Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

Rapidly moving towards becoming a fully electric car company, Volvo Cars is bringing battery cell technology development and production closer to home and aims to tailor its future batteries to the needs of its customers: a longer range and faster charging times. —Henrik Green, chief technology officer.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

In the event of an extended power outage, such as a public safety power shutoff, electricity stored in the microgrid’s battery storage system can provide back-up power at VTA’s Cerone bus yard to allow the agency to continue operating battery-electric buses, serving riders and providing emergency transport if needed.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2018

has acquired Johnson Matthey’s UK automotive battery systems business , a subsidiary of Johnson Matthey that specializes in high-voltage automotive grade battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. Cummins Inc. —Robert MacLeod, Chief Executive, Johnson Matthey. The acquisition was signed and closed on 31 January.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2019

Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions, launches as a new entity and world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. Clarios’ product portfolio includes absorbent glass mat batteries (AGM); low-voltage Li-ion batteries; enhanced flooded batteries; and standard lead-acid batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

In a seamless transition, further e-drive components will be manufactured there with immediate effect in addition to producing high-voltage battery modules, which is already being done since May 2021. In this way, the electric mobility expertise of the workforce, which has been built up over the past years, will be used and advanced further.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Daimler AG is expanding its global battery production network and is paving the way for the creation of a cross-divisional electro initiative. Accumotive was founded in 2009 is producing lithium ion-batteries for Mercedes-Benz and smart brand vehicles. Mercedes-Benz cars will invest €10 billion in the expansion of its electric fleet.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The Amherst Islander II (Damen 6819 E3) is fully electric with a 1.9 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The BMW Group will launch a new era of e-mobility from 2025 with the models of its NEUE KLASSE ( earlier post )— using newly-developed cylindrical battery cells optimized for the new architecture for the first time. The battery system plays a key role in the body structure of the NEUE KLASSE.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2019

NASA will provide $6 million over the course of three years to support a University Leadership Initiative (ULI) project focused on the development of a fully electric aircraft platform that uses cryogenic liquid hydrogen as an energy storage method. University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2018

Classification society DNV GL has launched a Joint Development Project (JDP), designed to advance the understanding of the use of lithium-ion batteries in the shipping industry. Energy storage system onboard a passenger ferry. Concerted lithium-ion Battery Risk Assessment. Battery Safety Testing Program.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Dow Kokam and PVI are partnering on a small fleet of fully electric refuse trucks. The electric truck and its battery system, which will be produced and assembled in France, were unveiled at Pollutec 2010 by PVI and its partner SITA, a subsidiary of Suez Environnement, alongside examples of Dow Kokam’s battery system technology.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2013

Williams Advanced Engineering, the division of the Williams group that commercialises Formula One based technologies, is to partner with Spark Racing Technology to design and assemble a battery system for the 42 cars that will be used in the FIA Formula E Championship. —Sir Frank Williams, Founder and Team Principal of Williams.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

Tritium, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, and Miller Technology , a supplier of mobile mining equipment for safety and productivity, are partnering to provide fast chargers and light-duty battery EVs for the mining industry. —Paul Summers, Miller Technology’s Lead Battery Electric Vehicle Engineer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2017

Over the course of an eight-month endurance test, the Germany-based high-performance battery system provider AKASOL subjected its latest generation of Li-ion battery modules—AKAMODULE 46Ah and 53Ah—to a range of extreme conditions. At temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees Celsius, the battery components worked for 1.5

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Get Electric Vehicle

JANUARY 7, 2022

At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. The technology can be used in a real-world electric vehicle (EV) powertrain by combining them with traditional lithium-ion cells to form a hybrid battery system.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Volvo Trucks will introduce all-electric Volvo VNR regional-haul demonstrators in California next year, operating in distribution, regional-haul and drayage operations. Sales of the VNR Electric in North America will begin in 2020. Sister company Volvo Buses has sold more than 4,000 electrified buses since 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2017

At the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO 2017 in Atlanta, XALT Energy introduced its first second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The 65Ah UHE cell will also be used in XALT Energy’s new XPAND XMOD module, the XMOD114E, said Richard Cundiff, CEO of XALT Energy.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2011

Dow Kokam has signed two agreements to provide lithium-ion battery solutions to power electric medium-duty commercial vehicles with Motiv Power Systems and ZeroTruck, all designated for fleet operations. The fully-electric, 20-passenger shuttle bus has a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2019

The lithium-ion battery has an energy content of 80 kWh. The power consumption and range of electric vehicles greatly depend on the driving style. The vehicle structure of the EQC has been adapted to suit the special requirements of the electrical components and battery, and is configured to achieve the usual high safety level.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2021

Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. The usable capacity of the batteries in Europe is 66.5 These batteries are manufactured at the Daimler plants in Kamenz (Germany) and Jawor (Poland).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2012

e performance was broken down into a dozen work packages from the energy storage system to the control concept to dynamic stability control. Together the three electric motors produce 150 kW (204 hp) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque. Their interaction makes the e Sport a fully electric quattro.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The top awardee in this segment is Pinnacle Engines ( earlier post ), which is receiving $8 million for the design and demonstration of an electrification-enabled full-featured opposed piston 4-stroke engine for hybrid and range extender applications. Novel Polymer-enhanced Rechargeable Aluminum-Alkaline Battery Technology – $2,000,000.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Featuring two asynchronous electric motors at the front and rear axles with a combined output of 300 kW, an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and combined power consumption of 22.2 kWh/ 100km, the EQC delivers an electric range of more than 450 km according to the NEDC. Support arms raise the battery to the vehicle’s floor from below.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2017

and 12m city buses, articulated or bi-articulated buses and other electric vehicles to serve cities. In 2016, 6 units were delivered to Marseille for France’s first fully electric line along with other units to San Sebastián and Bilbao. The product range includes 10.8m

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Audi sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. The 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is a 4-door, 5-passenger, all-electric coupe crossover built on a Volkswagen MEB platform. In the U.S.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Mack LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle ( earlier post ), is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania. LVO is where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Then this Electric Vehicle Interview Questions and Answers will definitely help you out. There are different types of firms working in the electric vehicle domain. EV charger manufacturers, EV manufacturers, EV controller design companies, etc. 3 What are the main components of an electric vehicle?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

In conjunction with the electric unit, this functions as a torque converter. The lithium-ion battery energy storage system of the Audi A8 hybrid is mounted in the rear section. During electrical—i.e. When conditions permit, the driver can also select the electric mode by actuating a separate e-key in the cockpit.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services (MFS) recently launched an all-inclusive Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) program to help simplify the purchase process and help customers better manage expenses associated with acquiring the Mack LR Electric battery-electric truck ( earlier post ). Mack LR Electric Eco-Cycle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The Eco Caravan upgrades the standard Cessna Grand Caravan with Ampaire’s integrated propulsion system of a compression ignition engine and an electric engine. A battery pack in a body fairing preserves passenger and cargo capacity for the aircraft. Cost of operation is reduced by 25 to 40 percent depending on airline route structure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2022

Turntide Technologies is launching Turntide Electrification , a suite of world-class battery and powertrain components made to decarbonize commercial and industrial transport segments including, off-highway vehicles, autonomous guided vehicles, construction, trucks and buses, marine, and passenger rail.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

To that end, Caterpillar showcased a number of on-site generators capable of generating electric power to store in its battery energy storage system (BESS). electric mini excavator Caterpillar 301.9 electric mini excavator; image by the author. Caterpillar BESS at CES2024; image by the author.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers hesitated to embrace electric vehicles due to worries about range anxiety, possibly stemming from uncertainty about the technology. What Are EV Range Anxiety and Range Confidence?

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 7, 2021

BYD sold 68,018 battery-electric buses worldwide . BYD battery-electric buses. BYD has sold 68,018 battery-electric buses. As part of the collaboration, BYD will implement Levo’s technology and capital to offer fully financed medium and heavy-duty BYD commercial EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

The EADS Group—comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter—is demonstrating at the Paris Air Show 2013 a number of initiatives in the field of electric and hybrid propulsion, which it calls its “E-aircraft projects”. An on- board 24 V electrical network supplies the avionics and the radios via a converter.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fortunately, another technological revolution is well underway, in the automotive industry, which is being transformed by advances in power electronics, electric motors, and energy storage. These same advances are offering enticing new options for airplane designers. In flight, safety implications are elevated.

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