Remove Battery Powered Remove Manufacturer Remove Range Remove Recharge
article thumbnail

French Gendarmerie takes delivery of first 395 screen-printed PEUGEOT 3008 PHEVs

Green Car Congress

The rechargeable hybrid systemÚ will now be used in screen-printed intervention vehicles, in addition to a rollout of unmarked versions in 2020. This order is also in line with the fleet’s electrification approach and the push to equip it with vehicles manufactured in France and offering the best level of performance.

PHEV 349
article thumbnail

Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

Setec Powerr

However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. This is because charging and discharging become more difficult when the battery reaches its maximum capacity, which accelerates battery aging. Why is 80% battery capacity the optimal choice?

article thumbnail

Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

Green Car Congress

a manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries, announced that the company is supplying advanced lithium-ion cells to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program. Silicon anodes have much higher specific capacity compared to graphite anodes which are used in conventional lithium ion batteries.

Li-ion 317
article thumbnail

Ford announces China electrification push with new Mondeo PHEV and long-range electric SUV; 70% electrified line-up by 2025

Green Car Congress

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Company outlined an ambitious vehicle electrification strategy for the China market, confirming two new electrified vehicles for China and a broad range of electrified vehicles by 2025. The Mondeo Energi, to be launched in early 2018, will be the first plug-in hybrid to be manufactured by the Changan Ford JV.

China 186
article thumbnail

BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

Green Car Congress

seconds while returning an estimated range of up to 300 miles (estimated range of up to 300 miles according to preliminary BMW AG tests based on the EPA’s test procedure standards). This design precludes the need for rare earth metals altogether in the manufacture of the rotor.

BMW 446
article thumbnail

AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

Green Car Congress

AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association.

Hydrogen 322
article thumbnail

DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

Green Car Congress

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. These devices will enable a lighter, longer range and cost effective electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

Li-ion 150