CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 17, 2021

We’ve had our Tesla Model 3 SR+ for a bit more than 2 years now. I recently had a service visit for a couple of things, but rather than write only about them, I figured it would be useful for people to see our full service history with the car. I’m going to go backward […].

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Wrightbus unveiled the new new single-deck GB Kite Hydroliner fuel-cell-powered bus and single-deck GB Kite Electroliner battery-powered bus last week at the Millbrook Proving Ground. The GB Kite Hydroliner is powered by a 70 kW or 100 kW Ballard FC Move fuel cell, paired with a 30 kWh or 45 kWh battery system.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The team projects that the high-efficiency vehicle will have a a minimum unit cost of only $1,400 to produce—the price of an average mountain bike—once the funding goal is reached. Of that, the battery will deliver 90 to 95 km; with self-charging and solar, the range increases to 120 km +. The battery is 48V, 22 Ah.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Right ahead of its launch, Kia India claimed the Sonet is the lowest maintenance car in its segment, citing a study. Watch: Kia Sonet 2024 facelift SUV: Armed with ADAS, ready for rivals If you own the Kia Sonet SUV, here are some DIY (do it yourself) tips for you for better maintenance of the car.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Car owners may be tempted to skip maintenance because it is an extra cost they need to pay for. Fortunately, certain maintenance tasks are DIY projects and can save you money, as the average cost of car repairs ranges between $300 to $500. This article highlights some DIY car maintenance tasks you can tackle at home. 

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2023

MAHLE and Midtronics have agreed to jointly develop service equipment for battery electric vehicles. Midtronics contributes its position and technology in both Low and High Voltage battery monitoring, inspection, diagnostics, and service. In the age of electromobility, battery service gets a whole new meaning for independent workshops.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The partners will modify existing AGC trains into battery-operated trains to help decarbonize French rail transport. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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InsideEVs

MAY 30, 2023

After nearly 5 years of driving the Tesla Model 3, an owner reveals that its upkeep is surprisingly light on his wallet.

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InsideEVs

APRIL 24, 2024

This owner discusses other topics too, like range loss, maintenance and service costs and even depreciation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g., from $0.08/kWh

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The battery maker SK Innovation this week started ramping up a massive cell plant for U.S.-made Looking at repairs and maintenance, plug-in hybrids cost less than traditional models. And Canoo has some fast fun with its bare electric-vehicle platform out in the open. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 8, 2021

Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. A little alignment maintenance can save you some bucks.

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2024

The drone flyover, which was conducted by Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness on March 28, 2024, showed a record 446 Megapack batteries in the Lathrop Megafactory’s premises. Trucks that seemed designed to transport the grid-scale batteries from the Megafactory were also spotted at the location. MW of power and 3.9 MWh of energy.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A recent drone flyover of the Tesla Lathrop Megafactory has indicated that the facility is pushing out Megapack batteries at a healthy pace this first quarter. Including installation charges, the 2-hour Megapack costs $2,081,060, while the 4-hour variant costs $1,865,370. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Electric vehicles provide several advantages for Domino’s stores, including ample battery life with the potential to have days of deliveries, zero tailpipe emissions, advanced safety features and lower average maintenance costs than nonelectric vehicles—all without the financial impact of high gasoline prices.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

The partnership agreement allows for Leclanché to provide its Li-ion battery pack solutions, including but not limited to its INT-53 and INT-39 high energy battery packs, to Medha for a wide range of projects including auxiliary and maintenance railway vehicles as well as passenger trains. Its ECE R100.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The analysis found lifetime ownership costs for the most popular EVs on the market under $50,000 are typically $6,000 to $10,000 less than the best gas-powered vehicles in their class (defined by vehicle style, size, interior volume, and cargo space). Lifetime savings of EVs versus comparable gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, neglecting a battery that often requires a jump start may lead to failure at the most inopportune time. Even simple maintenance tasks, such as changing the oil and inspecting the brakes, can help keep your car in good condition and reduce the chances of breakdowns.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Simultaneously, with fuel prices surging as much as 20% in the last six months, and the cumulative costs of internal combustion engine-vehicle maintenance, drivers are increasingly turning to cost-effective electric auto-rickshaws as the modern and reliable vehicles of choice.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2020

Using this real-time status allows AMPLY’s system to forecast when the vehicles will be ready-to-go, and once the vehicles are out delivering passengers, AMPLY’s system can track their return state-of-charge battery level and length of time to recharge. For Tri-Delta, this is realizing up to 40% savings on energy rates.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

kWh battery packs (118 lbs each); mobile charger connects to 120V & 240V outlets (24 lbs); Bluetooth-enabled throttle; connecting power cables, throttle cable and throttle mounting bracket; and Pure Watercraft’s standard prop (16?). Specific product offerings that occur from the collaboration will be disclosed at a later date.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 28, 2024

The Tesla Megapack battery could be considered as one of the rising stars of the company. A lot of this growth would be due to the Megapack battery, Tesla’s flagship energy storage product. A lot of this growth would be due to the Megapack battery, Tesla’s flagship energy storage product. MW of power and 3.9 MWh of energy.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint and battery analytics software provider TWAICE recently signed a long-term strategic partnership. The TWAICE software creates digital twins of high-voltage (HV) batteries to predict battery life and maintenance scenarios and the real-time monitoring of batteries.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2021

MOBIUS will use the funds to scale-up battery module production to support electric aircraft customers through a subscription model including maintenance and salvage services. Standardization is the key to establish safe and efficient operation of electric aircrafts as well as cost efficient re-use and recycling of used batteries.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2020

MCI and Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus will pair for a 9-11 March demonstration tour on Maritime Bus regular routes, inviting passengers to ride along and comment on the performance and comfort of MCI’s battery-electric Commuter Coach. Its battery-electric bus programs are deployed across North America. MCI’s electric era has arrived.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 22, 2024

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. The all-electric SUV will come standard with a range target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions, enabled by an approx.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2019

Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have repurposed end-of-life electric vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems (ESS) for off-grid locations in developing countries or isolated communities. When an electric vehicle’s battery reaches the end of its useful life it is by no means massively depleted.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), the battery stands as one of the most crucial and expensive components, significantly impacting the overall cost of ownership. With the phasing out of subsidies like the FAME II on March 31, 2024, the cost of EVs is expected to rise, posing a challenge to widespread adoption.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Many of us had our first electric vehicle experience with cheap radio-controlled toys that ran on a couple of D batteries before quickly growing wobbly and unresponsive. But don’t take my word about the durability of EV batteries; nothing ensures peace of mind like a warranty.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Battery experts TWAICE and leading telematics company ViriCiti are partnering to deliver comprehensive battery analytics for electric bus fleets. The TWAICE predictive analytics software will be available as a Battery Health add-on module to approximately 3000 electric buses connected to ViriCiti’s platform. ViriCiti dashboard.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Volkswagen Group and the Bosch Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the establishment of a European battery equipment solution provider. The two companies plan to supply integrated battery production systems as well as on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery cell and system manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Equipping 67 of DHL Express’ medium- and heavy-duty trucks with the TRAILAR solar technology is expected to reduce CO 2 emissions by 1,000 kg per year for each vehicle, also lowering both fuel and maintenance costs. This reduces the load on the alternator and, as a result, fuel consumption.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

FreeWire Technologies , a provider of battery-integrated EV charging stations and energy management solutions, has announced a new program that allows businesses to offer and collect payments from EV charging, while FreeWire owns and operates the equipment. The Accelerate program will offer a zero-risk option for charging hosts.

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