Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

Volvo is taking the next step in its electrification strategy by producing test electric vehicles with range extenders. Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, the project comprises three potential technology combinations: one a series-hybrid range extender configuration; and two parallel-hybrid range extender configurations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEV US Corp) ( earlier post ), a Delaware corporation temporarily headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., It has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2012

The areas of application are diverse: courier, express and package service providers (KEP, in German: Kurier-, Express- und Paketdienstleister); plant transportation in large corporations; service vehicles for plant maintenance, customer service, and assembly and internal transport within companies. Charging technology.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The Hertz Corporation has expanded its Dream Cars offering with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the US. The Tesla Model S to be available in California at San Francisco and Los Angeles airports is the 85kWh model, capable of 265 miles on one charge. Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Audi R8, Spyder.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. The “supervisor” control electronics were developed internally by Exagon.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2010

The joint venture will focus initially on the conversion of large luxury 4x4 vehicles such as the Range Rover, using Liberty’s electric power train technology as well as the manufacture of unique new Electric Vehicles such as the Bug “e” project. Liberty Electric Cars is based in Oxford, UK, and with offices in Chicago USA.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation has ordered more than 250 electric drivetrain systems to power the C30 Electric ( earlier post ) from BRUSA Elektronik AG; more may be built, based on market interest. The car has a top speed of 130 km/h (80 mph). However, Volvo Cars specifies up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) as the car’s practical range.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

With a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and a range of up to 30 miles (48 km) on a charge, GEM electric vehicles are designed for short-distance transportation and are driven on medical and corporate campuses, universities, military bases, resorts, sports stadiums, gated communities and residential streets.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

kWh/ 100km, the EQC delivers an electric range of more than 450 km according to the NEDC. seconds, and the top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph). Figures for power consumption are provisional and were determined by the German Technical Service corporation. The range figures are also provisional.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

kWh SCiB lithium-ion battery from Toshiba Corporation which is well-suited for repeated charging and discharging and for quick charging, and also delivers stable performance at extremely low temperatures. The portable regular charger can be stored under the seat and provides 100% charging from empty in about 3.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. With a 28 kWh battery pack, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. It also charges the battery during braking. If 220V is available a full charge with 12A takes 3.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. Mazda intends to lease approximately 100 units in total, mainly to local governments and corporate customers in the Chugoku region of Western Japan (where Mazda’s headquarters are located). A regular charge at 200VAC, 15A takes about 8 hours. Drive modes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). With its new high-capacity lithium-ion battery fully charged, the Prius PHV’s EV-mode cruising range is 26.4 The EV mode can be maintained up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Prius PHV S. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2022

seconds and is rated up-to 379 miles of driving range on a fully charged lithium-ion battery. All-electric driving range has been announced at 300 miles and should be able to connect to 350kW DC chargers for an 80% charge in about 20 minutes. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 With a 0-60 mph time of 3.2

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

EVI also has formed a strategic alliance with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build a fully electric Walk-In Van, the WI EVI. Smaller, more cost efficient battery packs with slightly smaller range choices are available for the MD 60 and MD 80 models. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2010

The cars in the test fleet are equipped with advanced measuring instruments to gather data about how parameters such as driving habits and charging patterns affect the battery and its lifetime in the electric car. —Lennart Stegland, director of the Volvo Car Corporation’s Special Vehicles division.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) rates the all-electric range (AER) at 33 miles. The regeneration on the Hornet R/T PHEV replenishes the battery when slowing or braking and is what contributed to that excellent range without using a drop of gasoline. The primary way to charge the 15.5 kWh battery is by plugging in.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Eneco last week announced a tender for 300 commercial vans as part of the large scale tender for electric vehicles by the Urgenda Foundation, together with front runners from the corporate and government sectors. The Ampere has a range of 160 km (99 miles) and a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). A hat-tip to John!).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

m, the i0n will develop a maximum power output of 47 kW (64 bhp) and a torque of 180 N·m, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). With four doors and four seats, a length of 3.48 m and a turning circle of 4.50

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

ZAP’s design of the electric version of Jonway’s A380 5-door SUV, targeting the fleet market, would conform to Korean motor vehicle regulations and be capable of 70 mph (113 km/h) with a range of 100 miles (161 km) per charge.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

Thanks in large part to Mayor "Red Ken" Livingstone, who enacted London's much criticized congestion charge policy in 2003. Limited ranged, lead-acid battery based cars, they have nonetheless proven the demand of even less than perfect electric vehicles. London could soon replace California as the electric car capital of the world.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2011

The GEM e2 two-passenger vehicle features six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a range of up to 35 miles on a charge. The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. Click to enlarge. Polaris Industries Inc. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2010

The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. The Fisker Karma is expected to have a range of 50 full-electric miles on a charge and a total range of 300 miles with an on-board generator turned by a 2.0L direct injection Ecotec gasoline engine from GM ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

The e-Zone has a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph). The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles). A direct-drive wheel motor, developed with PUES Corporation, is optional. The charger uses AC 100~220V.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

On the heels of the recently-signed EV cooperation agreement between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce the “iOn” EV—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV ( earlier post )—at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. The Peugeot iOn. Click to enlarge. m and a turning circle of 4.50

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The prototype has a central 270 kilowatts (362 hp) motor with torque of 950 Nm and achieves an average range of approximately 200 kilometers. Source; Siemens CT. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

The electrical motor draws its energy from a high-voltage battery pack, housed in the luggage compartment, which can be charged via the grid. When running purely on electrical power, it is possible to travel for up to 75 kilometers (47 miles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

This provides a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of 100 miles (160 km) on one battery charge. As one of new Government incentives in support of the goal, any company buying the Smith Newton can write down 100% of the cost against Corporation Tax, in the first year of purchase. Based in Tullamore, Co.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2009

a South Korea-based manufacturer of low speed electric vehicles (LSVs) plans to build a range of electric vehicles in the US, beginning with its e-Zone and c-Zone low speed electric vehicles. Vehicles will range in price from US$8,000 to $16,000 fully equipped. It has a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph). Source: CT&T United.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

liter naturally aspirated engine, the downsized engine with electric supercharger reduces the 70-100 km/h (44-63 mph) top gear acceleration time from 18 to 11 seconds. CPT’s electric supercharger significantly increases an engine’s air charge density over the critical first 10 combustion cycles of a low speed transient.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

Too bad for America our corporations long ago outsourced that kind of effort and heart. When’s your affordable EV that gets 1oo mile range on a quick charge Ford? But at least Ford didn’t just shamelessly stiff all their creditors through the scam of corporate bankruptcy like the FAIL crews at GM and Chrysler did.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

Finally, BMW showcased a hydrogen fuel cell drive system as a future-focused variant of BMW eDrive (teased in a technical session during April’s SAE World Congress in Detroit) enabling all-electric driving with a high operating range and short refueling times. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

has unveiled STLA Large, its all-new, highly flexible, BEV-native platform that is the foundation for a wide range of upcoming vehicles for global markets in the D and E segments. The initial generation of propulsion components holds the potential to deliver acceleration of 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in the 2-second range.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation ( SEV US ) has selected Kansas City as the site for its US assembly plant. It has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs. The SEV US Newton. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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