Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. Yet propelling this full-size luxury barge still demands a 112 kWh battery aboard.

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Batteries Battery Supplies GM 94

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

4 is a battery pack comprising 288 pouch cells in 12 modules, positioned in the underbody to create a low center of gravity for optimal driving dynamics as well as extremely well-balanced weight distribution. 4 can be charged with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fast-charging capability. The heart of the ID.4

America 273

America SUV Electric Electrical 273

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

THINK’s G4 EV drive controller is a fourth-generation system, underpinning the THINK City EV with a power electronics system comprising the charger, DC-DC converter, inverter and vehicle control module. THINK says that business-to-business agreements for the controller are underway in Asia, Europe and South America.

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Asia Think City South America 2003 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

The four-passenger, two-door mega city vehicle (MCV) car can drive 50 kilometers (31 miles) emission-free in city traffic on its 12 kWh battery pack before the range extender kicks in. A fully depleted battery can be recharged in approximately three hours from the 380 volt grid. Battery pack. Motor and power electronics.

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Extended Range Audi Range Electric Vehicles 247