Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

It is our understanding that fully utilizing such technology, know-how, nationwide sales and marketing resources acquired in our long history, in conjunction with Air Products’ most advanced technology, will make fuel cell powered forklifts steadily accepted by the Japanese market.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 5, 2021

International automakers like Toyota and Hyundai motor, and India’s Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, KPIT technologies have shown interest in the initiative. Battery pack: This battery stores energy generated from regenerative braking and provides supplemental power to the electric traction motor.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

In addition, the system can efficiently distribute electricity, including power generated by residential photovoltaic systems (solar panels), to the EV and to the home through the coordination of the HEMS. The two main features of the new system are as follows: Quick recharging function using a HEMS storage battery.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2014

In electronic devices, WBG semiconductors can eliminate up to 90% of the power losses that currently occur during AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC electricity conversion, and they can handle voltages more than 10 times higher than Si-based devices, greatly enhancing performance in high-power applications. Electric (Battery) Power Electronics'

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. With global leading car OEMs such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai all recently announcing their intentions to make their FCEVs available to the consumer, there is no doubt that the OEMs have done their homework.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Toyota expects Prius v to account for about 15% (incremental) of conventional Prius sales. The Prius v will arrive at Toyota dealerships in late October. A hybrid control computer manages the system so that optimum power is delivered according to driver demand. Click to enlarge. L/100km, respectively). Click to enlarge.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 25, 2021

On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. This reduces wear and tear on the brake pads and also helps recharge the vehicle to provide longer range. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Dominion Virginia Power has added two plug-in electric hybrid cars and two hybrid-powered bucket trucks to its fleet as part of its efforts to determine the impact of plug-in vehicles on electricity demand and to find ways to conserve energy and reduce vehicle emissions.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

Starting from the humble Model T, the Beetle, Rolls Royces, and the Toyotas, the Fords all have bought massive changes in the industry in one area or another. A hybrid vehicle runs on gasoline plus a little amount of electricity; the battery powers the car for a few miles and then recharges as it slows down or descends.

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EV Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

For many drivers, one of the biggest factors preventing them from making the move to electric is the fear that they’ll be unable to find sufficient charging stations to power their EV, leaving them frantically searching for chargers on road trips or driving well out of their way to find a place to recharge their batteries.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

When that company was bought out by ENEL X , Miftakhov used the substantial profit to launch ZeroAvia in Hollister, California to develop and manufacture fuel cell-powered electric aircraft using green hydrogen (locally produced by electrolysis of water using solar or wind power). It’s very cool." He’s been way ahead of his time.”

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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. Toyota ( TM ). CEO Carlos Ghosn bought Toyota's hybrid system for the Altima family sedan.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

The Volt , provided GM can get the lithium battery right , will go about 40 miles on an electric charge. At that point, the internal combustion engine kicks in and recharges the battery while you are driving. Imagine using your laptop computer on a battery. While you are working, the battery is also recharging.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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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. Honda Motor Co. Ford Motor Co.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). The onboard gas engine largely exists to recharge the batteries for the electric engine. The Prius is a parallel hybrid and Toyota plans to use a parallel hybrid architecture in its first plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is the opposite of the approach taken by Toyota with its Mirai fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ) and Honda with its new FCV Concept ( earlier post ). Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles. mi) by a battery with a capacity of 8.8 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. 2011 Lexus CT 200h. Click to enlarge. With a total system output of 134 hp (100 kW), the CT 200h will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 9.8

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&# I think it’s Toyota and Honda that are doing the gambling. – Toyota Motor Corp.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The Chevy Volt , a plug-in electric car, will have the battery power to take most American drivers to and from work every day without using any gasoline at all. The vehicle will be recharged at night, plugged into a standard home outlet. Toyota also is developing a plug-in hybrid, expected on the road by 2010.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 30, 2008

During a presentation of Volkswagen's new electric car program entitled "Fleet Test: Electric Drive Vehicles," Winterkorn explained that TwinDrive can power a vehicle solely on electricity for up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) and can be plugged into to existing power outlets for recharging.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

There are three main electric vehicle drivetrain designs that an EV manufacturer can choose to pursue: battery powered , hybrid , and or fuel cell. 4, is simpler, more flexible, and less costly than the modular transversal toolkit (MQB) approach that VW previously used for its battery powered e-Golf.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In the 12 months since sharing the forecast below, multiple new crossover/SUV EVs including the Mustang Mach-E, Volvo EC40 Recharge, Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y Standard Range, Nissan Ariya, VW ID.4, Most all of these new EVs are arguably more compelling, albeit more expensive than the Bolt EV and EUV.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Today, Joby has more than 1,000 employees and it’s backed by close to US $2 billion in investments, including $400 million from Toyota Motor Corporation along with big infusions from Uber and JetBlue. These would be like mini airports where the eVTOLs would take off and land, be recharged, and take on and discharge passengers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

the only companyselling hydrogen-powered cars to U.S. policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. Toyota Motor Corp. are rushing out cars that can be recharged at electrical outletsas the U.S. While GM, Toyota and Hyundai Motor Co. drivers, may also developplug-in electric models as U.S.

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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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us A number of other plug-in hybrids, including models from GM, Chrysler, and Toyota, are scheduled to come out in the next few years. The Karma, a luxury four-passenger sedan, can be recharged by plugging it in; it can then be driven on power from a battery alone for 50 miles.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

20 million has been allocated to build a more comprehensive recharging infrastructure, help develop a network of ‘electric car cities’ throughout the UK and expand an electric and ultra low carbon car demonstration project. Models anticipated for 2011 include a plug-in Toyota Prius and Vauxhall Ampera. Greening the Grid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd of the 2010 Toyota Prius. Aptera says its proprietary battery-powered powertrain can propel the slippery craft from zero to 60 mph in under 10 seconds (it feels quicker, though) and top speed is electronically limited to 90 mph.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. kilowatt-hour battery powering a single 160-kilowatt (215-horsepower) motor. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. car industry hinges on cutting-edge battery technology.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo. By about 2000, BYD had become one of the worlds largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Previous consumer tests with electric cars – in America and in France – haveshown that drivers’ main concern is being stranded with flat batteries. Witha 60-mile range, most felt the need to recharge after 30 miles or so. Why does everybody state Tesla as US, When this is UK engineering from Norfolk in Great Britian?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. The market would be cornered by Toyota and Honda.

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