Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

MHI) will supply two electric buses to serve in a transportation system being planned by the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2020

Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its popular Vito mid-size van, including the electric eVito Tourer version ( earlier post ). The electric drivetrain (eATS) powers the front wheels with a peak output of 150 kW (90 kW sustained) and 362 N·m of torque. The eVito Tourer features combined power consumption of 26.2

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

The Croatian company develops and produces electromobility components and also produces electrically powered super sports cars in-house. Porsche initiated a development partnership with Rimac against the back-drop of its electric mobility campaign. The company also develops and produces electric bikes.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2023

The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 seconds for the Q8 Sportback e-tron with ultra package , as well as efficiency gains through aerodynamic advancements and improvements to both battery cell chemistry and packaging. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5 hours at 19.2kW (240V/80A).

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Blink Charging

JULY 28, 2022

Electric cars are on the rise. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Part of the answer to this question lies in the efficiency of EV batteries. Electric cars are much older. Looking Back in the Mirror. Moving Forward.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The new MINI Cooper SE electric vehicle (fuel consumption combined: 0.0 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 16.8 – 14.8 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 13.9 – 13.5 l/100 km; electric power consumption combined: 13.9 – 13.5 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

kWh battery pack with a 168 kW rear motor; dual-motor e-WD models features the 77.4 kWh battery pack with a 74 kW front motor and a 165 kW rear motor. The 2023 EV6 GT is equipped with dual motor e-AWD (160 kW front, 270 kW rear) that produces 576 hp and 545 ft-lb (739 N·m) of torque; 0-60 mph takes 3.4 Power / Drive.

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Kia Wind Miles America 259

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

Hino) will begin trials using a small battery-electric truck (EV Truck) in Yamato delivery operations. The three partners will verify the suitability and practicality of using the EV Trucks in delivery operations, and the results will be used to make improvements for the commercial launch of electric trucks. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Volkswagen Group is embracing micromobility as part of its electric mobility strategy. Streetmate – The medium-range electric scooter. The Streetmate scooter also benefits the environment with an electric drive system with zero local emissions and very low noise levels. The battery has a rated capacity of 1.3

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Lithium Ion Electric Electrical Miles 207

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. By comparison, the 55 quattro features a 95 kWh battery with up to 255.4 The entry-level model also features e-quattro all-wheel-drive delivered by an electric motor mounted on each axle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

In conjunction with the Paris Motor Show, Dow Kokam announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer LUMENEO to power the NEOMA EV. The battery-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2015

The BMW Group and the SCHERM group have put a 40-ton electric truck for material transport into service on public roads in a one-year pilot. The truck, a Terberg YT202-EV electric tractor, has successfully completed its first test drives. The truck battery takes three to four hours to charge. Top speed is 40 km/h (25 mph).

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BMW Transportation Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

US mpg); combined electric power consumption of 18.1–17.6 lb-ft) of torque with a powerful electric motor. The electric range of the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro is up to 51 kilometers (31.7 In electric-only mode, the plug-in hybrid can reach a speed of up to 135 km/h (83.9 l/100 km (112.0–123.8 mi) in the WLTP cycle.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The e-tron GT is Audi’s third electric vehicle, following the Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi e-tron Sportback slated for 2019. mph) in around 3.5 mph) in just over 12 seconds. mph) in around 3.5

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Electrek

APRIL 28, 2021

Walmart is offering the GOTRAX Shift S1 Electric Bike for $499 shipped. Featuring a riding speed of 20 MPH and range of 15-miles, this bike is great for getting around town this spring and summer. With a range as long as it has, you can easily trek to and from work or the store before it’s time to recharge.

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Green MPH Recharge Store 119

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. The new version of the smart electric drive will be on sale 1 May.).

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2010

We all know that battery packs are the weakest link in electric vehicles. Not only are they heavy and expensive, but they take a long time to recharge and on average can only provide around 100 miles per charge.

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Recharge Miles MPH Electric Cars 111

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2019

MINI USA announced that the 2020 MINI Cooper SE battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will reach US showrooms in early March of 2020 with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,900 plus an additional $850 Destination & Handling fee. seconds and achieve a top speed of 93 mph.

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Electrek

APRIL 9, 2021

Amazon is offering the Jetson Eris Electric Scooter for $349.99 It has a max range of 12 miles before you need to recharge and can travel at up to 14 MPH. The LCD display shows you your speed, how far you’ve traveled, and battery status. This scooter is great for riding around town this spring.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

At the Beijing Motor Show, Dongfeng Citroën unveiled an electric version of the C-Elysée—its best-selling vehicle in China, with 90,000 sales in 2015. Scheduled for launch in China in 2017, this model reflects Dongfeng Citroën’s ambitions to be a key player in electric vehicles for the Chinese public.

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Lithium Ion Polymer Chinese MPH 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

PEUGEOT will unveil the all-new PEUGEOT 208 at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, with a choice of gasoline, diesel and electric (EV) powertrains set to be available from launch. The zero-emission PEUGEOT e-208 is the first in a series of 100% electric models, as PEUGEOT prepares to electrify its entire range by 2023.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The CARe 500, an electric car based on the Fiat 500, is now available from €23,900 (US$32,900). This price does not include batteries, which can be leased fore €150, including a flat-rate fee for electricity. Alternatively, the CARe 500 is available with batteries from €36,900 (US$50,800).

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Batteries Battery Purchase MPH 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

Detroit Electric SP:01. Detroit Electric unveiled the SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat battery-electric sports car. With a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.7 A second battery pack is located on top of the electric motor. Click to enlarge.

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Detroit Miles Range Electric 287

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

BMW’s plant in Berlin has begun series production of the battery-electric BMW C evolution maxi-scooter. This enables the C evolution to achieve a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph, electronically limited) and gives it better acceleration than some maxi-scooters powered by engines with displacements of 600 cc or more.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2012

Valence Technology has signed an extended supply agreement with France-based electric industrial vehicle maker PVI. In addition to the battery systems, Valence has provided a broad range of engineering support to PVI. In addition to the battery systems, Valence has provided a broad range of engineering support to PVI.

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Li-ion Supplies Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class.

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Mercedes Miles Rhode Island Range 291

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2013

BRUSA Elektronik AG is to supply the main drivetrain components such as motors, inverters and chargers for the E-FORCE, Switzerland’s first all-electric 18-tonne truck. The E-FORCE truck, built with an IVECO Stralis chassis, uses dual 120 kWh, 400V LiFePo 4 battery packs. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The first all-electric Jeep could be delivered to US customers as soon as July. Jeep’s CEO also confirmed we may see the electric Wrangler-like Recon launch by the end of the year. Ahead of its official launch, Jeep is hyping the electric SUV with new teasers. You can see Jeep’s iconic design evolving as it shifts to electric.

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Electrek

MAY 25, 2021

Amazon is offering the Segway Ninebot S Smart Self-Balancing Electric Scooter for $449.99 The Ninebot S Electric Scooter can travel at up to 10 MPH for 13.7 miles before it needs to be recharged. Its compact size weighs in at just 28-pounds, though it can carry up to 220-pounds.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. Recharging takes 2.5

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Kits Electric Electrical Conversion 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

will offer six units of the electric Nissan New Mobility Concept ( earlier post ) for Japan’s first ultra-compact mobility rental car service in Teshima, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa prefecture as part of a pilot project for ultra-compact mobility to be conducted on the island. Nissan Motor Co., Nissan New Mobility Concept.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2016

Sweden inaugurated a test stretch of electric road on the E16 in Sandviken, thus becoming one of the first countries to conduct tests with electric power for heavy transports on public roads. The truck has a pantograph on the roof that feeds 750 VDC to the truck’s hybrid electric system. meters over the roadway.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. The first truck to be outfitted with a PbC battery string has been completed and is now on the road going through its final test procedures.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” Two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSM) with a system output of more than 600 hp (440 kW) accelerate the Mission E Cross Turismo to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2011

The Volvo Car Corporation has begun production of the C30 Electric ( earlier post ); initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately after the summer. The car is recharged from a regular household power socket. A full recharge takes about 7 hours.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2019

Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. This bespoke battery pack lies where the original 6.0-liter This bespoke battery pack lies where the original 6.0-liter

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