Green Car Congress
AUGUST 25, 2011
General Motors and LG Group will jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles, expanding a relationship built on LG’s work as the battery cell supplier for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera extended-range EVs. For LG, the arrangement represents a widening of its portfolio as an automotive solution provider. Earlier post.)
Current EV
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
HSD replaces a normal geared transmission with an electromechanical system that uses two separate powerplants – a series of battery-powered electric motors and the car’s gas-driven combustion engine. will be making all the batteries powering those vehicles. The RAV4 Prime is definitely the one to get.”.
Green Car Congress
JULY 21, 2011
Distributed Energy Storage (DES) demonstration with GM Volt battery pack and ABB PQF inverter. In conjunction with the Plug-in 2011 event in Raleigh, NC, GM and ABB demonstrated a lab prototype of a distributed energy storage (DES) system that combines Volt battery technology and a proven grid-tied electric power inverter.
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.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 5, 2024
Lutz was a staunch supporter of GM’s plug-in hybrid of the time, the Cruze-based Volt. Both these figures pertained to the times when the battery was depleted and the engine kicked on to restore power. The trucks could power tools on a job site with standard 120- and 240-volt outlets.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Concept – The VW Up doesn’t make its debut until next year, but it has already been surpassed in the innovation stakes by the lithium-ion battery powered e-Up which will have a top speed of 84mph, move from 0-62mph in 11.3seconds and have a range of about 80miles. Definitely one for those with a touch of nostalgia (see article ).
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2020
There is an added advantage that D3GaN delivers high power at high frequency resulting in further efficiency increases if paired adequately with the appropriate electric motor. The focus of the joint efforts will be on 400-Volt driveline applications, covering the largest segment of the electric vehicle market. Source: VisIC.
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