufficient for a limited percentage of routes, and often not for the majority of routes in any delivery area. This percentage can be further reduced if the delivery locations face unexpected heavier loads, hilly terrain or colder temperatures.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Taking the Worry Out of Electric Driving All Year. Electric vehicles have been around since the 1800s , but it’s only recently that we’ve seen significant improvements to EV batteries and the nation’s charging infrastructure. Some owners worry about their vehicle’s range. Basic Tips for Spring and Fall.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Similar to the EQS SUV, all models will be offered in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle Trims for the US market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Three battery packs provide an installed total capacity of more than 600 kWh. Two electric motors, as part of a new e-axle, generate a continuous output of 400 kW and a peak output of over 600 kW. This will offer customers numerous other possible use cases in fully electric transport. That means 1.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

One bestseller for the company in this area is the electric A/C compressor, for which Mahle has already secured numerous series orders in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Most recently, MAHLE introduced the most powerful e-compressor currently available on the market with a peak power of 18 kW.

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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.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Hyundai Auto Canada announced pricing for its all-new 2024 Kona Electric. This battery-powered variant of the new generation Kona will have a starting price of $46,399, while the fully-equipped Ultimate trim will start at $51,199.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation launched its all-new Aqua. The all-new Aqua is approximately 20% more fuel efficient (WLTC) than the previous generation; it combines outstanding fuel efficiency of 35.8 Bipolar nickel-hydrogen batteries. Comfort Pedal The all-new Aqua is the first Toyota model to feature the Comfort Pedal.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

has received Letters of Intent from fleets totaling 2,150 of the Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric pickup trucks. The Letters of Intent have come from Duke Energy, Portland General Electric, the City of Orlando, Southern California Public Power Authority, Clean Fuels Ohio and one other utility. Workhorse Group Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) focused on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. FedEx plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. FedEx Corp. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2018

The first Mercedes-Benz battery-electric eCitaro bus ( earlier post ) will be delivered at the end of the year and will go into practical operations in the context of a customer-oriented driving test. Series production of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro with all-electric drive will then begin at the end of the year at the Mannheim bus plant.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This milestone on the road to commercial zero-emission flight is part of the HyFlyer project , a sequential R&D program supported by the UK Government and follows the UK’s first commercial-scale battery-electric flight, conducted in the same aircraft in June.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

(WKHS), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery-electric vehicles, received a Letter of Intent from Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks. The W-15 electric pickup trucks demonstrate SCPPA’s continuing commitment to a green, sustainable fleet.

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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. 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.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Company outlined an ambitious vehicle electrification strategy for the China market, confirming two new electrified vehicles for China and a broad range of electrified vehicles by 2025. The Mondeo Energi, to be launched in early 2018, will be the first plug-in hybrid to be manufactured by the Changan Ford JV.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Light duty vehicles—passenger and small commercial vehicles—account for 58% of transportation GHG emissions, and battery-powered electric vehicles have emerged as a lower-emissions solution for many applications. Maritime: Enable the electrification of all vessels that operate exclusively in US territorial waters.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 16, 2024

Will all-solid-state batteries be a “game-changer for EVs?” The automaker is accelerating all-solid-state EV battery development, hoping to make its electric models more competitive. Under its Ambition 2030 strategy, Nissan plans to launch solid-state battery-powered EVs by early 2029.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2022

Dan Kanninen, an electric vehicle driver and former White House liaison at the Environmental Protection Agency, recently shared his personal experience during the I-95 traffic catastrophe, which resulted in about 48 miles of the interstate being closed due to ice and snow.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

Workhorse Group has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to partner with Workhorse to help deploy 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks throughout the state of Ohio. Workhorse has also received Letters of Intent from Duke Energy, Portland General Electric, the City of Orlando, and Southern California Public Power Authority.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2023

The MHFC tug will use an electrical propulsion system with methanol fuel cells and batteries delivering a self-sustained tug with longer endurance and fewer operational constraints than a purely battery-powered vessel.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2020

The first electric school bus in Poland will carry children to classes in Godzianów near ?ód?. The purchase of the electric school bus was subsidized by NFO?iGW Solaris will supply the electric bus to the Municipality of Godzianów in October this year. All seats in the bus will feature safety belts.

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