IVECO BUS signs a framework agreement for the sale of up to 500 electric buses in Belgium
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 26, 2023
Available in 4 different lengths, it offers a choice of overnight slow charging or fast charging using a pantograph.
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Volkswagen AG Elli charging network now operating 400,000 charging points in Europe
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Volkswagen AG and its charging and energy brand Elli now operate 400,000 charging points in Europe—the largest charging network there, with more than 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size by adding about 200,000 new charging points.
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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium
Green Car Congress
MAY 25, 2016
The Fast-E project, co-financed by the European Union and nine companies, has officially launched , with the objective of installing 241 fast-charging charging stations in Germany and 37 in Belgium. A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations.
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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2021
The C40 Recharge propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.
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Volvo Trucks opens its first battery plant; cells and modules from Samsung SDI
Green Car Congress
MAY 19, 2022
Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty trucks. In the new battery plant, cells and modules from Samsung SDI will be assembled into battery packs that are tailor-made for Volvo Trucks´ heavy-duty electric range: Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX.
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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant yesterday, 14 December, marking the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. The highly automated manufacture of electric motors in Györ. AUDI AG has owned the Belgium site since 2007.
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Volvo Trucks leading market in Europe and in N America for electric heavy-duty trucks
Green Car Congress
MAY 15, 2023
In total, the manufacturer has sold almost 5,000 electric trucks in about 40 countries. Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. In the third quarter of 2023, serial production will also start at Volvo’s largest factory in Ghent, Belgium.
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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2021
Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. Audi was among the first automotive manufacturers to publicly support and align its actions with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. 2021 Audi e-tron.
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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge
Green Car Congress
JUNE 3, 2021
The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks moving to Rotterdam and The Hague
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 7, 2020
After about a year of intensive practical use by ten customers in Germany and Switzerland, eight of the purely battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks are now successively going to new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Drivers are very pleased with the continuous availability of torque across the entire speed range.
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Renault boosts range of ZOE EV to 400 km with new 41 kWh pack option
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault introduced its enhanced-range ZOE electric vehicle. 40 battery, ZOE now has a range of up to 400 km (249 miles) NEDC—twice the distance of the original launch version of the ZOE. At the same, ZOE owners can benefit from a range of new connected services and equipment upgrades. Trip and Z.E.
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Imec doubles energy density of its solid-state Li-metal batteries to 400 Wh/liter
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2019
Imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, digital and energy technologies and partner in EnergyVille—a collaboration between the Flemish research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt—has developed a solid-state Li-metal battery cell with an energy density of 400 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours).
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297 Imec produces prototype solid-state Li-ion battery with 200 Wh/L; solid electrolyte applied as a liquid
Green Car Congress
APRIL 11, 2018
Imec, a global research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, has fabricated an innovative type of solid-state Li-ion battery achieving an energy density of 200 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). Imec has now made a prototype battery with this new electrolyte.
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Third Dutch hydrogen station opens; new VDL fuel cell bus concept
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 9, 2013
The station features a Hydrogenics HySTAT electrolysis system designed and built by Hydrogenics’ Belgium-based On-Site Generation division. On the day of the opening, VDL Bus & Coach, a major Dutch bus manufacturer, unveiled a new fuel cell bus concept. The unit can be deployed in standard, articulated and double-articulated buses.
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270 Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2017
The Panamera plug-in hybrids (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive) have a purely electric range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles). In France, for example, the figure is 70%, in Austria it is more than 80% and in Belgium it is even more than 90%. The Porsche Engineering subsidiary also developed a fast charging system.
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Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration program of electric cars in Shanghai
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
An infrastructure with more than 13,000 charging stations and 15 battery swapping stations is being built, in order to support the real-life use of electric vehicles. The Volvo C30 Electric is manufactured in the Volvo Cars Ghent plant in Belgium and finalized in the Torslanda plant in Sweden.
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Leclanché signs preferred partnership agreement with Škoda Electric to supply battery packs for electric buses
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2017
Energy storage company Leclanché SA and Škoda Electric, a manufacturer of electric drives and traction motors for trolley and electric buses, have signed a Joint Development Agreement and Framework Purchase Contract through which Leclanché will provide Škoda Electric with battery solutions for its electric bus expansion strategy.
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Bombardier launches PrimoveCity for multi-modal stationary or mobile inductive charging of electric vehicles
Green Car Congress
APRIL 16, 2011
PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars. PRIMOVE can charge vehicles not just when parked, but also in motion. Earlier post.). Energy storage (e.g.
Blink’s 2023 Year in Review
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DECEMBER 19, 2023
2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere. In our Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Report , we proudly announced that Blink has successfully contracted, sold, or deployed nearly 85,000 charging stations since its inception, following two consecutive quarters of regular growth.
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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away
Green Car Congress
MARCH 10, 2011
However, while interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 69% of respondents willing to consider an EV today, current market offerings generally fall far short of consumers’ expectations for driving range, charging time, and purchase price. —David Raistrick, automotive partner and head of manufacturing at Deloitte UK.
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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe
Green Car Congress
MAY 27, 2015
l/100 km) on the European combined cycle, a range of 817 miles on one tank of fuel and CO 2 emissions of 99 g/km. On 1 June, two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) team will set out on the journey from Aalst, Belgium. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6
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Audi Brussels to produce exclusively e-tron quattro SUV, battery packs; A1 production moving to Spain
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2016
The site in Belgium will thus become a key plant for electric mobility at the Volkswagen Group. It will have full everyday practicality with a range of more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) and will feature quick battery charging. The plant will also produce its own battery packs.
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Volvo Car Corporation begins production of the Volvo C30 Electric for leasing customers in Europe
Green Car Congress
JUNE 8, 2011
The Volvo C30 Electric will be manufactured and delivered to leasing customers throughout Europe, including in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway. The operating range is up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) per full charge. As a result, the luggage compartment is unchanged. A full recharge takes about 7 hours.
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218 BRUSA supplying complete electric drivetrain for at least 250 Volvo C30 Electrics
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Volvo’s electric car will be manufactured and delivered to leasing customers throughout Europe, including Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway with first deliveries commencing late 2011. kW charger charges the battery at household 230 V outlets in six to eight hours (at 16 Amp) or ten hours (at 10 Amp).
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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Click to enlarge.
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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Electric sign a European Cooperation Agreement for the co-development of electromobility solutions; BEVs and PHEVs
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Through this non-exclusive and renewable agreement, GE and PSA Peugeot Citroën seek to develop a new EV mobility offer in Europe that will enable B2B customers to overcome the current EV constraints (mileage, charging time, vehicle size).
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REVA Electric Car Company Building New Plant in Bangalore
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Reva Electric Car Company (RECC), the manufacturer of the REVA electric car, is building a new assembly plant in Bangalore, India with a capacity of 30,000 units per year, to accommodate the increased production of the REVA and for the planned one new model per year from the end of 2009. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Depending on the degree of charge of the lithium-ion batteries, a central computer determines when the diesel engine provides the drive and when and to what extent the electric motor is used. When these batteries are fully charged, the LF Hybrid truck can travel about two kilometers electrically without needing the diesel engine to drive it.
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207 Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2011
range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle. Vehicle range is clearly an issue among consumers. American consumers have the highest range expectations with only 63% satisfied with a range of 300 miles—despite the fact that 77% of American respondents said they drive only 50 miles or less per weekday.
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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech
Cars That Think
JUNE 27, 2022
Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. And part of the change involves extending the city’s EV-charging network. “We We want to predict where we need to build the next electric charging station.”. This is good for the grid.
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FEBRUARY 25, 2021
While the XC40 PHEV major market was Germany (573 units), there were several others also helping in significant volumes, like the Netherlands (367), France (357), the UK (350), Belgium (434) and Italy (399). #2 and CCS!), 5 Volkswagen ID.3 4 over the ID.3.
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98 SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Four variants of the new range of zero-emissions EV80 battery electric vehicles are on display in Hannover, and two Maxus EV80 vans are available for visitors to test drive.
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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Charged spoke with Robert Privette, Umicore’s Business Development Manager for North America.
How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain
Charged EVs
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Umicore is actively working with cell manufacturers to advance SSB tech, and recently opened a material prototyping center in Belgium that supports all the steps in SSB production, from formulation to testing. Charged spoke with Robert Privette, Umicore’s Business Development Manager for North America.
DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Dutch truck manufacturer DAF—a division of Paccar—is showcasing the LF Electric, CF Electric and CF Hybrid Innovation trucks. vocational product range that set the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. DAF’s flagship XF is for heavy and long distance transport.
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220 Testing confirms Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious downsizing; 1.0L demo at Aachen
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Independent on-engine test results have verified the simulation predictions that a Torotrak V-Charge variable drive mechanical supercharger enables more ambitious levels of engine downsizing. version when fitted with a V-Charge unit. Test results for NVH show the sound pressure level of a V-Charge installation is up to 98.5%
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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2021
Charging is made easy through dual charging ports, adding convenience for the driver to charge up to 150 kW—which can provide about 5-80% charge in under 30 minutes—at a Level 3 DC public fast charger. MSRP does not include $1,095 destination charge, tax, title, or additional feels. Audi e-tron S.
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243 Pike Research ranks ChargePoint, DBT as top EV charging equipment supply companies
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 31, 2012
The new Pike Pulse Grid for EVSE manufacturers. ChargePoint and DBT USA will showcase a joint EV charging station innovation at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show next week in Las Vegas). Pike’s top 11-20 countries are: Austria, Australia, Belgium, India, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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271 Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer cuts air resistance by 18%, fuel consumption between 4–5%; new Aerodynamics rig truck
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
In real terms, trucks which are subject to toll charges on German motorways (12 t and above) cover around 25 billion kilometres which corresponds to 300 million litres of diesel that can be saved in a year, as well as more than 800,000 tonnes of CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.) It Click to enlarge. Rigid truck. m, a width of 2.55
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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
An SUV with style Power and Range The 2023 C40 Recharge Twin AWD has twin 150 kW electric motors producing a total of 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque. We took delivery with 220 AER and after 211 miles of combination highway and freeway driving we had 20 miles left on the dash range read-out. kWh per 100 miles.
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79 New bio-inspired macro-meso-microporous material offers significant improvement in battery performance
Green Car Congress
APRIL 7, 2017
The hierarchical nature of the pores also reduces the stresses in these electrodes during the charge/discharge processes, improving their structural stability and resulting in a longer life time for energy storage devices. —Zheng et al. —Co-author Dr Tawfique Hasan.
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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15
EV Adoption
MARCH 15, 2021
Canoo’s 200-Mile Electric Pickup is Compact Truck With A Full-Size Bed – Canoo (GOEV), the California-based EV start-up revealed its electric pickup with an estimated 200-mile range. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 Batteries and Charging. – March 14, via MotorAuthority.
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