Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Added to this is the High Performance Battery we developed, which boasts twice the power density of conventional drive batteries and, like many other components, is inspired by technology from Formula 1.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

JIP efforts will include developing new test cycles for batteries employed in grid applications, estimating the life span of batteries and their potential for failure, and reducing likelihood of battery fires. One of the central questions is how long it takes for a battery to degrade. —Jayant Sarlashkar.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A team led by Southwest Research Institute has applied connectivity and automation to achieve a 20% improvement in efficiency on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Vehicle connectivity and automation are already being used to effectively improve vehicle safety and driver convenience. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Hyundai revealed pricing, packaging and a 58kWh battery pack option for its coming IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Customers can select from two battery pack options—either 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh battery pack starts at $43,650. Bluelink connected car system with remote charge access.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 8, 2021

Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India. Forsee Power a European multinational producer of smart lithium-ion electric vehicle battery systems that had entered the Indian market in 2020 has started its production work for a series of EV batteries for electric two and three-wheelers at its Pune plant.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2020

ABB will supply high voltage-capable chargers for the Volvo LIGHTS project. ABB’s charging systems can charge any electric vehicle (EV) battery at up to 920 VDC, enabling faster charge times and greater commercial fleet utilization for this project. These connectivity features seamlessly integrate with Greenlots SKY Platform.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2019

Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” in Europe. From July, Audi will network new models with the traffic lights in Ingolstadt/Germany; further European cities will follow from 2020 onwards. With the Traffic Light Information function, drivers are more in control.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The multi-year Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) project ( earlier post ), which aims to transform the way we transport goods, puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy and improve public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. To support its joint ventures, Ford is direct-sourcing battery cell raw materials as well.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2022

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) and Stanford University have made the first clear, detailed images of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in the wet environment of a working Li-ion battery by using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM). —Zhang et al.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This strategic partnership is the beginning of a long-term collaboration involving the co-design, co-development, production, marketing, and sales of integrated fuel cell-battery solutions. The parties will jointly develop the EMS to optimize the hybrid fuel cell and battery system architecture.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Daimler AG is expanding its global battery production network and is paving the way for the creation of a cross-divisional electro initiative. Accumotive was founded in 2009 is producing lithium ion-batteries for Mercedes-Benz and smart brand vehicles. The second battery factory in Kamenz has been designed as a CO 2 -neutral factory.

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2022

Tesla is already delivering Model Ys from Gigafactory Texas that are equipped with the company’s 4680 structural battery packs. A preliminary teardown of the innovative battery system has now been shared online, and it suggests that Tesla’s next-generation vehicles will indeed be quite remarkable.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2020

Groupe Renault is setting a new strategy for China, based on Electric Vehicles (EV) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). Renault and Dongfeng will also engage in innovative cooperation in the field of intelligent connected vehicles. EV sales are expected to reach 25% of the Chinese market by 2030. Chinese ICE passenger car market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

Ah battery allows a range of up to 40 kilometers. Turning the twist grip forward activates the kinetic recuperation system for braking and recharges the battery at the same time. An additional feature is the connectivity with the Micro App.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In Europe, Nissan revealed the next-generation compact Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), the Townstar. Building on the success of the Nissan e-NV200 electric LCV, the fully electric version of the all-new Townstar features an enhanced 44 kWh battery, advanced technology and low running costs.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

.& & Busted hoopties often have dead batteries, making the modern booster pack something of a must-have around these parts. Besides, that other car probably has a dead battery, too. & & Of course, one needn’t lug around a heavy battery pack these days, not with the myriad of compact 12V jump starter units on the market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach. Toyota said that this approach aims to express what’s special about battery-electric vehicles while also offering fun to drive, exhilarating performance.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In recognition of the miletone, BMW used a light installation to transform its Group headquarters—the world-famous “Four-Cylinder” in the north of Munich—on the evening of 18 December 2017 into a battery. This 99-meter-high signal is lighting the way into the era of electro-mobility. We deliver on our promises.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. The Battery module contains 21 Saft 6T Li-ion cells connected in a 3P-7S configuration and one Power Control Module.

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Push EVs

JUNE 23, 2022

CATL released more details on its new module-less battery packs called Qilin, which are expected to be mass produced and come on the market in 2023. In 2019, CATL launched the world’s first module-less battery pack CTP, taking the lead in achieving a volume utilization efficiency of over 50%. First, let’s see the press release.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

The US market will launch the 170" wheelbase cargo version with a high-roof configuration carrying a 113 kWh battery. The lithium/iron phosphate technology eliminates the use of any cobalt or nickel and is suited for light commercial vehicles due to durability. 10% to 80% in just over 40 minutes.

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Electrek

APRIL 2, 2022

Once employed, the system would see connected streetlights and traffic lights in smart cities tied into the brand’s swappable EV battery stations. The post KYMCO’s Ionex swappable EV batteries to share power between electric motorcycles and streetlights appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick (UK) have developed a method to assess the maximum current for commercial 18650 Li-ion batteries, using novel instrumentation methods enabling in operando measurements. times higher than the manufacturer-stated maximum. Amietszajew et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2018

US-based Li-ion battery manufacturer XALT Energy’s XPAND Battery system has been certified as acceptable for installation on all marine vessels classified by DNV GL. The certification includes XALT Energy’s XMP71P-based systems, including XALT’s Battery Management System (BMS). XRS XPAND Battery Rack System.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a novel strategy to improve the efficiency and performance of non-aqueous lithium-oxygen (Li-air) batteries. O 2 batteries are based on the oxidation of lithium at the (lithium) metal electrode and reduction of oxygen at the air electrode to induce current flow. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a robust, multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Underneath the carbon-fiber monocoque of Essentia is a high-density battery pack and multiple electric motors.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2017

the BMW Group opened a new “High-Voltage Battery Center” in Shenyang, China. The battery factory will supply the nearby Dadong plant, which is operated by the BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture and will produce the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid for the local market. Battery cells packaged in a module. Click to enlarge.

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EV Connect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s why EV Connect offers the best solution to lock in the full cost and time savings. What Makes EV Connect the Ideal Partner? Since 2009, EV Connect has been at the forefront of meeting the nation’s fast-evolving demand for charging stations.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For companies that invest in EV charging, deploying battery storage can reduce power demand charges. Often known as the connection fee. How Battery Energy Storage Reduces Demand Charges? The load profile includes all electrical loads, such as lighting, air conditioning, etc. So do you know what a demand charge is?

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the rapidly advancing world of technology, batteries play a crucial role in powering our devices and ensuring seamless functionality. However, not all batteries are created equal, and understanding their performance is paramount. Voltage Analysis: Voltage is a critical factor in determining a battery’s performance.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging locations that will more than double the number of Fast Chargers publicly available in Seattle. million investment by the BMW Group.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty short-radius distribution—its first series-produced electric truck. The battery of the eActros series-production model is equipped with either three or four battery packs, each with an energy capacity of around 105 kWh.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It's being marketed as the " Tesla Energy Plan ," and is available to any individual household in this region of 24 million people that has a solar panel system, a grid connection—and a Tesla powerwall, the Palo Alto firm's gigafactory-made 13.5 kWh battery wall unit. For bigger national grids it gets more complicated.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

A Tesla Megapack-powered project being developed by Neoen at Queensland Green Power Hub has been given the green light for construction. This marks Neoen’s fourth big battery system in Australia and will bring Neoen’s total battery capacity in operation or under construction around the world to over 6 GW.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Arrival Bus takes advantage of Arrival’s software ecosystem, enabling full connectivity, digital customization, and deep access to vehicle behavior and data. The vehicle can be tailored to meet local cities’ needs with its modular design, which enables configuration of length, range, battery, and passenger capacity.

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