Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2009

The manufacturing plants are expected to produce battery cells and systems to meet the needs of A123’s automotive customer portfolio, which includes several vehicle manufacturers and 19 vehicle models ranging from hybrid electric vehicles to electric vehicles. Chrysler will be responsible for the vehicle integration piece. Mark Little.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

This approach allows for a range of sizes of vehicles to meet consumer needs for passenger and cargo room. Tags: Policy. The rulemaking is expected to include several elements important to automakers, including: Preserving Vehicle Diversity: Harmonized NHTSA and EPA standards would be attribute-based, or based on a vehicle’s footprint.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

The objective of the taskforce is initially to create a guideline for demonstration projects and design verification and later standardize in 2015 with field confirmation. Design validation test and wireless charging verification test. Develop protocol and determine means of communication.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2009

At the New York International Auto Show, Chrysler LLC introduced the first of an all-new line of V-6 engines intended to improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup by 8% on average compared with previous Chrysler V-6 engines. Low cost of ownership was an initial design requirement for the engine.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Other carmakers plug in Other automakers are working on electric vehicles as well, including Chrysler LLC, which plans to provide the U.S. Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year. You would need a fast charge."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

A number of other plug-in hybrids, including models from GM, Chrysler, and Toyota, are scheduled to come out in the next few years. After that, an onboard gasoline generator kicks on to recharge the battery, extending the range by 250 miles between fill-ups. To go with its performance, the car carries a hefty price tag of $87,000.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2009

The two-mode hybrid technology in the ML 450 HYBRID is derived from the fundamental work undertaken by the Global Hybrid Cooperation, which brought together research and development work undertaken by Daimler AG, BMW Group, General Motors and Chrysler. The ML 450 HYBRID offers the full range of extra functions offered by a hybrid drive.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. Tags: evdriven.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alpha Wolf – cool compact American ute looks to the rough stuff with retro-infused design. Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Arriving 2022.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2009

Fuel efficiency across Chrysler’s range of vehicles is expected to be improved by around eight per cent thanks to an all-new line of V-6 engines. engine, which is flex-fuel capable, will replace seven current Chrysler V-6 engines: the 2.7l; 3.0l (China); 3.3l; 3.5l; 3.7l; 3.8l; and 4.0l.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets. PUMA would have a range of about 35 miles. maker of the upright, self-balancing scooters, to build a new type of two-wheeled vehicle designed to move easily through congested urban streets.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2009

Cummins’ Light Duty Efficient Combustion technology is designed to scale down across smaller light-duty engines. Project partners include Chrysler and BP. Cummins is designing LDECC with the intention of scaling it down across its family of smaller I-4 light duty engines, with displacements down to 2.8L. Source: Cummins.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy. Must be nice to know that deafies are actually smarter than those hearie idiots!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Merc wants the electric smart to perform badly, to have a short range and little power, so that it dosent eat up other products in the lineup. It is probably possible to make a 20k electric smart that outperforms most other cars on the road in everything except range and top speed. 15 days ago AutoblogGreen for 03.31.09

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles on a city drive cycle (LA4). Projects include: $70 million to Chrysler to develop, validate and deploy 220 plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler struggle to come up with business plans that regulators will embrace. and Chrysler. .&# and Chrysler. April 20, 2009 4:46 am Link What is the battery range of the Volt? rolls toward bankruptcy. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 Photo by Scott Jacobs) (Enlarge photo) This display shows the limits of its optimum 100-mile cruising range. Tags: evdriven. STORY TOOLS Digg this!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The prototype vehicle, called Project PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), is designed to ease congestion and pollution problems in cities. Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us interesting design. E-mail Martin.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The revised Think from Think Global has emerged as popular in Europe with a more stylish design than the earlier iteration. market b y the end of 2009. safety requirements.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The current electrical grid is poorly designed for distributed generation of power. Driving range will no longer be an obstacle, because customers will be able to plug their cars into charging units in any of the 500,000 charging spots in Israel. Tags: evdriven. Smart meters and substations will be integral. Email Neal.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It eliminates waiting in lines or out of order machinery and gives you the benefit of your vehicles full range right from your doorstep. Chrysler alone, for instance, may have 3 different battery pack shapes in its upcoming models. They offer the opportunity of adding range to your vehicle while you are working, eating or shopping.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. I have an EV all composite body/chassis that goes 80mph and 100+ mile range I’d like to put into production so I think I’ll give Oregon a call. Tags: evdriven. — Larry 4. — jerryd 7.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. What the Volt has that electric cars lack is the ability to extend its range by means of burning gasoline, the most popular fuel among cars in the US.

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