Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Among the findings of the study: Those that have driven a hybrid or electric vehicle rate fuel efficiency as being very good to excellent, but most rate the ride, performance, style and maintenance as good at best. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Surveys. This rose to a high of 62% in Italy).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Working principle of a redox flow battery. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal near Karlsruhe are developing improved redox flow batteries for automotive applications in an attempt to address storage capacity and charging time limitations of current Li-ion battery solutions for electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2022

With the recent explosion of the EV sector, more consumers are considering electric powertrains due to their lack of maintenance and other advantages, like not having to pay upwards of $7 for a gallon of gas. As the average price of an EV costs $60,000 in today’s market, the Volkswagen ID.4 Credit: General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Under the agreement, Nuvera will manufacture the PowerTap systems and Airgas will provide distribution, installation, monitoring and maintenance of the equipment, as well as backup hydrogen, at customer sites. Tags: Brief. Roberto Cordaro, Nuvera Fuel Cells CEO.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

announced the beginning of the pre-order process for the battery-electric LEAF in Japan, as well a starting price of ¥3.76 million (US$25,800) and then a monthly fee of ¥10,000 (US$108), which includes the cost for electricity. A quick charger provides 80% of battery capacity in less than 30 minutes. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Safeguarding Your EV We probably don’t have to tell you that electric vehicles often come with a hefty price tag. Extremely cold and hot temperatures can affect the performance of your electric car by draining the battery faster. A 2020 study found that EVs can save you hundreds of dollars each year in fuel and maintenance costs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

The USPS chose this as one of five solutions in a feasibility study for the possible conversion of its 142,000 Long Life Vehicles (LLVs) to plug-in Battery Electric Vehicles. Products within in tzero product suite include: Drive System: includes an integrated, bi-directional battery charger, Power Electronics Unit (PEU) and Motor.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Despite Europe having adopted battery electric vehicles far more quickly than North America, the market is still confronting a lot of the same problems. Loathed public charging stations (Tesla Superchargers excluded) may also just be the result of the involved companies underestimating the level of maintenance required.&

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2010

kWh battery system with active thermal management, the CODA offers a range of up to 120 miles based on US06 and LA4/UDDS EPA tests. As part of that agreement, Enterprise will provide courtesy transportation vehicles to CODA customers during service and maintenance periods. Tags: Brief. Equipped with a 33.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

resulting in a 15% improvement in total cost per mile while maintaining similar reliability and operational performance as compared to conventional vehicles, according to an assessment by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Source: Lammert 2009.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Under the MoU both parties will collaborate to build and market a battery-powered commercial vehicle, equipped with a Proton Power PM200 fuel cell system as a range extender. The PM200 uses new stack technology designed for mass production and cost reduction. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

CODA Automotive, a California-based, US-engineered electric car and battery company, is now accepting deposits for its 100% electric, four-door, five-passenger electric sedan. In addition, CODA owners will receive a courtesy loan vehicle provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car during warranty repairs or scheduled maintenance appointments.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

a developer of large fuelcell vehicles such as mine loaders and mine locomotives, unveiled an operational hydrogen fuelcell hybrid switch locomotive at BNSF’s Topeka System Maintenance Terminal. A lead-acid traction battery allows transients above 1 MW. The vehicle platform was based on the Green Goat diesel-battery hybrid switcher.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2010

NREL started a 12-month in-use technology evaluation comparing in-use fuel economy and maintenance costs of gHEVs and comparative diesel parcel delivery trucks in April 2009. NREL collected and analyzed data for in-use fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

ISE’s modular cassette design is light weight and scalable, which simplifies and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty. The modular architecture also makes upgrading easier as cell technology advances.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

In addition to the hydrogen fuel cell supplanting the diesel genset, the demonstration vehicle will use an advanced lithium-ion-based energy storage system that increases battery life and substantially reduces vehicle weight. Tags: Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2010

The Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies, which will provide the facilities for maintenance, will also have charge infrastructure onsite. The project will cost approximately $1.1 Tags: Brief. million, of which about $500,000 in funding will come from the US Department of Energy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. The system controller initializes the battery pack.

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Motor Motors Motoring Energy Storage 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

The Flywheel capacitor will not use chemical battery-based energy storage systems. A small electric pump will occasionally top up the vacuum so that no regular maintenance is required. As well as offering low running costs the flywheel capacitor is a green alternative to regularly replacing batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

The study found that for small and medium passenger vehicles, expected lifetime cost per kilometer for EVs is already lower than that of conventional ICE. The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. Future costs have been discounted at 7%. Source: AECOM.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2009

A roof-mounted Li-ion battery system has an output of 180 kW and a weight of less than 350 kg, including cooling. The batteries are charged not only by the diesel generator but also by fuel-saving energy recuperation from braking. Tags: Diesel Heavy-duty Hybrids.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. Buying one of these will cost about half what the Tesla Model S will cost and you can get it a full year earlier.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2009

The agreement enables Saft to add the new supercapacitor technology to its portfolio of leading edge battery technologies. By providing effective and reliable starting power for large diesel engines at low temperatures or in frequent stop-start usage the supercapacitors will allow the vehicle battery to be optimized for the application.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

SEV US Corp will initially focus its production on battery-electric-powered vehicles for depot-based predictable-route delivery fleets. The first truck model produced will be the Smith Newton—the world’s largest battery-electric-powered truck. Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The SOLO will be a lightweight electric crossover with an on-board 30 kW Capstone microturbine that will charge the crossover’s batteries and super capacitors while in operation or at rest. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2009

The system combines a 100 kW AC induction traction motor, power electronics and 288 V NiMH battery pack with the conventional 5.4-liter The Balance hybrid can deliver up to a 40% increase in fuel economy, 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 30% reduction in maintenance costs. Tags: Hybrids. A Collins bus.

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Green Authority

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Much to the rider’s benefit, this bike includes many accessories that would typically come at an additional cost with other brands, such as a fender, front headlight, and rear rack. If this is your first e-bike or you have never done any hands-on bicycle maintenance before, prepare for a learning curve.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When it comes to self-generated renewable energy, solar PV is a reliable and efficient solution with a realistic price tag and minimal maintenance requirements. It can even be paired with a domestic battery device to store self-generated energy for use during the evenings. Savvy saving – investing in solar. In result?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

To further cost-reduction through the use of common parts, the new Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid bus is powered by two fuel cell systems of the same type used in the B-Class F-CELL. The fuel cell drive system is also practically maintenance-free, and has a long operating life. Tags: Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hydrogen. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Engineered specifically for urban delivery routes and service/maintenance operations, the Enova Ze plug-in step van drive system offers a range of up to 150 miles per charge and can reach a top speed of 65 mph. Operating costs are projected to be $.08- Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The systems are capable of delivering more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles per day for 20 years with minimal maintenance, the company says. The flywheel utilizes a fully integrated, permanent magnet, brushless, DC motor generator to provide clean energy capture with lower costs than traditional energy substations.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Due to “unforeseen battery supply constraints,” fewer than expected RAV4 Primes have gotten to the USA. will be making all the batteries powering those vehicles. Low maintenance costs.

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Miles PHEV Toyota Range 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 Battery type. Li-poly battery pack. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive. Theta II 2.4-liter

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2009

The D7E demonstrates Caterpillar’s commitment to the industry with a machine that does more work and consumes less fuel and parts, providing customers with lower owning and operating costs. The engine in the D7E is entirely beltless, eliminating the need for belt maintenance and replacement. Tags: Heavy-duty Hybrids Off-road.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2009

The budget will be used to fund the participants from the EU and Associated Countries and to fund up to 5% of the total eligible costs of the Chinese participants in order to cover costs not funded by the People’s Republic of China, such as translations, traveling and management costs. Improving cost efficiency (development and.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 13 projects to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and to create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. million in cost-share funding from industry participants in addition to the Federal money. Louis, MO).

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