Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging locations that will more than double the number of Fast Chargers publicly available in Seattle. million investment by the BMW Group.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. To support its joint ventures, Ford is direct-sourcing battery cell raw materials as well.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This strategic partnership is the beginning of a long-term collaboration involving the co-design, co-development, production, marketing, and sales of integrated fuel cell-battery solutions. The parties will jointly develop the EMS to optimize the hybrid fuel cell and battery system architecture.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2023

diesel is used in a variety of light-duty truck applications. GM will invest $216 million to prepare the facility to build camshafts, connecting rods and block/head machining supporting future V-8 production at Flint Engine Operations. $55 Flint will continue building the 3.0L turbo-diesel during the facility renovations.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta this week, Bosch is showcasing its portfolio of automated, connected and electrified technologies for commercial vehicles. The Bosch Central Gateway (CGW) enables secure connectivity in commercial vehicles. Powertrain concepts.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2022

Researchers from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) and Stanford University have made the first clear, detailed images of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in the wet environment of a working Li-ion battery by using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM). —Zhang et al.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

A Tesla Megapack-powered project being developed by Neoen at Queensland Green Power Hub has been given the green light for construction. This marks Neoen’s fourth big battery system in Australia and will bring Neoen’s total battery capacity in operation or under construction around the world to over 6 GW.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

In combination with the 10 color worlds of the ambient lighting, there are numerous individualization options. In the course of the slightly changed offer logic, the central display is now part of the standard equipment. Smartphones can now connect wirelessly to the vehicle via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto Wireless.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2021

(Wuling Motors), a supplier of automotive components and one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers of electric cargo vans and light-duty specialty vehicles. A Class 1 vehicle has a GVWR of 6,000 less or less. Urban Delivery is expected to enter the US market at a starting price of approximately $25,000, after incentives.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The updates had previously only been available as part of a test phase for customers who had registered with the “ID. For example, this could be Travel Assist or improved battery performance for long journeys, or even automated driving at a later point in time. The new updates are a central functionality of the digital, connected car.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2021

Subject to ratification of a tentative 2021 agreement reached with Unifor and confirmation of government support, General Motors plans to bring production of its recently announced BrightDrop electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600 ( earlier post ), to its CAMI manufacturing plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. billion (C$1.3 billion (C$1.3

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The FF 81 is a luxury, mass-market electric vehicle from FF, with advanced connectivity and a user experience tailored to a wider audience than the FF 91, which is scheduled to launch in Q3 2022. Located near Seoul, South Korea, Myoung Shin is a parts supplier and automotive manufacturer for numerous first tier OEMs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

The Genesis GV60 enters the US market with a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2016

BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

.& & Busted hoopties often have dead batteries, making the modern booster pack something of a must-have around these parts. Besides, that other car probably has a dead battery, too. & Nevertheless, it was dead simple to connect, belts out 1000A, and started an old V6-equipped Grand Am on the first go. &

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

As part of a newly released Clean Mobility package, the European Commission is proposing a 30% reduction in average CO 2 emissions for new cars and vans from 2021 to 2030. The proposal includes targets both for 2025 and 2030. The 2025 intermediary target of a 15% reduction is intended to kick-start investments immediately.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity. The company has similarly aggressive plans for China and other markets, as 90% of Ford’s new global vehicles will feature connectivity by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

family top model as part of its ACCELERATE brand strategy: the ID.5 5 types are powered by a 77 kWh battery pack. For atmospheric interior lighting, the Ambient Lighting feature offers a choice of up to 30 colors. Light in the cockpit helps by providing visual warnings. In Europe, Volkswagen has launched a new ID.

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EV Central

MARCH 1, 2023

Battery packs and electric motors are at the core of that; Tesla says its next generation drivetrains are about US$1000 cheaper to manufacture than today’s vehicles. The company will also continue innovating on software, in turn utilising data it sources from the connected nature of its vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2017

Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty short-radius distribution—its first series-produced electric truck. The battery of the eActros series-production model is equipped with either three or four battery packs, each with an energy capacity of around 105 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) NEXTCAR Awards. Organization. Description. General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2021

Deceleration is also applied to detected vehicles ahead until they come to a standstill, for example at traffic lights. The EQS marks the launch of a new generation of batteries with significantly higher energy density. The larger of the two batteries has a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh—around 26% more than the EQC.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick (UK) have developed a method to assess the maximum current for commercial 18650 Li-ion batteries, using novel instrumentation methods enabling in operando measurements. times higher than the manufacturer-stated maximum. Amietszajew et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2022

Volkswagen Group China unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. With a luxury X-wing configuration of 11.2m

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

BMW is showcasing new solutions for the “connected car” under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner at the IFA 2015 show in Berlin (4–9 September 2015), one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and home appliance fairs. One of the company’s focal points at the IFA are a pair of apps designed for operating functions inside connected houses.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the Nissan LEAF, but also pulling energy stored in the LEAF's battery pack to partially power external electrical loads, such as buildings and homes. Leading the industry, Nissan has also received certification for second-life LEAF batteries to be used in stationary energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. DC-DC converters are an essential part of our eMobility product portfolio and are used in a variety of vehicle applications.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2010

Saft is providing the Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology for ABB’s new SVC (Static Var Compensator) Light with Energy Storage—its latest development within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) family. Hierarchy of the battery solution. Source: ABB. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For companies that invest in EV charging, deploying battery storage can reduce power demand charges. Charging on demand is a tricky part of EV charging station operation. Typically, there are three parts to commercial energy bills: 1. Typically, there are three parts to commercial energy bills: 1. Energy Consumption.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

Canada-based Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) has begun production of four converted electric bi-directional charging Ancillary Power Vehicles (APVs) ( earlier post ) as part of the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC) Micro-Grid project at Wheeler Air Base, Hawaii.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The news comes as part of Houston Metro being selected among projects to receive funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Accelerating Innovative Mobility ( AIM ) grant of nearly $1.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery.

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Push EVs

JUNE 23, 2022

CATL released more details on its new module-less battery packs called Qilin, which are expected to be mass produced and come on the market in 2023. In 2019, CATL launched the world’s first module-less battery pack CTP, taking the lead in achieving a volume utilization efficiency of over 50%. First, let’s see the press release.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Drivers will only have to park yard tractors near charging stations versus manually connecting vehicles to the stations.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

Moreover, the 3D printed parts reduce weight and keep the rigidity for better corner attack. Battery capacity. In addition, Parametric Pixel lighting provides a futuristic flourish. Battery capacity. RN22e elevates the corner carving feel with inevitably heavier weight, by exploring torque vectoring by twin clutch.

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