Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2024

Subaru boosts Solterra fast-charging, Honda prices its Prologue, and Hyundai sets a very modest premium for its hybrid Santa Fe SUV. Subaru has sped up DC fast-charging for the. It’s all pricing and economics news this morning, and it’s mostly good news for those interested in driving greener.

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Honda Hyundai Hybrid DC 135

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

kW, 600VDC to 24VDC liquid-cooled converter with Silicon Carbide Solid-State Switching (SiC) for ZEV and hybrid vehicles. Named the Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA), the 300-ampere air-cooled converter has been in serial production since 2011 and has been used by OEMs New Flyer, Gillig, Nova, ENC and Tata. It is IP67 rated. Vanner Inc.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2012

ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect Duo , the first 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station tested and proven to successfully support the Daimler smart electric drive and Renault Zoe using AC charging, as well as with CHAdeMO cars such as the publicly announced Nissan EV200, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. AOI 1: EV Charging Community Partner Projects. Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal EV Charging Community Network. AOI 2: EV Workplace Charging. Federal share.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The range of two new plug-in hybrid drives, one mild hybrid drive and five turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine variants is characterized by efficiency. The Passat Variant eHybrid can even be charged with up to 50 kW at DC fast charging stations. New 48 V mild hybrid. In combination with a new 19.7

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mercedes‑Maybach has launched its first plug-in hybrid: the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580. With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

VW has announced a midlife refresh of the current Golf Mk VIII lineup, and the hybrid GTE is getting some seriously attractive updates to the electric portion of the powertrain. The battery charges faster, too, with 11 kW onboard AC charging and 50 kW DC fast charging supported.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2022

From June 2022, there will be a new tariff system for the approximately 300,000 charging points in the Mercedes me Charge network in Europe. Mercedes me Charge will offer three new charging tariffs tailored to individual driving performance. Mercedes me Charge S: for occasional chargers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2023

While automakers continue to introduce new electric vehicles (EVs) and experience growth in market share, the beleaguered public vehicle charging infrastructure has not kept pace. Power 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. If anything, it is falling further behind.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). Fully charged, the all-electric range (AER) of the Niro PHEV is estimated at 33 miles when fitted with 16-inch wheels—an improvement of 25% over the model it replaces.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

While most electric vehicle (EV) owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, public charging is a significant part of the EV ownership experience. Public charging infrastructure is a key component in the overall adoption of electric vehicles by the broad population. The inaugural J.D.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has signed a new contract with Havyard Ship Technology, Leirvik for the delivery of hybrid electric systems for three new ferries owned by Norway`s largest ferry company Fjord1. All three ferries will be capable of all-electric operation with fast charging. Norwegian Electric DC switchboards.

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Electrek

JANUARY 23, 2024

VW has announced a midlife refresh of the current Golf Mk VIII lineup, and the hybrid GTE is getting some seriously attractive updates to the electric portion of the powertrain. And it’s still not coming to America. Sorry, readers — thought I’d get the disappoint out of the way.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024. Image: Vigor.

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Energy Storage Hybrid Washington Energy 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2020

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. The technology takes energy from the grid and converts it to direct current (DC) voltage.

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Charging PHEV Grid Energy Storage 380

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

The battery modules and energy storage system package is four times larger than on any electric/hybrid ship currently operating. The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The vessel will operate between Argentina and Uruguay.

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Uruguay Batteries Battery Argentina 360

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. Volvo hybrid bus. Under the TOSA solution, more charging stations are needed, notes ABB, because a charge is needed every 1 to 1.5 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

Land Rover has confirmed prices for the advanced Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model and the Range Rover SV, while revealing performance figures for the plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. The P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) offers a manufacturer-estimated EV range of 48 miles; EPA certification is pending.

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Extended Range PHEV Land Rover Range 243

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) is now available to order and will arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2023. The basis for the hybrid drive system is provided by the 3.0L S 580e 4MATIC Engine 3.0L

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Mercedes Available PHEV MPH 273

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2021

ABB is introducing an innovative all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, which provides the fastest charging experience on the market. ABB’s new Terra 360 is a modular charger which can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles with dynamic power distribution; drivers will not have to wait if somebody else is already charging ahead of them.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. These new models, equipped with third-generation hybrid drive, include the A 250 e (combined fuel consumption 1.5-1.4 It can be charged at an external electric energy source. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2020

ABB has entered into an agreement with Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler ASKO, and its owner NorgesGruppen, to supply charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric trucks. ABB will assist ASKO with efficient and reliable charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks at distribution centers throughout the country.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

The battery-powered MX-30 will begin the introduction of additional electrified models, including a series plug-in hybrid with a rotary generator for MX-30, a plug-in hybrid for our new large platform, and a traditional hybrid for our new American-made crossover. —Jeff Guyton, President of Mazda North American Operations.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In Michigan, Ann Arbor and Roseville public schools have selected the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus powered by Proterra electric vehicle technology ( earlier post ) and the Proterra 60kW charging system for a five-year pilot program, in partnership with DTE Energy and Hoekstra Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

The MD Electric can be charged through AC or DC charging units. The Mack MD Electric is approved to be a part of California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the multiple stops the vehicle makes each day.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2012

Omron Corporation will introduce later this fall the G9EN DC power relay, the world’s smallest and lightest high capacity DC power relay of its class, according to the company. The company is also preparing for the release of other advanced new products including a 150A main relay, and an air-break switch pre-charge relay.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 19, 2021

We get some follow-up time driving the Honda CR-V Hybrid. And those seeking a speedy charge while shopping have a new option in the Midwest. The charging network EVgo has partnered with Meijer for Midwest DC fast. Amazon adds San Francisco to the big-city regions now using Rivian electric delivery trucks.

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San Francisco Honda Hybrid Charging 86

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2020

There are some good deals to be had on electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids this month, including a $199-per-month Nissan Leaf lease, reports our partner site CarsDirect. However, that deal only applies to the 2020 Nissan Leaf S base model with the smaller 40-kilowatt-hour battery pack—and without DC fast charging.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2021

Electrify America announced an agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide drivers of the all-electric EQS complimentary charging for two years at Electrify America EV charging stations. Drivers will be able to manage their charging plan through the proprietary Mercedes me Charge platform and driver app.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Here’s a brief overview.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2022

The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) has approved a project from InCharge Energy, Creative Bus Sales and IC Bus to deploy 42 electric school buses and an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the new fleet. InCharge Energy will begin work on the EV charging infrastructure in April.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the United States and the rest of the world transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), businesses must accommodate EV charging to remain competitive. To support these millions of electric vehicles, residential, workplace, on-the-go, and destination charging stations are needed to support EV drivers wherever they may go.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. A smartphone app used to program bidirectional charging, simply by setting the time when the vehicle is going to be used next and the desired battery level.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2023

The Lightning ZEV4 is capable of Level 2 AC and 80kW DC fast charging. To help accelerate fleet vehicle electrification efforts, a number of state and federal level funding programs are available across North America to help offset the cost significantly.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This battery is the core element of 48-volt hybrid powertrain systems. Bosch’s portfolio for 48-volt systems extends beyond the 48-volt battery to encompass other system components such as DC/DC converters and electrical machines. This 48-volt hybridization is sure to be the minimum standard in tomorrow’s automotive market.

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