Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The 170-page report also finds that while the combined global EV and plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) market share is expected to grow to about 1.5% The 170-page report also finds that while the combined global EV and plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) market share is expected to grow to about 1.5% Li-Ion batteries for strong hybrids are in short supply.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. Tags: Brief. PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models.

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PHEV Fleet Philadelphia Stimulus 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2010

Distribution of battery requirements for consumer-selected PHEV designs (shaded circles) compared to USABC, MIT and EPRI performance requirements. The present analysis explores both, with a particular emphasis on the latter—challenging untested assumptions regarding consumer valuation of PHEV capabilities. Source: Axsen et al.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Kim Adelman, PICC founder and president.

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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2009

Aymeric Rousseau, program manager at Argonne, presented a small slice of this wide study at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC) this week in Long Beach. Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack. L/100km (35.6

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) as the battery supplier for Azure’s Force Drive integration on the Ford Transit Connect Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). North American distribution for the battery electric Transit Connect van is targeted to begin in late 2010. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

The Prius was donated by the South Australian Government from their fleet, and has been fitted with a special battery pack and charging unit by founder Kim Adelman and chief technician Mike Dibble of California-based Plug In Conversion Corporation (PICC). Tags: Brief. Jack Rosebro.

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Prius Conversion Australia Nickel Metal Hydride 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

Portable Charge Coupler Cordset. 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). Portable Charge Coupler. kWh lithium-ion battery which provides a range of 90-120 miles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2009

PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. Battery chemistries that prioritize energy capacity over power density can equally satisfy both the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the EV battery segments, enabling vendors to offer products to multiple vendors for multiple models. Source: Pike Research.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Eaton Corporation Plug-in Plug 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications. When plugged in, the battery systems of these specially equipped plug-in hybrids can communicate directly with the electrical grid via smart meters provided by utility companies through wireless networking. Click to enlarge.

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Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. What is the most effective charging infrastructure for such vehicles?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2010

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The multi-year agreement provides that A123 is the selected battery system supplier for the Fisker Karma. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

PHEV battery pack in V70 demonstrator without damage after a full scale rear crash test. Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. V70 PHEV Demonstrators.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

Two recent studies explore different aspects of the use, potential impact and valuation of PHEVs. A paper by Derek Lemoine at UC Berkeley uses a real options framework to analyze the value to the consumer of PHEV battery capacity. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Axsen and Kurani. Axsen and Kurani.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. In the most recent study, the prototype battery was replaced with a production-model battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2009

The Swift PHEV. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid incorporating a propulsion motor, a battery, and an engine-powered generator. The Swift Plug-in offers a battery-powered range of about 20 km (12 miles). When the battery runs low, an engine of a kind usually used in minivehicles (i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Suzuki Plug-in Plug Motor 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

Fleet penetration of PHEV by 2020 in different scenarios. Annual sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the US could reach 2% – 3% with fleet penetration of around 1% by 2015, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Source: Sullivan et al.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

Swift PHEV. kWh Li-ion battery pack. Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 It can travel about 15 km (9 miles) on battery power.

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Suzuki Plug-in Dealers Plug 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The second stage will involve the purchase and retooling of the former GM plant to manufacture the Project NINA line of PHEVs, which is expected to begin rolling off the assembly line in late 2012.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The 403 hp (300 kW) prototype Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) attained a speed of 100 mph (161 km/h), but used no gasoline as it made its way around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Tags: Brief. Behind the wheel was Fisker Automotive co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

L/100km and 33g CO 2 /km; EU-PHEV ECE-R101). The lithium-polymer rechargeable battery is housed centrally in a longitudinal chassis element and can be fully charged at a conventional power socket within two and half hours. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. liters/100 kilometers (62.6 Earlier post.).

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Plug-in BMW Concept Plug 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

million for his proposed, “Ram Pickup Truck PHEV Development and Demonstration Project.”. billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. V-6 flex-fuel engine.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. This is the old school turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid; you can find the PHEV review here.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Bright eSolutions will offer clients expert guidance on a variety of strategies in the field of EV/PHEV vehicle development, from EV powertrain integration and conversions, to aerodynamics and lightweighting, to battery cell engineering. The initial IDEA had an all-electric range of 30 miles. Vehicle Engineering. Energy Storage.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

in a field study of household experiences and the technical impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in a smart grid environment. The Boulder location also presents the opportunity for researchers to monitor the performance of Toyota’s first-generation lithium-ion battery at high altitudes and in cold weather.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2018

Hyundai’s 2018 Plug-in Hybrid Ioniq ( earlier post ) is heading to dealerships now—joining the Hybrid and Electric models—with an aggressive starting price of $24,950—$5,000 less than the full battery-electric version of the Ioniq but with more than five times the range. The Ioniq Electric: 180 g/mile. cubic feet.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Engineered specifically for urban delivery routes and service/maintenance operations, the Enova Ze plug-in step van drive system offers a range of up to 150 miles per charge and can reach a top speed of 65 mph. 10 per mile—significantly less than the average of $.24-$.48 48 per mile in a comparable diesel vehicle.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Kansas City 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Min range 70 miles (113 km) EV. Min electric range 10 miles (16 km) PHEV. Warranty, vehicle: 3 years or 75,000 miles (120,000 km). Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins Policy.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

kWh battery and rear electric motor. But there were gripes about the weight and the fact it boasted a nearly pointless charging port. Now a plug-in hybrid, the C63 now offered a scant battery range of just a few miles under ideal circumstances and loads more components to contend with.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

PHEV Charge-Depletion electric range over the UDDS and USO6 drive cycles with and without A/C. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) vehicle performance analysis shows the operation of the air conditioner reduces the charge depletion range of a 40-mile range PHEV (midsized parallel hybrid sedan with an 81.9

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Getting more miles per gallon out of conventional vehicles achieves the same end-goals of lowering carbon emissions and increasing energy security as the movement toward the electrification of transport. The ability of the grid to withstand PHEV penetration rates will further vary by country. Controlled charging.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin leasing approximately 200 plug-in versions of its third-generation Prius ( earlier post ) equipped with lithium-ion battery packs in Japan starting at the end of this year. This will be the first time a lithium-ion battery is to be employed in a Toyota vehicle for propulsion.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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