Charged EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
That event was meant to show that the new company, a combination of the old Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with Europe’s Peugeot Citroën, had the plans to electrify its model line that FCA conspicuously lacked. Chrysler’s two Detroit competitors have been fairly forthcoming about the charging behavior of drivers of their plug-in hybrids.
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
That said, if that’s your typical daily commute, it’s easy to see how plugging in overnight would give you all the juice you need. The Taycan RWD shares the other Taycans’ 800-volt electric drive system for ultra rapid recharging, but sadly there’s no 350kW charger anywhere near to my home. More good news today.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The basic equation governing the charging of batteries is W = V * A, or to put it into words, Watts equals Volts times Amps. Chrysler used this for their EPIC Minivan and could charge at a rate of about one mile per minute. Some industrial sites are even set up with 440V 3 phase service.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2:54 PM Anonymous said. 5:53 PM Anonymous said. I guess Im your typical V2G user (provider). SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Chrysler alone, for instance, may have 3 different battery pack shapes in its upcoming models. Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 30, 2009
The new plug-in vehicle will be able to exceed highway speed limits, go 100 miles on a charge and recharge in four to eight hours using a 220-volt line, similar to those for clothes dryers, said Mark Perry, director of product planning for Nissan North America.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0
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