Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2023

Bremer Strassenbahn AG (BSAG) has ordered 35 all-electric eCitaro G low-floor articulated buses from Mercedes-Benz with the latest NMC 3 (NMC: lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide) battery technology. The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with energy storage start-up, Allye Energy, to create a novel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran. With an overall length of 130 meters, the ferry will be the largest ever vessel of its type.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has used a vehicle dynamics model to evaluate the trade-off between automation and electric vehicle range and battery longevity. They found that automation will likely reduce electric vehicle range by 5–10% for suburban driving and by 10–15% for city driving.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric truck range (the Volvo FL and Volvo FE Electric). The new batteries offer 42% extra energy capacity and can as a result deliver up to 450 km (280 miles) total range from one charge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

and a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and emission-free technology, announced that the next generation of its zero-emission products, Axess Battery Electric Bus (EVO-BE) and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (EVO-FC), are now in development. ElDorado National (California) or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2023

E-Tourneo Courier is one of 10 all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035. The company is investing $50 billion globally through 2026 to achieve a targeted run rate of more than 2 million all-electric vehicles by the end of that year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2023

At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike).

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Electrek

DECEMBER 19, 2023

NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 18, 2023

Find out how this award-winning recycling process transforms scrap metals into new materials that will extend electric vehicle battery range. The post Aluminium recycling process offers extended electric vehicle battery range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new lithium-air battery has four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and will extend electric car range significantly. The post Electric car range significantly boosted by lithium-air battery revelation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft , but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. Even e-aviation boosters tend to envision battery-electric aircraft with far smaller passenger capacities and shorter ranges than the kerosene-fueled kind.

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2023

Candela and Polestar announced a partnership in August of last year that would see automotive-grade EV batteries hit the seas in long-range electric boats. The post Candela reveals world’s longest-range production electric boat, now with Polestar batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. Stellantis is testing EV battery. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The RA electric trailer from Range Energy promises to turn your diesel truck into a hybrid or extend the range of your electric semi – and now it qualifies for a $120,000 voucher in California.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Earlier this month, some electric vehicle (EV) owners in Chicago discovered their batteries were dead during a frigid cold spell. continued] The post Cold Weather Range Loss & Electric Vehicles: Separating Fact From Fiction appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 18, 2024

Vauxhall has opened orders for the new Mokka Electric Long Range, which features a new 54kWh battery and more powerful electric motor for improved efficiency, range and performance.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 29, 2024

Scania continues to expand its offer regarding battery-electric trucks by introducing more electric machines, axle configurations and cab alternatives, plus a number of power take-off solutions. Scania’s range is now far beyond the initial levels where only the most common trucks could be specified.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and making it possible to electrify even more city transport assignments.

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Electrek

APRIL 4, 2023

Sila , a California-based EV battery materials startup, announced today that its range-boosting silicon-based anodes, “Titan Silicon,” are now commercially available after beginning mass production. The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQG G Wagon will be the first to feature the new battery material.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Toyota electric car batteries are set to have more than 1000km driving range, the company has announced in a new battery strategy. The post New Toyota electric car batteries capable of over 1000km range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EV Specifications

APRIL 25, 2024

CATL unveiled the world's first LFP battery that achieves a range above 1000 km with 4C superfast charging - the Shenxing PLUS. The 1000 km pure electric range comes from continuous technological breakthroughs.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2023

GreenPower Motor Company just launched an electric school bus with the biggest battery pack and longest range yet on the US market. more… The post This new electric school bus has a 300-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Lexus unveils two new electric concept cars, with next-generation prismatic high-performance batteries that it says can double the range of the car. The post Lexus debuts two electric concept cars with next-gen long range batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Solar Sal 24 in an electric cuddy cabin boat built by Belmont Boatworks in Belmont, Maine. Powered by an electric motor using batteries recharged by solar panels, it carries enough photovoltaic cells to provide infinite range, at least as long as the sun is shining.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

GreenPower Motor Company’s Mega BEAST is an electric school bus with the biggest battery pack and most extended range yet on the US market. more… The post This new electric school bus has a 300-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 4, 2023

Man sees electric bike advertisement touting 50-mile range. Man’s first ride gets 25 miles before the battery’s charge dwindles. Why does it seem like you can never trust the range numbers that the electric bike makers tell us? It’s a tale as old as time. Man buys e-bike. Man is justifiably disappointed.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

A number of automakers are looking to build future electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries, which are expected to unlock increased energy density, faster charging, and crucially, longer driving ranges. StoreDot unveils integration of 100in5 battery cells into EVs for extreme fast charging What are your thoughts?

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Porsche's upcoming Macan electric SUV to boast high performance, long range, and a new driver-centric AR system. The post Porsche reveals battery, range and unique heads up display of electric Macan appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks introduces bigger battery packs for its medium-duty electric trucks which deliver an increased range of up to 450 kilometres. The post Volvo introduces bigger batteries for electric trucks, lifting range to 450km appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

JUNE 13, 2023

At a recently held technical briefing, Toyota revealed plans for several new technologies, including next-gen EV batteries, aerodynamic drag reduction, and manufacturing upgrades to help transform the company in the electric era.

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Innovation News Network

OCTOBER 17, 2022

University of Cambridge researchers have discovered a mechanism in next-generation battery materials that may limit their performance. The post Battery materials discovery enhances electric vehicle range and performance appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hitting the powertrain of its pickup truck and SUV with a shrink ray has permitted Rivian to offer a new battery option – and a new price point – for its pair of all-electric models. A so-called Standard battery is in the pipe, packing 106 kWh of capacity and an estimated 270 miles of driving range on a full charge.

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