Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge. liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan approved by CARB outlines Electrify America’s second $200-million investment in California. Electrify America is committed to investing $800 million in ZEV projects through four investment cycles over a 10-year period. Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. In the NX 200t, the available Dynamic Torque Control AWD system can instantly vary front and rear torque split between 50:50 and 100:0 for optimum traction and fuel economy. 2015 Lexus NX 300h. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Three models are available at launch, including the i7 EV. The fully variable drive system is intelligently connected with the system of powertrain and chassis control functions, whose extremely quick and precise responses help to sustain forward momentum even in adverse road and weather conditions. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

With a fully charged battery pack and a full tank of gas to recharge the battery when necessary, this advanced PHEV drivetrain can provide nearly two weeks (13 days) of emergency power to the average household. Connected Car Technology. Another important role for connected car technology is in the area of vehicle diagnostics.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. It works by using a cellular data connection to warm up or cool down a Sonata when it is out of sight of the owner. Solar roof system.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The seven global electrified vehicles announced include: An all-new fully electric small SUV, coming by 2020, engineered to deliver an estimated range of at least 300 miles, to be built at the Flat Rock plant and sold in North America, Europe and Asia. The hybrid vehicle will debut in 2021 and will be built at the Flat Rock plant.

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EV Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging network, considered to be the best charging infrastructure in the world, is joining forces with other major automakers, allowing them to adopt this revolutionary technology and make it available to their customers. Not anymore. What Makes the NACS So Great?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

introduced two services through the Nissan LEAF owners’ website and smartphone applications: one that precisely forecasts the LEAF’s remaining battery capacity when it arrives at a destination; and the other called “Minna no Syouhi Denryoku (Energy Usage Database)” (available in Japan and North America). Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

An additional belt-driven starter generator is connected to the engine which also operates at 48 V. It is connected via a voltage transformer to the 12 V on-board electric system which powers all the different electrical components in the vehicle, from headlights to seat adjusters. In this mode, the engine is used all the time.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

3 will not go on sale in North America. With its fast charging capability, at a charging output of 100 kW it is possible to recharge the ID.3 models will also be exclusively available with fully electric drive. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3 3 will be available with three battery sizes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey areas. Availability of the Focus Electric will expand in 2012 to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 26, 2007

G oogle proved it is serious about Plug Ins with its new Recharge IT initiative. By demonstrating new clean energy technologies and how they can be connected to the grid, we hope to spur demand and encourage car manufacturers to make these vehicles commercially available on a large scale on an urgent basis.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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Current EV

DECEMBER 22, 2019

This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will bring DC fast charging to alternative fuel corridors in all 50 states, connecting EV drivers in rural America to major cities. Blink Charging is working with AAA and other emergency roadside assistance companies to expand the availability of mobile EV charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

The new Pilot will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations and will feature a completely new Honda all-wheel-drive system. The new Pilot offers five USB ports, four that provide better recharging with 2.5-amp More details and specifications on the powertrain will come later.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Mitsubishi said that the Concept XR-PHEV crossover hints at its future design direction for production vehicles in North America and further reaffirms the automaker’s commitment to the US market. Connected car technology. Connected car technology. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

The MyFord Mobile technology allows Focus Electric owners in North America to stay connected, monitor and control their vehicle. Ford unveiled a new MyFord Mobile app being introduced exclusively with the all-new Ford Focus Electric. Receive information personalized to the driver, depending on which key the driver used.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Charging along the way We exclusively used the Electrify America charging network accessed through the FordPass app that maps routes and finds chargers, and the BlueOval Charge Network where new Mach-E owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging (a number we blasted past on this long trip).

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

The Benefits of a Comprehensive Solution A comprehensive charging network solution yields both technical and commercial benefits: Monetization : Improved charging network availability supports greater utilization and gross revenues, augmenting monetization. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

For the vehicle application, Hohm will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Microsoft Hohm is available today for free to all US residential energy consumers. We’re not ready to announce a vehicle solution yet.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. Rapid Recharge & Share, Dearborn.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

But, how is AI helping with EVs in the United States of America (and other countries)? In January 2021, Google introduced a then-new AI tool that helped drivers plan out routes based on the available public chargers between their starting points and their destinations. In many ways, actually. Charger Deployment. Trip Planning.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2010

—Jim Tetreault, Ford vice president, North America Manufacturing. Michigan Assembly’s energy storage system will be able to recharge from the grid during off-peak hours when energy is available at a lower cost. The stations will be used to recharge electric switcher trucks that transport parts between adjacent facilities.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Wireless Charging enables the customer the ability to have “transparent” recharging of plug-in electric vehicle—EV, combustion engine (IC) PHEV, fuel cell (FC) PHEV—through a seamless connection to the EVSE charger and automated charging process. —Jesse Schneider, Chair SAE J2954.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. Among those exhibiting were: Aerovironment. Leviton Mfg.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

The DQ400E will be the Group’s main near-term gearbox for all hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications that are transverse, noted Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America, at the SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium. This mode also provides for moderate recharging.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

It will be available both with front-wheel drive and with Lexus’ E-Four. A conventional system uses two pulleys, connected by a belt, that can change their radius seamlessly, and thus change the effective gear ratio, without any step effect. This permits more efficient energy recovery and recharging of the hybrid battery.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Evidence for Electrics Piles Up at ZEVTech Plug In America and the Electric Auto Association were well represented and well received at the California Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicle Technical Review in Sacramento. Chelsea Sexton and Paul Scott presented for Plug In America, making the case that plug-in cars are reliable and ready.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The electric Transit Connect. Ford Motor Company is unveiling the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect at the Chicago Auto Show; the small electric van will be in fleet operators’ hands later this year, according to the company. Electric Transit Connect. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) liter Duratec engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

Sales start early in 2014 in North America, expanding to global markets including China and Europe. The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5 Mountain mode allows ELR to sustain a sufficient state of charge so supplemental power is available from the battery if needed. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX. (By

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

The 3-way converter connects the battery, fuel cell and power electronics. All available sensor information is processed by the zFAS. It computes a complete model of the car’s surroundings in real time and makes this information available to the assistance systems and the piloted driving systems. 3-way power DC/DC converter.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The 2021 Cadillac XT5 comes in three models of Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport, all available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter Cadillac has converted the torque, from foot-pounds into Newton-meters (the torque measurement used in some countries around the world but not America, then rounded it up to an even number). Three Models.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

—Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. The Chrysler Portal concept uses an industry-accepted Combined Charge System (CCS) plug to connect to the next generation of 800V, 350-kilowatt DC charging stations. Millennials have become the largest demographic.

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