Cars That Think

DECEMBER 4, 2023

according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. In the U.S., Yet, says, Paul A. 498 of the vehicles in its holds were electric cars.

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Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 136

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Qorvo, a global provider of connectivity and power solutions, and SK Siltron CSS, a semiconductor wafer manufacturer, finalized a multi-year supply agreement for silicon carbide (SiC) bare and epitaxial wafers. SiC devices are more efficient at handling high powers and conducting heat than traditional silicon.

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Supplies South Korea Global Battery Powered 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., introduced two services through the Nissan LEAF owners’ website and smartphone applications: one that precisely forecasts the LEAF’s remaining battery capacity when it arrives at a destination; and the other called “Minna no Syouhi Denryoku (Energy Usage Database)” (available in Japan and North America).

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Nissan Battery Powered Batteries Battery 265

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2020

Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. —Eric Bach, Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Lucid Motors. Ultra-high voltage 900V+ electrical architecture. ESS in the future.

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Charging Miles Motor Motors 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2017

Audi is unveiling a new battery-electric e-tron concept in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron Sportback. The production version will come in 2019 as Audi’s second battery-electric offering, following the introduction of the production version of the Audi e-tron SUV ( earlier post ) in 2018. miles) such as the Audi e-tron Sportback.

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Audi Concept 2019 Motor 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following the market launch of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is not only consistently pushing ahead with the introduction of further battery electric models for this and the coming years, but also focusing on even more diversity and flexibility in applications for the eActros itself.

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Mercedes Transportation DC Installation 195

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This includes the development of a modular battery pack, advanced power electronics and an electrified drive unit optimized for high voltage use, building on Ricardo’s previous Future Truck research. Ricardo will be partnering with the University of Bath for both projects.

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Future Electric Electrical Cleaner 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH—a joint venture between Rheinmetall Automotive and China’s HUAYU Automotive Systems—has developed a new production process for the new Chinese plant in Guangde, a process that is particularly suitable for highly complex engine block geometries and electric motor housings.

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Engine Motor Motors Motoring 191

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2020

They add a 48V mild hybrid system consisting of a 48V motor, 48V power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. As a result of the mild hybrid system, the Orlando 48V provides a more powerful, smoother and quieter driving experience when starting, accelerating, cruising and braking.

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Chevrolet China Hybrid MPG 269

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced the introduction of the all-new Mazda MX-30, the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle that was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, to the US market beginning in fall 2021 with California dealerships. Mazda’s electrification technology uses an electric motor and a 35.5

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Mazda Market Hybrid Engine 195

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

The front motor and inverter achieve more powerful output than the RAV4 hybrid system, and the combination with the new model, high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery achieves maximum system output of 225 kW, facilitating sporty, powerful driving.

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PHEV Japan Toyota Lithium Ion 286

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. High-voltage battery system of the new Volkswagen e-Golf. Coasting - Engine off.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2021

Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. Bafang rear hub motor. 36v / 12.8Ah battery, powered by LG cells, delivers up to 50 miles of electric range. Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips.

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Purchase Gas-Electric Miles Light 243

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The most recent such move from the industry is a joint venture between Delhi-based Saera Electric Auto and Telangana-based Keto Motors of the ETO Motors Group. The Keto Motors factory is situated at Jadcherla Telangana, with an in-house R&D facility. According to Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) – Rule No.

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Motor Motors Motoring Auto 75

Baua Electric

MAY 30, 2024

Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. kWh li-ion battery in less than four hours using 408v to 552v three-phase power.

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Australia Plug-in Plug Li-ion 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The new devices are the industry’s first automotive-qualified switching power supply ICs to incorporate a silicon carbide (SiC) primary switching MOSFET. 800-volt batteries are becoming standard for EVs. These new parts consume less than 15 mW at no-load, which is ideal for reducing self-discharge in battery management systems.

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Power Powered Volt Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2013

Drawing from a 2012 BMW patent application showing one embodiment of a proposed method to increase the efficiency of an electric motor. The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 Source: BMW patent application Nº 2012/0267977. Click to enlarge.

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Motor Motors Motoring Design 326

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In trials, GE’s sodium metal halide Durathon batteries ( earlier post ) have successfully powered GE Mining’s Scoop, an underground vehicle that transports mining materials, at Coal River Energy, LLC in Alum Creek, West Virginia. Additionally, the battery contains no lead acid materials. Click to enlarge.

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Lead Acid Power Powered Sodium 199

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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Europe Batteries Battery Hydrogen 52

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. Battery packs from the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim.

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Mercedes Production Batteries Battery 221

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2023

Escalade IQ features independent front and rear suspension, with power transferred to 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires via front and rear drive motors that work in conjunction as an eAWD system. The Escalade IQ uses its Ultium battery pack as part of its fundamental body structure.

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Escalade Cadillac Miles Price 195

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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Infinity Gasoline Power Powered 225

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Ramcharger uses two electric-drive modules (EDMs), one at each axle, to get power to the ground. The front electric-drive module -- yes we know this sounds like a fancy way of saying "electric motor" -- makes 250 kilowatts and the rear 238. A 92-kilowatt-hour battery and a 130-kilowatt generator combine to bring the juice.

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Charging Juice DC Gas-Electric 105

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

BMW is using the AS8510 , an integrated automotive data acquisition front-end integrated circuit (IC) from ams AG, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, to provide extremely accurate battery voltage and current measurements in its i3 electric vehicles (EVs). Block diagram of the AS8510. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Batteries Battery Li-ion 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2014

It has four ports: two connect to the traction motor and high voltage battery; a third connects to a secondary energy source, which in this test car is a super capacitor bank; and the fourth powers the vehicle’s 12V systems. Energy can also be transferred directly between the battery and super capacitor ports.

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DC Convert Li-ion 2001 246

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Current EV business models are doomed unless manufacturers that have bet their futures on them, such as General Motors and VW, invest in or coordinate on a robust supercharger network. million automobiles were sold in the United States in 2019, of which only about 245,000 were battery-powered electric vehicles, researchers said.

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Davis General Motors Charging Gasoline-Electric 334

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

Projected incremental mass due to the energy storage and electricity generation system for (a) a 100- and (b) 300-mile range for a battery electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. They stress the importance of the scientific developments being connected to vehicle developers who understand implementation realities.

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Li-ion Connect Connected GM 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The new Kona receives a variety of updates—powertrains, connectivity, safety suite—driven by US customer research. The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. 2022 Kona Electric.

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SUV Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Electric 243

Setec Powerr

MARCH 3, 2023

Battery Management System, or BMS, is an essential component in modern-day electric vehicles (EVs) and other battery-powered systems. It plays a critical role in ensuring that the battery operates safely and efficiently, and helps to extend the battery’s lifespan. What is a BMS? How does a BMS work?

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Batteries Battery Charging Hybrid 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit.

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Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 Troska said it will be a plug-in hybrid and a battery-electric vehicle. At the core of the EQC is a lithium-ion battery produced in-house and mounted into the floorpan.

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Mercedes SUV PHEV China 207

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

It is an important model for Kia, particularly now that it also represents the first use of electrified power in our flagship SUV. —Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe. Its user-friendly twin digital displays deliver advanced graphics, new telematics features and smartphone connectivity.

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Kia SUV Plug-in Hybrid 332

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The new generation also suits industrial applications by boosting the efficiency of industrial motor drives, renewable-energy generators and storage systems, and telecom and data-center power supplies. As a fully integrated SiC products manufacturer, we are able to deliver continued improved performance to our customers.

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Power Powered DC Climate 186

EV Central

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Set to be introduced next year on the RAM 1500, the new Ramcharger powertrain includes a large 92kWh battery pack and a pair of dual motors that, combined, produce a punchy 494kW and 833Nm of torque. Those figures mean it is more powerful than the incoming battery-powered RAM 1500 REV, which generates 488kW and 800Nm.

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Range F-150 Hybrid Australia 59

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

As currently spec’d , the Zero-TT is equipped with a 225 hp (peak) electric motor, 26.5 kW fuel cell stack, and Li-ion battery pack. The XE-20 accommodates an 8 hour work shift (an optional 2 work shift battery pack available). GCVWR is 130,000 lbs. GCVWR is 90,000 pounds. GCVWR is 90,000 pounds.

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Industrial Industry Li-ion Building 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Honda Motor Co. The Fit EV Concept hints strongly at the direction and styling for Honda’s upcoming production Fit EV battery-electric vehicle, which will be introduced to the US and Japan in 2012. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will launch a plug-in hybrid version of its new Outlander (introduced at the current Geneva Motor Show) during the course of FY2012 (1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013). Depending on power consumption and remaining battery charge, the system will start the gasoline engine automatically as a generator (Series Mode).

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Mitsubishi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 290