Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8 Earlier post.)

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Chennai-based Indian motorcycle maker TVS Motor Company recently released the TVS X, which it calls a crossover — part scooter, part motorcycle, but all electric. Designed by Indian engineers at TVS Motor’s R&D facility, its unique crossover design is sleek and eye-catching.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in in electric vehicles (PEVs). Recycling or refurbishment technology that can restore an end of life cell or battery or battery material to new or near new performance. Advanced Combustion Engine R&D.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2022

Covered by 11 patents and four publications, the development of Ultium energy recovery traces its inception back to GM’s first EV, the EV1, in the late 1990s, when GM engineers first developed an EV heat pump. EV batteries, power electronics and other propulsion components produce heat.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. Keeping this in mind can help you maximize the lifespan of your EV’s battery.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2021

Bosch Engineering has developed a new high-voltage lab rig (HVLR) for fast, efficient and safe testing of electric vehicle power electronics in the development lab. The system integrates a high-voltage power supply and electronic safety functions for the circuit of the component under test in a portable compact control cabinet.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 25, 2021

It is widely accepted that the days of the internal combustion engine are well and truly numbered. Audi is wise to this fact and is now trying to position itself as one of the leaders in the charge to a completely electric vehicle world. Recognizing that as the number of electric vehicles on the roads […].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2019

According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. Mainstream Engineering Corporation. Earlier post.) Select SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

ZeroAvia recently completed the first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft. While some experimental aircraft have flown using hydrogen fuel cells as a power source, the size of this commercially available aircraft shows that paying passengers could be boarding a truly zero-emission flight very soon.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2021

CWind, a leading provider of project services, crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and GWO-accredited training courses to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group (a market leader in offshore engineering), has delivered the world’s first hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer. —Trygve H.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

BMW unveiled the seventh generation of its 7 Series, including the first all-electric i7 XDrive60. The 2023 BMW 740i is powered by a thoroughly upgraded version of the iconic B58 3-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine. The 760i xDrive combines the power of the 4.4-liter Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

Plug Power Inc. The ProGen 30kW engine provides a cost-effective solution to meet the needs of today’s electric vehicle (EV) use-case, including high utilization, extended runtimes, reliable performance in harsh environments, rapid fueling, and zero emissions. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

Plug Power Inc. have delivered to FedEx Express its first North American fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) delivery van for on-road use. The Class-5 EGEN delivery van is built by Workhorse Group and charged by a Plug Power ProGen hydrogen fuel cell system (2 x 10 kW). and Workhorse Group, Inc. Source: DOE. Source: DOE.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

STMicroelectronics is supplying silicon carbide (SiC) technology for eMPack electric-vehicle (EV) power modules from Semikron, a leading manufacturer of power modules and systems. SiC is becoming the automotive industry’s preferred power technology for EV traction drives, contributing to greater driving range and reliability.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JANUARY 7, 2022

At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. The technology can be used in a real-world electric vehicle (EV) powertrain by combining them with traditional lithium-ion cells to form a hybrid battery system.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2014

liter SDV6 diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor integrated with the 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The hybrid system, including lithium-ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor weighs less than 120 kg (282 lbs). Fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (36.7

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

Ford Performance has unveiled a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. Electric powertrains give us a completely new kind of performance and the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 is one example of pushing new technology to the absolute limit. —Dave Pericak, Global Director, Ford Icons.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2013

“ATLAS F24 Refrigerator Truck by Li-ion Battery”. This system places no burden on the engine, so improvements in fuel efficiency are expected. In addition, the output of the refrigeration equipment is not influenced by the number of revolutions of the car engine. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2021

Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). The RT pushed Volvo Penta’s electric drivelines to new heights. Earlier post.). This is a milestone in our electrification journey.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2023

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is collaborating with Toyota Tsusho America and Ricardo in a project to develop fuel-cell-powered terminal tractors. As part of the project, a Kalmar customer in the US will trial two Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors powered by fuel cell technology at their container terminal on the west coast.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) of torque, a 17 kWh battery that delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, a 2.72:1 The Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe powertrain integrates two electric motors and a 400-volt battery pack with a fuel-efficient, turbocharged, 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024. Image: Vigor.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2020

In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The commercial version with sealed side and back windows has an all-electric range of 252 kilometers (157 miles) and is available for RMB 83,800 (US$11,800). Ecotec engines.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2018

The Rüsselsheim Engineering Center will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency gasoline engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall). Rüsselsheim already had global responsibility for engine development when we were still part of GM.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

In 2001, a team of engineers at a then-obscure R&D company called AC Propulsion quietly began a groundbreaking experiment. They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2022

Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. Coasting - Engine off. liters/100 km. New e-Golf.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

One bestseller for the company in this area is the electric A/C compressor, for which Mahle has already secured numerous series orders in the passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Most recently, MAHLE introduced the most powerful e-compressor currently available on the market with a peak power of 18 kW.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

liter turbocharged all-aluminum engine, part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, which includes exclusive third-generation MultiAir technology that improves combustion efficiency by adjusting valve lift and timing. The Hornet R/T offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fuel economy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Most analysts agree the future of the automobile will slowly but increasingly come to rely on battery power. Electric cars will slowly displace internal combustion engines, many researchers suggest, and peak demand for fossil fuels used in transportation could arrive as soon as the next decade.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Saft has received an order from Stockholm ferry operator Ballerina for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems that will power a new electric ferry boat for the city of Stockholm. Saft sees significant potential in this market” —Christer Steen, Saft Sales Manager for the Nordic countries and Germany.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Sion Power announced that its proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr 7 prototype High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft completing a southern hemisphere winter weather flight of more than 11 days duration controlled by satellite communications. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2022

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have created a unique method for further developing hydrofoils that can significantly increase the range of electric vessels and reduce the fuel consumption of fossil-powered ships by 80%. In this way, we could also use electric ferries on longer distances in the future.

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