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MARCH 6, 2012

The vehicle marks a number of firsts for Infiniti: first range-extender electric driveline; first mid-ship sports cart; first car the company has developed in Europe—and the first car it has built as part of a UK-government sponsored technology initiative. The motors are also used in the range-extended Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid.).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The Arctic Whisper is the first in a fleet of affordable, sustainable, low-carbon urban buses for Umeå City. This will extend the all-electric range of the hybrid bus from 2 hours to 18 hours. sbaar charging station was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting by Umeå Municipality representatives. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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MAY 20, 2021

F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Ricardo, in collaboration with its partners in the Low Carbon Vehicle Technology Project (LCVTP) ( earlier post ), is developing a new electric vehicle (EV) technology platform to demonstrate technologies capable of delivering acceptable performance across all vehicle market segments.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Teaming up with Sunrun leverages their expertise to bring solar power to even more customers, giving them the chance to turn their truck into an incredible energy storage source —and future truck features can help accelerate the development of a less carbon-intensive grid. —Matt Stover, Ford charging and energy services director.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. By 2025 it aims to sell 1.2

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JUNE 23, 2022

The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. —Rob Watson, President – Rolls Royce Electrical.

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APRIL 14, 2017

Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 80-mile all-electric range. Double cab.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Symbio ALP-5 range extender. The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. This system is expected to double the range of the electric cars used for postal delivery. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 26, 2011

million) to add third and fourth production lines manufacturing carbon anode materials for lithium-ion automotive batteries at Yamazaki Works. It has also developed amorphous carbon anode materials with good input characteristics for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Hitachi Chemical Co., will invest some ¥3.5 billion (US$44.8

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

UK-based Clean Air Power , a provider of clean transport solutions, is marking its 25 th anniversary working with hydrogen injection products by releasing a new range of hydrogen injectors for internal combustion engines. Clean Air Power is naming the extended range DigiJet H 2 ICE, which will replace its existing ‘ServoJet’ products.

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APRIL 29, 2011

In total, BYD plug-ins have accumulated more than 1.769 million all-electric miles (2.847 million km) and have seen no diminished range or capacity due to rapid-charging. million kg) of carbon-dioxide. kg) of carbon-dioxide emissions per day per taxi. kg) of carbon-dioxide pollution saved by this fleet in the first year.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. To achieve the relatively long range from the relatively small battery pack, the partners used weight reduction, low aerodynamic resistance, an efficient drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires and energy-saving air-conditioning.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Ballard is focused on Heavy- and Medium-Duty Motive applications, particularly where requirements include heavy payload, extended range and rapid refueling. Fuel cells provide a zero-emission solution for the reduction of carbon emissions in marine vessels. —Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. The simulations used a “sawtooth” control strategy to optimize the efficiency of the engine.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

We are pleased to support the electrification of FedEx’s medium duty pickup-and-delivery fleet across several US states as FedEx continues to advance sustainability efforts and work toward achieving carbon emissions goals across its global business.

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MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project is scheduled to run until mid-2022 and will involve the design and manufacture of two heavy duty, extended range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks that will move freight year-round between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. —Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Leclanché SA has developed a new, high-energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus and truck manufacturers seeking increased range and operating time for fully electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. This allows for extended range and 80% recharge in less than 30 minutes.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Cummins will display a new powertrain, configurable for either a full battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a range extended electric vehicle (REEV) incorporating a compact engine-generator. liter engine is downsized by about 50% in terms of displacement and can achieve up to 10 mpg, significantly lowering the carbon footprint.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The Carbon Core body structure of the new BMW 7 Series has been awarded the EuroCarBody Award 2015 at the 17 th Global Car Body Benchmarking Conference. Series 7 body-in-white/carbon. The body of the new BMW luxury sedans was given a rating of 41.87 out of 50 possible points—the best score ever to be obtained in this competition.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. Carbon emissions are also lower than today’s hybrids. The Fisker Karma can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in six seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Quantum developed the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), which is a diesel hybrid electric vehicle targeted for quick-paced special operations-type missions involving reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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JULY 12, 2013

Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88

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MAY 13, 2012

An addition to the company’s customized battery system solutions, the Series 1 line boosts battery energy utilization by 50%, extending range, power, and performance of electric vehicles, according to the company. In order to speed past carbon-based transportation, the electric vehicle industry needs advanced solutions now.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Key changes include: Range: BEVs are overwhelmingly more efficient than ICE vehicles due to regenerative braking and more efficient motors. BEVs’ main weakness is range; most midprice BEVs have a limited range of 200 km to 400 km. Much of the drive to lightweight BEVs comes from a desire to extend range.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

One label design prominently features a letter grade (ranging from A+ to D) to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions performance. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. The proposed rule seeks public comment on label design options and related issues.

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JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

The first mass-produced F3DM sedan low-carbon version and the core drive technology of a battery-electric bus, shown at EVS25 recently, will also be showcased. Equipped with a BYD Iron-phosphate FE battery pack, the e6 Premier has an expected range of 300 km (186.4 liter gasoline engine.

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MARCH 1, 2016

TREV is a range extender system that uses a micro-turbine (fueled either by liquid or gaseous fuels) to generate electricity that charges a battery pack. The high efficiency of the TREV range extender results in a requirement for fewer batteries, saving weight and space. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 29, 2018

As described in a paper in the RSC journal Chemical Communications , the LOB-element supports high energy capacity (for extended vehicle range) and high power output, while the LIB component compensates for the shortcomings in cycle life of the LOB element.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Primary lithium chemistries include: manganese spinel cathode and lithium titanate anode for high power applications, as well as manganese spinel cathode and amorphous carbon for high energy applications. Production of advanced lead-acid batteries, using lead-carbon electrodes for micro and mild hybrid applications. Brownstown, MI.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Instead of separate silicon synthesis and carbon coating steps, the eCell high Silicon-content anode is fabricated in a one-step process, reducing lab-scale unit costs by up to 50% and offering superior scalability at lower unit costs and shorter production times.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Multiple different approaches to creating titanium MMCs have been used, including the use of SiC particles (Poletti, 2008) and carbon nanotubes. Graphene-based materials, with excellent thermal conductivity, would be a suitable reinforcement material for improving both thermal and mechanical properties of titanium. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

You’re going to need to have very scalable low-carbon fuels if you are going to have PHEVs be a path for deep decarbonization. High efficiency engines with low-carbon fuels clearly is a major, major pathway. What if that ICE is now operating in a very narrow range, powering the electric vehicle? How efficient will it be?

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JULY 4, 2010

Aeristech also says that its technology is well-suited for hybrid, extended-range electric and biofueled vehicles. In February, Aeristech was the regional winner of a Shell Springboard Innovation Award with the judges citing the carbon savings potential, innovation and commercial credibility of the HTT technology.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. million (US$11.9-million) Average speed.

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