Green Cars News

AUGUST 10, 2009

The United States Patent and Trademark Office for technology has awarded AeroVironment a patent that facilitates the optimal charging, management, maintenance and control of battery packs, chargers and electric vehicles. The information it gathers can also be used by the utilities for reporting and analysis.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 2, 2009

Japanese manufacturer Nissan has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars revolves firmly around zero-emission electric technology rather than hybrid cars - and now it has the vehicle to back up its claims. Mobile phones can also be used to turn on the air conditioning and set charging functions.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 1, 2010

China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. Journal article: China to Subsidize Electric Cars. All-electric e6 vehicles made by BYD charge up in Shenzhen, where the cars are used as taxis. BYD is in position to benefit from China’s electric-car subsidies.

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

The company hopes to release a pair of battery powered saloon cars in Europe and Asia next spring with a US launch to follow six-nine months later. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Detroit Electric Car Company Detroit Electric Holdings Detroit Electric Vehicle Proton.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has taken a near 10 per cent stake in Tesla Motors following a successful partnership between the two in integrating Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of the Smart car.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. The Chevrolet Volt is the sexiest green car in GM's arsenal. Toyota ( TM ).

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Green Cars News

JULY 14, 2010

Citroen’s stunning new Survolt electric sports car made its debut on the racing track last weekend at the legendary Le Mans Circuit. The all-electric, battery-powered vehicle charged around the course at the Le Mans Classic closely followed by the GTbyCitroen concept and a parade of the new stylish supermini DS3 models.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The driver can choose to drive the XL1 in pure electric mode, provided that the battery is sufficiently charged, by pressing a button on the instrument panel. Power and torque curves for the XL1. Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress at the Wolfsburg event. Restarting the TDI engine is a smooth process.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

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. In 2010 the company will introduce its first battery-powered Mercedes-Benz.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 1, 2009

However, while competition mounts in the industry with big name manufacturers finally jumping on the electric car bandwagon, REVA is determined not to be left behind and is building what will be the biggest factory making battery-powered city commuter cars, in the world. Leaders of the pack.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. As the world’s largest passenger car producer, Toyota continues to lead the field in research and testing a number of new technology vehicles. What is it that makes Toyota, a leader in the field of green car technology?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ford’s commitment to the battery powered vehicle has not the only “green” news from the blue oval as it reaffirmed its EcoNetic range with two models now under the magic 100g/km of CO2 threshold. While secondly the Focus EcoNetic features Low Tension FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. PbC battery. They determined that the problem was that the lead-acid batteries were getting out of synch, in terms of charge level.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The AMAP team purchased two second-hand, battery-powered electric buses which have been stripped down for new technology to be put into the rolling chassis. The ECO2Trans project is helping AMAP to trial new energy storage devices, novel motor technology and develop new control technology.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The company car tax thresholds will tighten further with effect from 6th April 2011 by 5g per kilometre in addition to the 5g change announced last year, which takes effect from 6th April 2010. The net effect is to increase the company car benefit in kind tax year by year on all vehicles except those emitting 120g CO2 per kilometre or less.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. Some £20mwill help establish a network of charging points in cities and other areasof dense traffic.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. Lutz said lithium-ion batteries must be improved to hold a bigger charge and deliver the charge gradually.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the company, the pickup will be open for pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, with deliveries starting “as early as 2023.” – March 10, via Green Car Reports. – March 15, Green Car Reports. Batteries and Charging. Kia EV6 | Source: Kia. March 14, via CleanTechnica.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 29, 2009

This optimises energy management in the Hybrid Synergy Drive system by recovering kinetic energy that would normally be lost as heat as electrical energy for storage in the high-performance battery. Power Control Unit. From start-up and at speeds of less than 31mph (50km/h), new Prius automatically operates in EV mode.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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