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. Lithium-ion batteries with 240 kWh supply the energy for the eActros.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2019

Audi has opened Germany’s largest multi-use battery energy storage unit on the EUREF Campus in Berlin. MWh and uses used lithium-ion batteries from development vehicles to test various interaction scenarios between electric cars and the power grid. The Audi storage unit has a capacity of 1.9 With its capacity of 1.9

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

At the Battery Show Europe, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany from June 18-20, mechatronics specialist Marquardt will be showcasing its broad portfolio of components for battery and fuel cell systems. A the Battery Show, Marquardt will focus on its high-voltage sensor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. Penske Truck Leasing Co., CharIN e.V)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2018

The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in solid-state energy company QuantumScape Corporation ( earlier post ) and forming a new joint venture with the intention of paving the way for the next level of battery power for long-range e-mobility. We want to accelerate the commercialization of QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The company is focused on both CO 2 -neutral technologies: battery power and hydrogen-based fuel-cells. Currently, the truck manufacturer is testing a new enhanced prototype of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck on public roads in Germany. bp aims to develop a leading market position producing and supplying low carbon hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2018

The truck is the first vehicle of this kind that has gone into series production in Germany. The battery-powered eTruck is a MAN eTGM 18.360 4x2 LL. Lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of 149 kWh are used to store energy, making it possible for the eTruck to cover a range of 130 kilometers (81 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2017

Germany-based Li-ion manufacturer AKASOL ( earlier post ) has signed a contract for the supply of Li-ion batteries to an unnamed international commercial vehicle manufacturer in Scandinavia for its entire electric bus fleet through 2023. The first series production buses fitted with AKASOL-battery systems are expected in 2018.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2011

study found that German consumer purchase considerations for fully battery-operated electric vehicles (EVs) remain relatively low compared to other powertrain technologies and that most current EV offerings miss consumer’s EV purchase and ownership requirements. Germany and Electromobility. A Gartner, Inc. Earlier post.).

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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. “The future of trucking is electric.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

These collaborative efforts are being supported by the Energy Research Program of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy in Germany. Electric commercial vehicles that are powered solely by batteries are not suited for everyday operations, partly because of longer charging cycles and limited range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2022

Marelli presented the platform for the first time at the International VDI Congress “Dritev” (Drivetrain Transmission Electrification in Vehicles), held in Baden Baden, Germany, on 6-7 July. It also ensures faster charging times and better acceleration. Marelli has developed a new platform of 800V Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverters.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants in Germany are starting production of key components for the battery-powered eActros heavy-duty truck. These include the electric axle and the battery packs, which are produced and assembled at the plants in Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim. The eActros can be charged with up to 160 kW.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

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. FOCUS: Germany Launches Electric-Car Initiative. By Christoph Rauwald, of Dow Jones Newswires. By Christoph Rauwald. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2022

EV chargers are necessary for the world to transition from fossil-fuel vehicles to all-electric battery-powered cars. It is currently available in France, The Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Iceland. .

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

Germany is Europe’s biggest auto market, and it’s been one of the main drivers of EV growth. Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Based on the latest available figures, the Ampera is also the best-selling EV in Germany with a share of more than a third and Switzerland with 44%. A 16 kWh lithium ion battery powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor of the Ampera. liter, 63 kW/86 hp gasoline engine. liter, 63 kW/86 hp gasoline engine.

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

This can lead to a huge variation in the grid power available, which can be a problem for power companies. But, if householders and businesses can be flexible about when they charge their EVs, then they can help to balance the grid and support renewable power generation. The flexibility of controlled EV charging.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

million) for the research and development, testing and trial of battery-electric vans. Other aspects of the project also include the provision of replacement parts, charging and diagnostic systems. The lithium-ion battery that supplies the electro-van with its power is another major development emphasis.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car, the Taycan, made its world premiere at three simultaneous events in Canada, China and Germany. The charging time from 5% to 80% SoC (state of charge) is 22.5 minutes for charging under ideal conditions, and the maximum charging power (peak) is 270 kW.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

smart will be the only car manufacturer worldwide to offer its full model range with both combustion engines and pure battery-electric drive options. In Germany prices for the smart fortwo electric drive will start at €21,940 (recommended retail price including 19% VAT). The battery has capacity of 17.6 Earlier post.).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 5, 2010

Ford is starting EV trials in Germany. For more details, follow the link … Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. company prepares to introduce battery-powered models as early as next year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2015

Nomadic Power has received a €2-million (US$2.25-million) million) grant from the European Commission for their “MobileBattery” project—a trailer-mounted battery pack that can serve the function of intelligent and safe back-up power for a home when stationary, and boost EV range when attached to the owner’s vehicle.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

Early government investment in charging infrastructure went a long way toward soothing the range anxiety that made car buyers in other places reluctant to make the switch to battery power from gasoline or diesel. Cost parity between battery- and petrol-powered vehicles will happen by 2026 in the U.S.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

kWh battery powers both models. The i5 Touring includes 11 kW AC charging standard (with the option of 22 kW) and up to 205 kW DC charging power. It will be built at the company’s Dingolfing plant, with the first launches in Germany, “many European countries,” and Japan beginning in May.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2015

The focus was in particular on electrical machinery, power electronics and various technologies for traction batteries. Full battery-electric vehicles are mainly found in vehicles under 1000 kg (2200 lbs); the proportion of HEVs increases significantly with heavier vehicles. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 27, 2022

Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Given the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, many people are thinking hard about how to make the best use of all that rolling battery power. This is good for the grid. Kempton and Letendre’s.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. ” Its 90kW motor with 45 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 285km. Anyone for Caviar? Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric.

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Green Cars News

JULY 6, 2009

The automotive lithium-ion battery joint venture formed between Daimler AG and Evonik Industries last year, known as Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG, will finally begin construction of its production facility in Kamenz, Germany, this autumn. KG Evonik Lithium-ion batteries Smart car.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2018

These include the familiar “Sport” and “Sport Plus” modes from the other Cayenne models equipped with the Sport Chrono Package, while the Cayenne E-Hybrid also adds four hybrid-specific modes: “E-Power”, “Hybrid Auto”, “E-Hold” and “E-Charge”. The excess energy is channeled into the battery for later use.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

The goal is to deploy the first vehicles in Europcar rental outlets in Germany in November of this year, followed soon afterwards by Belgium and the Netherlands. In addition, customers will receive advice on energy-efficient driving in battery operation and how to recuperate energy when braking.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

The German federal government is targeting one million electric vehicles in Germany by 2020. In this context, the “Fleet study in electric mobility” is analysing the usage behavior of drivers of cars with electrical charging, electric load control and intelligent strategies in the charging process. kWh or a 13.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In August this year, Hamburger Hochbahn, one of the biggest public transport operators in Germany, announced a list of potential suppliers of 530 electric buses. The carrier opted for Solaris High Energy+ batteries that will be conventionally charged by plugging them in. Earlier post.)

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