Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2013

The study found that the majority of ongoing or recently concluded R&D projects are co-funded by, in rank order, Germany (38.5%), the European Union (27.3%), France (10.7%), the Netherlands (5.9%), and the UK (3.7%). ID4EV); controls allowing grid integration (i.e. EASYBAT, IoE); Battery recycling. Energy storage.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Possibilities include dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries that lead to more cost- competitive vehicles, greater state or federal incentives, or increasing taxes on fossil fuels. Sales of all light duty vehicles are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just 1% annually in Western Europe and 1.3%

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Wind farms stand idle for days on end, a fire interrupts a vital cable from France, a combination of post-Covid economic recovery and Russia tightening supply means the gas price has shot through the roof – and so the market price of both home heating and electricity is rocketing. So that leaves gas with the task of keeping the lights on.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. The transmission line will sidestep the growing difficulties of connecting renewable-energy sources to the power grid.

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With the demise of the North Sea production as the fields empty we are increasingly reliant on the pipe that winds its way across Europe pumping Russian gas into Germany, France and other on route. Or in other words we are reliant on Putin to keep the light on and at his mercy on the cost of the gas. Needs – Solar and Battery.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 29, 2023

But here, and in an even more anonymous office park nearby, startup Zap Energy is trialing a prototype reactor that is already producing high-energy neutrons from nuclear fusion—if not yet enough to send power back into the grid. The unglamorous location is no accident, says Derek Sutherland , Zap’s senior research scientist. “If

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. The battery solution is dead before it starts,” he declares.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Better Place, perhaps better known for its battery swap model, had on display its Level 2 charging stations ( charge spots ). Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. Schneider Electric’s EV charging solutions will include Square D smart charging stations and smart grid technology.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 26, 2023

Energy-saving tips One action is to use less electricity, Rahman said, noting that dimming lights by 20 percent in homes, office buildings, hotels, and schools could save 10 percent of electricity. By better controlling lighting, heating, and cooling, 20 percent of energy could be saved without causing anyone to suffer, he said.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Other changes, compared to the concept that was first revealed back in 2021, include a larger charge indicator embedded within the bonnet that includes a ‘5’ logo that fills to communicate how full the battery is or how much longer it needs to charge. A smaller, lighter 40kWh battery pack will also be offered on the cheapest models.

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The battery packs were made by Williams Advanced Engineering, and a few other components such as motors, inverters and braking systems were made by undisclosed companies. The battery pack, developed and built by Williams Advanced Engineering, is enclosed in a rugged enclosure of carbon fiber composite, which weighs less than 400 kg.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Zenith produces the world’s first portable radio, which includes large batteries, vacuum tubes, and a horn speaker; an early model is here being held by Admiral Donald B. It also improves contrast—the black surround prevents the reflection of ambient light and so sharpens picture detail. Each would profit from stronger U.S.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2009

France-based MDI (Moteur Development International), the developer of a compressed air powertrain and several derivative vehicles, officially handed over the keys to two AirPods to KLM earlier in December. Batteries are common and improving almost daily, while the compressed-air cycle has no present role in any popular automobile platform.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I Most days, most cars are going to have lots of extra battery capacity,” said Mr. Kempton, noting that on average, American automobiles get driven for just one hour each day.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid.

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Driivz

AUGUST 21, 2022

In the EU there are more than 330,000 public charging points, but 69% are concentrated in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, and only about 10% are fast charging stations. . Another aspect of EV charging that is important to EV drivers is the time it will take to charge light-duty (passenger and light truck) electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault unveiled four Lithium-ion battery electric concept vehicles that provide a preview of Renault’s range of production electric vehicles to be released from 2011 on: Twizy ZE Concept (city car); Zoe ZE Concept (compact car); Fluence ZE Concept (5 passenger sedan); and Kangoo ZE Concept (electric van).

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EV Sales

MARCH 22, 2021

Some numbers and percentages in Europe may look different from what you see elsewhere, because I’ve added light-commercial vehicle sales to numerator and denominator, to make the comparison with other regions equitable. If Norway also had an auto or EV-battery industry, no country could catch it in the charts. E-buses were deployed.

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