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. Three in four drivers even say that “EVs are the future of driving (74%).”

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

In its place, Audi will now be focusing on EV sales and development. Besides the aforementioned sales slump, domestic brands like BYD have come to dominate the PHEV segment in China , many of whom can offer customers a premium vehicle for a lower price tag. Audi’s move is certainly not out of the blue.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. & While the EU does tend to lump plug-in hybrids into EV sales tabulations, the region is still outpacing the United States and Canada in terms of both PHEV and BEV volumes. .&

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

Rory Harvey, General Motors' incoming president for North America, has stated that the Silverado EV Work Truck (WT) will have an EPA-estimated 450 miles of range 450 miles on a full charge. However, the manufacturer claims that the towing Max Towing Package will upgrade the capacity to up to 20,000 pounds in 2025.

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Silverado Chevrolet Miles Range 82

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2010

Panasonic Energy Company President Naoto Noguchi presented Tesla Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel with the first production Lithium-ion cells manufactured at the new facility during a recent visit. Tesla has already delivered more than 1,000 Roadsters to customers in North America and Europe. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

the parent company of advanced battery manufacturer EnerDel. In January, THINK North America announced a new manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana, and recently completed the initial phase of due diligence for a low-cost, long-term loan with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to help fund the North American expansion.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2023

News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts 6 Exotic EVs Announced at Monterey Car Week Another winged flyer-the Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Electric cars to this point have pretty much been designed to replace the daily drivers we all use—everyday sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. The Eletre S (603 hp/524 lb.-ft.

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Concept Pininfarina All-Electric Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Trip mapping function in Coulomb’s iPhone EV charging station locator app. Nissan has indicated that their Leaf electric vehicles will be able to email their owners when the vehicles are fully charged, and many electric vehicle manufacturers are expected to incorporate charging station location services into EV navigation systems.

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Plug in America

JANUARY 13, 2022

These highly-anticipated EVs have recently made their debut and are now available to consumers. From a truck that can handle any terrain to a luxury car with more than 500 miles of electric range, read more about these stunning new EVs, sorted by the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. . Starting at $33,470.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. The latest generation drive system from THINK—the G4 EV Drive Controller, is now in full-scale scale production in Europe and ready to be commercialized.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

CALSTART will be supporting the 1 st French American EV Technology Forum and One-on-One Meetings to be held in Long Beach, California on 8 December. The morning forum includes speakers from PSA Peugeot-Citroën; Nissan North America; Michelin; Johnson Controls-Saft; Dow Kokam; CEA; INRETS; IFP Nouvelles; and French automotive clusters.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Toyoda positioned EVs for short-distance travel and fuel cell cars for longer ranges. Toyota is also seeking to reduce the cost of fuel-cell system specific materials, through cooperation with materials manufacturers. Cover area of EVs, Plug-in Hybrids, and Fuel-Cell Vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Source: Toyota.

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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. The charging network is expected to be operational by 1 December 2010 to support the variety of new EVs entering the roadways. Better Place.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

have agreed to work together to develop, manufacture and sell SAE J1772-compliant, UL-listed charging systems for all-electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The focus groups were comprised of current hybrid vehicle owners interested in purchasing an EV or PHEV as their next vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2009

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, an estimated $8 million to support the deployment of charge infrastructure and electric vehicles (EVs) in the San Diego region that is part of eTec’s project awarded $99.8 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The Fiat 500EV powertrain comprises three main systems; high power electric powertrain module, advanced lithium-ion battery, and an EV control unit to manage power flows. Beginning in 2012, Chrysler Group will manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

We understand electric vehicle technology as well as anyone ,” Ito said, referencing the development of the EV Plus electric vehicle in the 1990s and its leasing to individual customers in California. His career at Honda has included being appointed Executive Vice President, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. President Ito.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

Axion will still retain the limited ability to market its PbC battery to one other lead-acid battery manufacturer under an existing agreement, and Axion will be able to sell all its products to current customers and into certain large potential markets on which they have chosen to concentrate. Tags: Batteries. Earlier post.).

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Lead Acid Supplies Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2009

Earlier in June, EIG achieved ISO/TS16949 certification for its design, development and production processes—the first Korean large format Li-ion manufacturer to receive the certification. We look forward to duplicating and scaling the proven and certified EIG processes in our planned US based manufacturing plant. Burke, Andrew F.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2009

The converted EV. Electric vehicle manufacturer Think Global and Ener1, one of its battery partners, are supplying a fully integrated electric drivetrain powered by a lithium-ion battery system to Japan Post for the conversion of delivery vehicles as part of a comprehensive road-testing program. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We’ll try to keep this up-to-date as the EV market continues to evolve. The hard numbers for the Top 10 EV sellers for the first eight months of 2021 are as follows: Tesla Model Y 105,445. VW’s ID4 is the first of a wave of EVs. Ford has had little to show in the EV market some some time. Tesla Model 3 80,681.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It was the early 2010s and almost no one outside of Zero Motorcycles was putting real thought into electric motorcycles – least of which the legacy motorcycle manufacturers. It also carried an equally high price tag of nearly $30k. To be fair, I made things even more complicated because I don’t live in North America.

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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. Bus manufacturers Volvo and Proterra are also participating.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 19, 2010

In 2001 I began driving an electric car, obtaining the last of the ZEV mandate-required EVs. As I got turned on to the benefits and technological readiness of electric cars, the writing was on the wall and EVs began to disappear from California's roads. The notion of the plug-in hybrid revived the hope of plugging in. I was thrilled.

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Plug in America

MAY 8, 2024

We asked EV drivers across the country and our staff for their best tips to compile this comprehensive resource for first-time EV road-trippers and those interested in learning how the experience differs from gasoline-powered cars. It is a robust tool that every EV driver should have in their arsenal, especially since it is free.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

America’s electric vehicle (EV) industry seems to have hit a rough patch of pavement in recent months. The company in March announced multiple price increases including its most affordable electric car, the Model 3 RWD—once touted at $35K—now has an eye-popping price tag of $46,990. That’s what we have to solve.”.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 12, 2010

BMW will partner with composites expert SGL Group to construct a new plant in Moses Lake, Washington, that will manufacture lightweight carbon-fiber materials for auto industry applications. Why put the plant in North America, you might ask? To test components and gain real-world experience with EVs, BMW has produced two electric cars.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

A couple weeks ago, I read about the Rocky Mountain Institute’s gathering of EV interests in Portland for “Smart Garage.&# Three years ago, my entreaties to RMI to help out with the EV movement were met with slightly better than indifference since they were hell-bent to make the Hypercar work with a fuel cell power plant.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

advocacy group Plug In America.&#. “There is undoubtedly going to be a backlog, where demand exceeds production for the next few years, due to the trepidation of the automakers that the electric car is not something consumers want,&# says Marc Geller, cofounder of the advocacy group Plug In America. . “There is.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 2, 2007

Rainforest Action Network (RAN) held a rally in Sacramento Thursday outside the lobbying offices of the Association of Automobile Manufacturers to protest their continuing lawsuit against California's greenhouse gas legislation. And I was there representing Plug In America. The auto manufacturers have sued to stop progress before.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

CARB was scammed when the EV-1s were destroyed after a few years. Join Plug In America's call on CARB to close the loophole that allows full credit for part-time electric cars here. As with the RAV4 EV, this isn’t the best platform for an EV – it’s too heavy and could be more aerodynamic. It's the rules that stink.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 per cent of Tesla Motors Inc, the American electric sports car manufacturer. Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe, and as such Daimler’s investment will see the company furthering its development of battery-run cars.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 14, 2007

Usually devoted to crass boosterism of America's largest manufacturing industry, these articles still contain a lot of that. Tags: LS 600h L chris paine electric car plug-in hybrid chevy volt lexus toyota arnold schwarzenegger hindenberg hydrogen. Especially as displayed in Adam B. Just because they say so.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2024

Due to its nature of being a small EV, one would assume the all-electric Milano Elettrica would likewise be better suited for city driving. Since manufacturers seem incapable of just building normal cars these days, the manufacturer plans on offering a limited Milano Speciale launch edition for Europe once production begins.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Throw in the on-going global financial crisis and it’s no surprise that some members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) had considered scrapping this year’s Tokyo Motor Show altogether. Keep your eyes peeled too for the Honda EV-N and Honda Skydeck concepts.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. The full parallel drive system in the Sonata Hybrid uses the power from the electric motor more efficiently, Hyundai says, to directly control the vehicle, allowing it to be operated at much higher speeds than the competition in EV-only mode. Tags: Hybrids. Theta II 2.4-liter

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