Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment.

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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

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

AUGUST 7, 2020

After about a year of intensive practical use by ten customers in Germany and Switzerland, eight of the purely battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks are now successively going to new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Two vehicles will continue the operational testing with customers in the first test phase.

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Electrek

APRIL 6, 2021

Today only, as its Deal of the Day , Lowe’s is offering BLACK+DECKER battery-powered electric lawn tools at up to $90 off. Our favorite is the 40V 20-inch Electric Mower for $259 shipped. Head below for more deals on portable power stations, LED bulbs, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. But things are looking up for electric. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Subaru says it believes there will still be a place for fast small entertaining two-door coupes in its electric future as it pulled drapes off the Subaru Sport Mobility Concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Subaru Sport Mobility Concept – electric drift king?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2018

Stena Line, one of Europe’s leading ferry companies with 38 vessels and 21 routes in Northern Europe, is introducing battery power to its operations. Stena recently signed with Callenberg Technology Group for 1 MWh of batteries which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn.

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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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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has has announced that deliveries of its first-ever electric compact wheel loader, the L 507 E, are about to begin. And, while no timeline has been set, chances are good that the battery-powered machine will eventually make its way across the Atlantic.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2020

Of the battery systems delivered to date, several have been integrated into fully operational battery-powered machines now deployed for test and verification. Epiroc’s Scooptram ST14 Battery: a fully battery electric loader with 14-tonne capacity. Source: Northvolt.

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Teslarati

MAY 6, 2021

Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 20, 2022

Why connecting truck charging stations to the electricity grid is technically and economically feasible. Originally published on Transport & Environment. Truck makers are now focusing on bringing battery-powered trucks to the mass market for all vehicle segments, and including long-haul starting from 2024.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

In September, Czechoslovakia-based Škoda Electric introduced its first battery-electric bus. Škoda has also developed a hydrogen-powered and a hybrid bus. There is a growing emphasis in the world on reducing the negative impacts of transportation on the environment. —Jaromír Šilhánek, CEO of Škoda Electric.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. Earlier post.) The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Winnebago Industries is unveiling two all-electric versions of mobile healthcare unit vehicles: an all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU) and, as a chassis, an all-electric bloodmobile. The eMLU and the bloodmobile share the same chassis, developed with partner Motiv Power Systems.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mexico’s Federal Ministry of the Environment recently notified Tesla in the United States of the permit approval. ” Giga Mexico’s $25,000 electric vehicle will follow the tide of the EV market, especially in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. It was important to us that a new electric tug should be able to carry out normal port operations, just like our existing diesel tugs. —Tony Gibson, CEO of Ports of Auckland.

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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). Incremental energy to the batteries added is 165 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Bird, a leader in electric shared micromobility services, unveiled the Bird Bike, a new e-bike that you can own. The future of transportation is all-electric. Our e-bike is safe, durable and provides a stylish aesthetic and advanced technology that delivers a fun alternative to congestion inducing, gas-powered cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Elysia draws on WAE’s experience in high-performance batteries, gleaned from the sole supply of batteries to electric motorsport series, as well as the design and development of batteries for electric hypercars and mining trucks.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 17, 2024

Electric cars are becoming more popular because they help the environment, cost less, and have new technology. Like all cars, electric vehicles can still get into accidents, be vandalized, or be stolen. Dash cams help protect electric vehicle owners by providing an extra layer of security.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2020

Each Coradia iLint train is equipped with two high-performance battery systems with a total capacity of 220 kWh. The electrical energy generated by braking is stored in AKASOL’s systems and released to the electric engines when the train accelerates. —Sven Schulz, the CEO of AKASOL AG.

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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. Greater Reliability. durability).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2019

Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport.

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about replacing your aging and non-eco-friendly gas-powered yard tools with battery-powered alternatives. Not only are battery-powered lawn care tools better for the environment, but they’re also quieter, lighter, and easier to use.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

Sumitomo Corporation has developed and installed the first large-scale power storage system which utilizes used batteries collected from electric vehicles. in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries. Batteries Electric (Battery) Power Generation Smart charging Smart Grid'

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Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2022

It’s been less than two months since Toyota launched the bZ4X, its first mass-produced all-electric SUV, but the Japanese automaker has now initiated a global recall for the vehicle. While late to the all-electric race, Toyota has pledged to invest $35 billion to roll out 30 battery-electric vehicles by 2030.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 26, 2023

As the world rapidly embraces electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable transportation alternative, it’s important to understand the technology behind their various components.  In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of how the AC system in an electric vehicle works , shedding light on its functionality and benefits.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The project builds on close cooperation between Svitzer and Maersk with the aim to explore the combination of methanol fuel cells, batteries, storage/handling systems, electric drives and propulsion units as a carbon-neutral alternative to the conventional fossil-fueled propulsion train.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

For high quality and reliable perception of the driving environment, incoming data from multiple sensors need to be fused together using advanced computational algorithms, which requires a high compute load. This saves electric vehicle battery power, extending driving range to promote wider EV adoption.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2022

Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers. The Group is leveraging its expansive mobility and mobility-enabling capabilities to develop a family of electric air vehicles, as well as the surrounding value chain. Grab handles built into the cabin doors and seatbacks assist with ingress and egress.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 22, 2021

Gujarat government announced electric vehicle policy 2021. To promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the state, Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has announced the Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021. The new Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 will be implemented for the next four years.

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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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