Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

INFINITI’s future models will offer drivers a choice of electrified powertrains as the brand embraces new technology to propel its vehicles. These powertrains will be matched with dedicated platforms and vehicle architectures, delivering high performance, range confidence and reduced environmental impact. Earlier post.)

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2024

But when the small hatch does rock up it will rival the likes of both the cut-price BYD Dolphin and more expensive MINI Cooper Electric. New Renault Twingo to be reinvented as $33,000 electric vehicle READ MORE: Aussie pricing announced for Renault Megane E-Tech electric vehicle READ MORE: Driven: Renault Megane E-Tech 2025 Renault 5.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Researchers at Penn State, with a colleague from EC Power, have devised a new control strategy that can rapidly restore EV battery power and permit full regeneration while driving at temperatures as low as −40 °C. The strategy involves heating the battery internally during regenerative braking and rest periods of driving.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Experts urged greater efforts on China’s part to boost development of the new energy vehicle industry.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 25, 2022

With almost 50,000 plug-in vehicles registered in New Zealand as of August 2021, it’s clear that our nation is committed to a large-scale transition to electric transport. The loss of a limb, whether arm or leg, will have a big impact on a driver’s ability to steer, change gears (in manual cars), and use the foot pedals.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). Volkswagen has also built several research vehicles based on the US version of the Passat using the same hydrogen drivetrain components as fitted in the Golf SportWagen HyMotion.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 14, 2010

It was the green car of the year even before it went electric, and now Volvo is planning to introduce a battery powered version of the C30. The Swedish manufacturer is teaming up with energy company Goteborg Energi to co-operate on electric vehicles and recharge infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. present vehicle. The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 18, 2023

People have been camping for ages in less reliable ICE vehicles. I know what you are thinking of ‘The Range’ Okay let’s take the camping case with an ICE vehicle and list out all the possible things that can go wrong. But they tend to have lower operating and maintenance costs compared to conventional vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

More details below: Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. Department of Energy to develop a test fleet of 220 hybrid pickup trucks and minivans, vehicles now scrapped in the sweeping turnaround plan for Chrysler announced this week by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2009

Cautioning that the development and commercialization of the electric car is “ not a sprint, but a marathon ”, Volkswagen AG Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that Volkswagen would introduce its first electric vehicles based on the up! VW and the electric car.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. Equipped with a 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack, the five-door, four-seat hatchback has a battery-powered range of up to 60 km (37 miles) (MVEG cycle). Recharging uses a standard 230V outlet. Opel Ampera.

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Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2010

Having already outlined its plans to become a key player in the lithium-ion battery market, the Nikkei now reports that Sanyo Electric will launch mass production of the batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by fiscal 2012.

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EV Connect

APRIL 12, 2021

The future of electric vehicle infrastructure is here, but adding charging stations to rural communities across California is just one step toward. Comprehensive electric vehicle adoption won’t happen until it’s viable for everyone across the country — whether they live in big cities or small towns. If the U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2021

Whether it’s a Tesla, the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, it’s getting more common to see electric cars on the road. Companies across the world are transitioning their fleets to either fully electric or hybrid systems. There are environmental benefits to this green technology, as electric vehicles help to reduce our carbon emissions.

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EV Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Driving an electric vehicle is getting a whole lot easier. A wide variety of automakers have partnered with Tesla to provide NACS charge ports on their vehicles, giving drivers the ability to access and use the vast network of chargers and Tesla Superchargers to power their electric cars and trucks.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

More details at: Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO. The IPO represents a landmark in the resurgence of electric-car technology that most carmakers had dismissed as impractical until recently. Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO. Tesla said it will build the new car in California. by Reuters.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

On May 3, the German government established several task forces to research a number of issues surrounding electric vehicles. These actions are part of the government’s ongoing commitment to putting 1 million vehicles on Germany’s roads by 2020. FOCUS: Germany Launches Electric-Car Initiative.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 13, 2010

More details after the jump : Detroit’s Electric Avenue: The Street of Dreams? Paine, who produced the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?” He is reportedly in production on a sequel, “The Revenge of the Electric Car.” Detroit’s Electric Avenue: The Street of Dreams? From the NY Times post: “Mr.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Toyota ( TM ).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

New to the World of Electric Cars? As the world transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric cars have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. What Is an Electric Car?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are among the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range. Less powerful variants of these all-wheel drive vehicles will follow this year. The top speed of both all-wheel-drive models is 260 km/h (162 mph).

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Anyone in the market for an eco-friendly vehicle might be wondering about the difference in hybrid vs. electric cars. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, can charge through the same 240V charging station that other EVs use. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work? Check the vehicle safety system.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

195, Bright will be building cars that “do more with less&# , a philosophy MacCready was famous for (and the title of a wonderful biography on him). It’ll be interesting to see how their vehicles compare to all the rest in terms of efficiency. Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key. January 21, 2009.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

If all goes as planned, VW is hoping to introduce the technology on vehicles by 2010, that magical year when plug-in electric vehicles being promised by multiple automakers are supposed to hit the world's roads. No word yet on how many of these four cars will actually hit the market in 2010.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

A battery powered, all electric utility truck with an aerial device has been produced by Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation in association with Altec Industries Inc. It comes with a 120kW induction motor and a lithium-ion battery pack capable of a range in excess of 100 miles and a payload up to 16,280lbs.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

The advanced technology vehicle would have an extended driving range on battery power and would also have a diesel or gasoline engine that could power the car when the battery was low, the Detroit News said, citing unnamed GM officials. GM, which is trying to recover from a $10.6 Honda Motor Co.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Electric Auto Association Silicon Valley (EAASV), established in 1967 as the original Electric Auto (now Vehicle) Association, has a long history of attracting members and presenting speakers who have gone on to become tech and transportation luminaries. Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. It’s very cool."

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Public-private investment initiatives, government funding for infrastructure and consumer subsidies, falling production costs and notably, the commitment to future OEM launches of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)—all indicate a clear road to adoption. The cost of making fuel cell vehicles has recently dropped dramatically.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Welcome to the planet's grandest high-stakes poker game, one where the players at the table are auto manufacturers frantically raising the ante in their financial commitments, betting tens of billions and their very survival on their electric vehicle development decisions.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s).

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the A-Class E-CELL, a compact five-seat battery-electric car with a range of more than 200 km (124 miles) (NEDC), targeted as a family EV for urban areas. A total production run of 500 A-Class E-CELL cars will be built at Rastatt, beginning in autumn 2010. Earlier post.).

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Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well upon us. As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? BEVs are low-maintenance vehicles.

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APRIL 26, 2022

government electric vehicle charging plan. US laid out plans on 10 February 2021 for a $5 billion network of electric vehicle chargers, which plans Half a Million EV Charging Stations Along Interstate Highways. Most new electric cars can travel about 500 kilometers or less between charging stops.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Kia Motors has introduced Korea’s first production electric vehicle from a major manufacturer. The new Kia Ray EV is an electric city car with a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge. Recharging times are six hours using a 220V household supply and 25 minutes in fast-charge mode. Earlier post.).

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