Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. It is the hub for the wheel that we began rolling in 2007 when the Volt debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 8, 2023

The first model of BYD's F brand , codenamed "SF" internally, will be a hardcore off-road SUV, local media Cailian reported today, citing sources familiar with the matter. Last month, local media reported that the brand's internal code name is F brand. BYD subsequently confirmed it.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 16, 2023

Image from Enovate's Weibo) Enovate Motors, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) startup that announced late last year that it would build a production base in Saudi Arabia, is actually facing financial woes in its home market. However, the good news is that it is about to receive life-saving money.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 11, 2023

Li Auto has an internal goal of 25,000-30,000 monthly deliveries and will aim to meet the goal in the second quarter, its management said last month. 1 $ = RMB 6.9063) Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says The post Li Auto begins deliveries of its first 5-seat SUV Li L7 appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

Vehicle build. FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. Vehicle integration and build of hydraulic systems. Component, system and controller integration. System architecture development and integration.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. 30 million. General Motors Company. 20 million.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The new facility, which is adjacent to the GM International Operations (GMIO) and GM China Headquarters, will carry out important research and development for GM on a worldwide basis. General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson participated in the opening of the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 20, 2023

The Lightning uses a dual-motor setup with an electric motor at each axle, and the extended-range battery on my tester had a 131-kWh lithium-ion battery. One benefit of ditching internal combustion is that you free up the front area to be a “frunk” – and this becomes appreciated when hauling groceries or luggage.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. The company’s structures will be lean and adapted to global market requirements and the international competitive environment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. range extender.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. MW, as overall energy consumption dropped during this time period.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. The XTS Platinum Concept. Click to enlarge. The concept, which showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, is powered by a 3.6L Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Building (literally, which we’ll dive into later) on the Mach-E, Ford’s got two big plays to solidify its transformation into an electric drive-based company. Pre-production builds have already started and the order bank is more than 100,000. Extended-Range. It went on sale in late 2020 and has been an instant success.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Daimler introduced three near-production Concept BlueZERO vehicles in January at the North American International Auto Show: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

As reported in today's Detroit News story Ford's electric car project charges ahead , Canadian supplier Magna International surprised the American automakers by quickly producing an electric Focus on their own dime and driving to Ford's front door last September. We decided we need to be ready the next time this comes around."

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Prepare for eased/fast/self permitting of home/public charging installation; Ensure new home/building codes/major renovations provide for vehicle 240V charging. Provide rebate for vehicle purchasers (see above - $2,500/16 kWh vehicle); Provide and incentivize home/building charging installation electrical service (i.e. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The researchers suggest that there are engine architectures that can provide higher thermodynamic efficiencies than available from modern internal combustion engines; however, new fuels are required to maximize efficiency and operability across a wide speed/load range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). This investment will build on our existing methanol technology, facilitating even more valuable solutions and helping to propel this part of our business in China. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) will invest a total of US$45.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2020

The new platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities through the use of versatile extended range electric vehicle (EREV)- and BEV-based rolling chassis systems. —Mike Jones, Director of Chassis Engineering, Karma Automotive.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

These totals reflect GM’s recently announced plans to build a future small car in the US. GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010, expects to have 14 hybrid models in production by 2012, and will have 65% of vehicles alternative-fuel capable by 2014. Earlier post.) viability plan submission.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This preference is fueled by advancements in battery technology, leading to enhanced range. Moreover, the continuous expansion of EV charging infrastructure nationwide further reinforces confidence in extended range capabilities. However, an electric car’s lithium-ion battery may last as long as the vehicle itself.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air announced a commitment for the airline to order 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900 ERs (extended range). The 737 MAX is a new engine variant of the 737 and builds on the strengths of today’s Next-Generation 737. With 230 airplanes at a list price of $21.7

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

The transmission was originally developed as a 2-speed, and a 2-speed version is implemented in the first of three Limo-Green prototypes—extended range electric vehicles featuring the Lotus 1.2L range extender engine, a 200 bhp (149 kW) electric motor and an 8.6 kWh battery pack.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Some will be electric-only, others will be extended-range vehicles in which a gasoline engine will generate electricity on board after about 40 miles of driving on a fully charged battery. Play Money + Main Street Cheese means jobs A plan to build a cheese factory in upstate New York could help small towns with big unemployment.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2009

The vehicles will be priced between US$23,000 and US$26,000 for a city range option and between US$28,000 and US$33,000 for an extended range option. A 40 kWh pack supports a single-charge range of 325 km (202 miles) for the extended range option.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. The new Chevy Volt has a decidedly more sculpted look than its predecessor. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. Outfitting of a high-volume manufacturing facility to build DC Bus Capacitors for the electric drive vehicle industry. Primary lithium chemistries include nickel-cobalt-metal and iron phosphate. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA. East Penn Manufacturing Co.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Stereo camera (Stereo Multi-Purpose Camera, SMPC) located behind the windshield in the vicinity of the rear-view mirror (range 500 m, incl. An system of additional internal sensors is able to keep an eye on the current driving state and the driver’s reactions. 3D capability for approx. 50 m, 45°). Traffic Sign Assist.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 23, 2008

Since Compact Power is based in Detroit, and GM is their first big customer, maybe that’s enough of a reason to build at least a token factory in the U.S. The Volt, which GM prefers to call an extended-range electric vehicle, doesn’t use its internal combustion engine for propulsion, relying entirely on an electric drive system.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. We imagine you objecting: “Oh no, we’ll have to build lots more power plants!” No matter what the BEV’s range, it will not be able to compete with the energy content of liquid fuel in volume or weight.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The industry needs to continue to overcome the obstacles of extended range, price and impact on the grid if we’re going to be able to deliver a better experience than what consumers currently get. Progress to date.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Environmental Effects and Benefits to top Wont all these cars require us to build even more power plants? A January 2007 Pacific National Laboratory study shows that if we woke up tomorrow and all our vehicles could plug in, todays grid could support more than three-quarters of them charging at night without building a single power plant.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. Batteries not ready.

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