Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2020

Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

DC 312

DC Fleet Ford Installation 312

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

Fast-forward about 10 years and a new type of hybrid came on the scene—the plug-in hybrid, and it does require plugging in to charge the onboard battery to maximize efficiency (without plugging in it functions like a normal hybrid). In addition, when in the generator mode, the internal combustion (usually gas) engine charges the battery pack.

Nickel Metal Hydride 83

Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 83

Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

BMW is relying on Shell Recharge Solutions to offer customers streamlined access to EV charging stations across multiple networks. The automaker on Wednesday announced an agreement with Shell Recharge Solutions that it claims will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.

BMW 52

BMW Tesla Recharge North America 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The network will be based on Combined Charging System (CCS) standard technology.

Porsche 150

Porsche Europe BMW Audi 150

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah.

Las Vegas 83

Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 30, 2022

Even so, many newer EV owners still struggle to consistently find charging stations away from home, especially on long road trips. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you plan charging stops and ensure that your EV stays powered for the duration of your trip. Know the Types of Charging Stations. Use an EV Travel App.

Charging 94

Charging DC Recharge Volt 94

Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2021

Based on the results, it appears that the Tesla Model 3 is still king, though the Ford Mustang Mach-E is not far behind. . Each vehicle started the test with a 100% charge, and every car started cold, with no preheating of either the cabin or batteries. km (406 miles) before running out of charge and stopping on the side of the road.

Ford 145

Ford Range Tesla Miles 145

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

While Ford expects most owners to recharge the Focus Electric at home with an optional wall-mounted 240V charging station, the vehicle will also have the ability to recharge at remote locations with a standard 120V convenience cord. —Cary Diehl, Ford human factors engineer.

Ford 186

Ford Charging Recharge Plug-in 186

Charged EVs

MAY 11, 2022

Ford knows trucks, and demand for its F-150 Lightning shows truck buyers may not be as afraid of EVs as many think. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck may be the first real mass-market electric vehicle sold in the US. At the top of the heap is the Ford F-Series, the best-selling US. vehicle line for more than 40 years.

F-150 130

F-150 Ford San Antonio Gasoline-Electric 130

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

The vehicle makes its first appearance as Ford prepares 20 PHEV Transits for the 12-month fleet customer trial in London that begins in late 2017. The EcoBoost engine charges the on-board batteries when longer trips are required between charging stops, providing operators with efficiency and flexibility.

Plug-in 191

Plug-in Ford Hybrid Range 191

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 20, 2023

While most automakers were working out what their first all-electric model should be, Tesla was building up a proprietary charging network that helped assure that it would be the EV manufacturer other brands would envy. As with GM and Ford, customers are supposed to be able to utilize Tesla Superchargers early next year.

Charging 52

Charging Tesla North America Standards 52

Baua Electric

JUNE 10, 2023

If put in, this may build the day Ford electrical automobiles in a position to working extra distance with out plugging into an exterior calories supply. Symbol: USPTO) Ford has already offered its all-electric F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit fashions, that have garnered lovely excellent consideration.

Ford 52

Ford F-150 Batteries Battery 52

EV Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

See which EVs are joining Tesla’s charging network and adopting the NACS plug. A wide variety of automakers have partnered with Tesla to provide NACS charge ports on their vehicles, giving drivers the ability to access and use the vast network of chargers and Tesla Superchargers to power their electric cars and trucks. Not anymore.

Charging 52

Charging Market Plug-in Connect 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving. Charge times from an empty battery are: Level 1 120V 10 hours.

Escape 91

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

inch wheelbase as the Kia Telluride, and compares with the width of a Ford Mustang Mach E (74 inches) and the wheelbase and ground clearance of a Tesla Model Y (6.6 The EV platform also enables performance, AWD capability, and ultra-fast charging times. EV6 is able to charge vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) at 1.1 kWh battery versions.

Kia 307

Kia Electric Electrical DC 307

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. Ford is the Nº 1 commercial brand in Europe and Ford Transit range sales rose by 11.8% million (US$5.9-million)

London 246

London Cleaner PHEV Plug-in 246

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The official’s entourage was impressive, as it included EVs like the Cadillac Lyriq, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Chevy Bolt. She also previously owned a Chevy Bolt and now drives a Ford Mustang Mach-E. It’s not illegal for a non-EV to claim a charging spot in Georgia. But it’s not.

Memphis 139

Memphis Charlotte Tesla Georgia 139

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

Under the emerging J2954 guidelines, communications for wireless charging will use DSRC. The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE).

Industrial 240

Industrial Industry Standards Charging 240

Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2023

Tesla’s Magic Dock was started rolling out earlier this year and is a connector that would enable electric vehicle owners with the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) to recharge at Superchargers. states, although the automaker did not detail where they would be installed.

Installation 98

Installation Fort Worth F-150 Tesla 98

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Ford unveiled a new MyFord Mobile app being introduced exclusively with the all-new Ford Focus Electric. MyFord Mobile uses an on-board wireless module integrated into Focus Electric that allows the car to communicate off-board via standard cellular technology. The feature also is accessible via a secure Ford website.

Ford 186

Ford North America Electric Electrical 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

2014 Ford Focus Electric. kW onboard charger as standard equipment, enabling the EV’s battery to be recharged in any of three ways. With the installation of the optional 240-volt wallbox, charging the battery can take less than four hours. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 BMW i3.

2015 239

2015 EPA Miles Range 239

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 28, 2023

The exodus from CCS charging ports to NACS plugs continues apace with Volvo announcing its plan to incorporate the Tesla-designed tech starting in 2025. By 2025, Volvo says buyers will find their EVs equipped with a NACS charge port. Image: Volvo] Become a& TTAC insider.

Volvo 90

Volvo North America Plug-in Kia 90

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

Transit Connect 239

Transit Connect Connect Connected Europe 239

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

Plug-in 231

Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA. A 120V charge cord set comes standard.

EPA 236

EPA Chevrolet Miles i-MiEV 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. The standard Focus ECOnetic offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km The standard Focus ECOnetic offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km Power comes from Ford’s 108 hp (80kW) 1.6-liter

MPG 236

MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2011

Lotus Lightweight Structures will be responsible for upfitting Azure’s patented ForceDrive battery electric powertrain into Ford Transit Connect gliders from its facility in Worcester, UK, beginning in June 2011. The gliders are shipped from the Ford manufacturing location in Turkey.

Transit Connect 186

Transit Connect Connect Connected Turkey 186

Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

There’s no mention of the silicon-anode battery chemistry that Mercedes has been keen to introduce to speed charging times. It’ll come with a CCS charging port and soon adopt the NACS standard. WIth 200-kw charging, Mercedes quotes 20-80% charging in just over a half-hour. It bounds out of ruts better, too.

Mercedes 52

Mercedes Motor Motors Motoring 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2011

Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich., —Steven Kurmas.

Transit Connect 199

Transit Connect Connect Connected Detroit 199

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.

Transit Connect 186

Transit Connect Norway Connect Connected 186

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2022

Small and medium-sized EVs have already become fairly common, with big brands like Ford and GM making electric trucks and vans. Modern EVs have enough range for last-mile deliveries, but cross-country journeys are another story, especially considering how long it takes to recharge. DHL, Amazon and USPS have all invested in EVs.

Fleet 87

Fleet Supplies Miles Commercial 87

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bill Ford on the prospects for EVs. At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

Volvo 95

Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison, in the deployment of plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles to more than 50 utility and municipal fleets nationwide. Eaton will also provide infrastructure for the electrical charging of these vehicles. Vehicles will be evaluated over a two-year period.

Eaton 150

Eaton PHEV Plug-in EPRI 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

While technical development of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is proceeding—driven by an industry than sees their potential as the future of personal transport—market success will rely on a number of infrastructural improvements and early agreement on standards and protocols, the report says. Professor Kemp.

Universal 268

Universal Grid Carbon Engine 268

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

The EV6 GT has standard ABS and power assisted ventilated front and rear solid discs. Handling and driving confidence were aided by the standard electronic stability control, electronic brake-pressure distribution and brake assist. The EV6 GT comes standard with a power sunroof and power lift gate.

Kia 70

Kia All-Electric Miles Clean 70

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. Charging is through regenerative braking, which converts energy into the battery when applying the brakes or coasting, or primarily by plugging in to use the onboard 3.5 Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6

Prius 87

Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87