Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 84

Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

With more electric range, more power, and more refinement all baked into the already appealing Swedish package, the XC90 Recharge 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is now nearly ideal for families That said, Volvo’s move to Android Automotive OS and its tight third row mean the XC90 won’t fit every family or tech desire. When paired with the 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand throughout the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles. The new $2.6-million

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2023

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is calling on the EPA to consider EV efficiency in its upcoming GHG standards for cars. miles per kilowatt (mi/kWh) hour, the 300 million cars expected to be on the road in 2050 would add 1.2 Over the vehicle’s lifetime, the XC40 Recharge could cause as much as 27.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. The FLXdrive locomotive’s energy management system recharges the batteries along the route as the train brakes.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A team of battery scientists recently developed a lithium-ion battery material that not only recharges 80% of its capacity in 10 minutes but keeps that ability for 1,500 charging cycles. When a battery operates or recharges, ions move […]

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Charging Lithium Ion Miles Recharge 107

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2021

In advance of next week’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Octillion Power Systems announced that bus operators have driven 20 million kilometers powered by its lithium-ion batteries. Octillion is a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and energy-storage systems.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Hyundai introduced its refreshed IONIQ car lineup in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric cars all receive refreshed exterior and interior designs, added infotainment technology and new Hyundai SmartSense active safety features and driving assistance systems. kWh battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiB (Super Charge ion Battery), which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode. The new battery offers high-energy density and the ultra-rapid recharging required for automotive applications.

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Part of the answer to this question lies in the efficiency of EV batteries. Electric cars are much older. Looking Back in the Mirror. Moving Forward.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

The all-new Kona is positioned as an upscaled multiplayer in the small SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant that offers advanced safety, convenience, and an electric range of 260 miles based on preliminary Hyundai internal estimates. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8 A new charging port door lamp helps ensure visibility at night.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. The outcome of those tests will help to determine if the concept is feasible as a production car.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

Schematic illustration of the aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using the coated lithium metal as anode, LiMn 2 O 4 as cathode and 0.5 Researchers from Fudan University in China and Technische Universität Chemnitz in Germany have developed an aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using coated Li metal as the anode.

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Li-ion Low Cost Recharge Ni-Li 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The latest version of the plug-in hybrid model, also making its debut appearance in Frankfurt, employs the latest battery cell technology, enabling it to achieve an electric range of up to 57 kilometers (35 miles). The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor drives the front wheels and accelerates the car from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in 3.9

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Miles Range Lithium Ion PHEV 207

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Today’s electric cars are like mobile phones, not only in terms of software, but also in terms of hardware. Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. And what about cars? ” Here’s how the company works.

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Charging Re-Charge Batteries Battery 98

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. I got to see this a lot, since during our test week I took two 170-mile round trips to visit my family (in my COVID-19 bubble).

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles. Added to this is the High Performance Battery we developed, which boasts twice the power density of conventional drive batteries and, like many other components, is inspired by technology from Formula 1.

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Porsche has increased its stake in technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili to 15.5%. In June 2018, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer purchased a 10% stake in Rimac. The Croatian company develops and produces electromobility components and also produces electrically powered super sports cars in-house.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Detroit Electric unveiled the SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat battery-electric sports car. seconds (the same acceleration time as the Tesla Roadster), the SP:01 claims the mantle of the fastest pure-electric production car. A second battery pack is located on top of the electric motor.

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Detroit Miles Range Electric 287

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2022

Over the next ten years, Argentina plans to modernize and decarbonize its entire 40,000-mile rail network. times the volume to store energy versus diesel, and hydrogen requires 11 times the volume, while lithium batteries require 50 to 75 times. Traditional locomotives run on diesel fuel, emitting high levels of NO x , PM, and CO 2.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

seconds for the Q8 Sportback e-tron with ultra package , as well as efficiency gains through aerodynamic advancements and improvements to both battery cell chemistry and packaging. Greater battery capacity, higher charging performance, greater efficiency. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5 hours at 19.2kW (240V/80A).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Volvo Cars has acquired a stake in mobile EV rapid charging company FreeWire Technologies ( earlier post ) via the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. —Zaki Fasihuddin, CEO of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

On average, a household in the United States travels approximately 50 miles per day. Interestingly, about 85 percent of households travel less than 100 miles on a typical day, a distance well within the capabilities of current EV models.

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Range Fuel Economy Miles Insight 97

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Improved cooling, friction and combustion technologies ensure maximum fuel efficiency, and Niro HEV returns a targeted 53 mpg combined and an estimated driving range of 588 miles. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard.

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Teslarati

MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo Car USA and Starbucks are partnering to establish the first public electric vehicle charging network at numerous U.S. The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. locations beginning this Summer. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

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. The researchers collected simulated rides provided by three fleets: gasoline-powered, and electric-powered with either 40 kWh or 60 kWh battery packs.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2021

Clean Cars 2030 passed as an amendment to E2SHB 1287 , a bill mandating electric utility preparation for an all-EV future, with a vote of 25-23 in the Senate and 54-43 in the House. The new law establishes the most aggressive such state goal in the US—five years ahead of California’s 2035 target. It now heads to Gov.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 11, 2023

Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips A Two-Country Kia EV6 Experience Last year I set out to see what it would be like to take a couple of long road trips in a Kia EV6–one in the UK and the other in the U.S. Fortunately it’s becoming less of an issue now the newest EVs have a range of up to 300 miles on a full battery charge.

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Miles Kia Charging All-Electric 78

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

All B-Class Electric Drive vehicles will be covered by Battery Coverage Plus which includes 8-year, 100,000 mile battery coverage, coverage for defects, coverage for capacity, no cost annual maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Range is an estimated 85 miles (137 km). 50-state availability will be announced in 2015.

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Mercedes Miles Rhode Island Range 291

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

IBM Research and Turkish defense industry technology company ASELSAN (Askerî Elektronik Sanayii, Military Electronic Industries) have signed collaborative development agreements concerning research and development of metal-air battery technologies and millimeter wave integrated circuits. Earlier post. ) Earlier post. ) Earlier post.).

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Miles 247

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with the pioneering electric drag racing team Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car—based on the 2019 COPO Camaro —is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft (813 N·m) of torque. Testing is ongoing.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2019

The Mint Concept is a battery-electric luxury car for the city, with a new vehicle typology featuring organic design and an innovative interior user experience. The Mint powertrain is capable of an estimated 200 miles per full charge and 350-kW fast recharging.

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2010

We all know that battery packs are the weakest link in electric vehicles. Not only are they heavy and expensive, but they take a long time to recharge and on average can only provide around 100 miles per charge.

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Recharge Miles MPH Electric Cars 111

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, with a 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and its 120kW charging capability facilitating recharging to 80% capacity in around 30 minutes at fast-charging stations.

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