Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2013

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. The B-Class Electric Drive can be recharged at any standard household power socket.

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2014 Mercedes Sale USA 275

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Nikola Motor Company has named Bosch and PowerCell AB as key suppliers for the Nikola class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell electric truck, unveiled as a prototype in December 2016. The PowerCell S3 (100 kW) is a fuel cell stack with best-in-class power density and is primarily designed for automotive application. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence. The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

Baua Electric

MAY 13, 2024

With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. Going electric doesn’t just bring the G-Class up to date. The electric G’s not just capable, it’s in many ways the most capable G-Class of them all.

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Mercedes Motor Motors Motoring 52

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. I got to see this a lot, since during our test week I took two 170-mile round trips to visit my family (in my COVID-19 bubble).

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 79

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

The collaboration will produce Class 6 electric trucks (up to 12.5 tons) capable of supporting “middle-mile” delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers. The mobile charger offers the capability to recharge EVs on their routes, which allows fleets to maximize vehicle uptime.

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Supplies Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 221

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Volvo VNR Electric’s 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries have an operating range of up to 150 miles. Both fleets will recharge their Volvo VNR Electrics at their local facilities. The trucks will complete 10 to 12 roundtrips per day as they travel from their local warehouse facilities to NRV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

One of the key points he made was that new technology generally adds cost to existing product baselines in trucking, and the added cost has to be paid for by offsets in other areas, such as reducing driver cost; increasing the payload per vehicle; increasing freight miles per year per unit; or reducing operating costs.

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Miles Charging Maintenance Gas-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2023

Plug & Charge charging technology, optional Sound Experiences and innovations from Mercedes-Benz electric model siblings are also making their way into the compact class. Other useful information: during the charging process, the recharged range is indicated in miles.

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Mercedes SUV Electric Electrical 370

Teslarati

APRIL 14, 2023

The Tesla Semi is already being delivered to customers, but a lot of information about the production version of the all-electric Class 8 long-hauler is still under wraps. During the Semi’s unveiling in late 2017, Tesla estimated that the truck’s 300-mile version would cost $150,000 and its 500-mile variant would cost $180,000.

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Sacramento Price Tesla Grant 145

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2017

Kenworth is developing a prototype Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor, using the Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to recharge the battery pack. The hydrogen fuel cell series hybrid T680 day cab tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to power a dual-rotor electric motor, driving the rear tandem axle through a 4-speed automated transmission.

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Kenworth Hydrogen Los Angeles Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

The electric powertrain will be available with range options between 100 and 200 miles. Like the Kenworth, the Peterbilt 220EV features a range between 100 and 200 miles. Dana-developed software and controls enable the diagnostics and telemetry of the complete system.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Fusion Electric 259

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2013

received an order from privately held ePower Engine Systems LLC for PbC batteries and management systems required to convert 10 Class 8 trucks from standard internal combustion engines (ICE) to series diesel electric hybrid drive train systems utilizing ePower’s proprietary technology. Axion Power International, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Convert Hybrid Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

and Clemson University have partnered to advance development of electric-vehicle batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. ATLIS Motor Vehicles, Inc. ATLIS, a startup company based in Arizona, is developing battery cells and packs to power the Atlis XP Platform and XT pickup truck.

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Universal Batteries Battery Motor 385

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2014

Daimler and BMW have agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology for wireless recharging high-voltage batteries of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles. seconds from zero to 100 km/h, and can go 33 km (205 miles) on electric power alone. Mercedes-Benz will launch the S 500 Plug In HYBRID in September.

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BMW Charging Recharge Mercedes 312

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2013

The 37 kWh lithium polymer battery pack gives the SP:01 a range of almost 190 miles (306 km) between recharges, when tested to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard. Each SP:01 will come with a three-year, 30,000-mile warranty with an optional extension for the battery to five years and 50,000 miles.

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Detroit Miles Range Electric 287

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Hornet R/T offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range. A starter generator delivers torque to the engine belt, aiding in dynamic response and recharging of the battery. The Hornet R/T PHEV features a class-exclusive PowerShot feature that provides a boost of 25 horsepower and delivers instant torque.

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Dodge PHEV Dodge Circuit Vehicles 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The flexible hybrid architecture seamlessly shifts between pure electric for environmentally sensitive areas with a 50-mile (80 km) range and hybrid for jobs requiring more than 300 miles (480 km). in the Kenworth T370, a US Class 6 truck. It operates as a hybrid in either series or parallel configuration modes.

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Plug-in Hybrid Kenworth Plug 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

earlier post ) and Protean Electric ( earlier post ) are working together to provide the lithium-ion battery systems and electric in-wheel motor solutions for two new advanced BRABUS vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The first BRABUS sedan based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the 4WD Full Electric. Boston-Power, Inc.

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Boston Mercedes Hybrid Power 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., Our early testing has gone well and has demonstrated an ability to increase miles per gallon by more than 35%.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

kWh lithium polymer battery pack—roughly five times larger than the Sonata Hybrid’s battery—and is expected to travel up to 22 miles (35 km) on electric power alone. Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. The PHEV is fitted with a 9.8 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47

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PHEV Hyundai Miles Range 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

powered family car ( earlier post ), is the winner of the Cruiser class of the World Solar Challenge 2013. Stella completed the race at 13:00 hours on 11 October, after a 3,000 km (1864 mile) journey with an average of three people on board. On the road in Australia. Eindhoven University of Technology / Bart van Overbeeke.

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Solar Power Powered MPH 334

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2018

has developed a new all-electric pilot boat aimed at service applications in which the run to the ship is 5 nautical miles or less. It features a fully electric twin screw drivetrain and a substantial bank of high energy density batteries that are recharged from shore power.

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Design Batteries Battery Electric 150

Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2021

billion miles) of mileage over the first 11 months of 2021. For context, a full-fledged Gerald R Ford Class aircraft carrier from the United States military features a full load displacement of 100,000 tons. to $1.10) per 100 km (62 miles). billion km (2.3 That’s an impressive number as well.

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China Carbon Emissions Tesla 125

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Blue Bird’s flexible Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles.

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Commercial Market Vehicles Colorado 482

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2018

Recharge time is approximately six hours for an E2 Catalyst utilizing a J1772-CCS plug-in connection. This 500kW system delivers fast overhead charging on-route or at the depot, utilizing the J3105 overhead connection standard, and can recharge up to 38 miles in 10 minutes, depending on battery configuration.

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Charging Power Powered Fleet 264

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID ( earlier post ) can cut CO 2 emissions by some 43% when recharged using the European electricity mix and by up to 56% when using hydroelectricity compared to the conventional S 500 model on a full lifecycle basis, according to the environmental certificate awarded by TÜV SÜD. miles) purely electrically.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2010

A123’s battery pack will enable the Navistar EV to travel a distance of approximately 100 miles on pure electricity before needing to be recharged. The vehicle will be assembled in Wakarusa, Indiana, and is scheduled for launch in mid-2010.

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Power Powered Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 Drivers will enjoy having more information about their efficiencies and can aim to eke out every EV mile possible.

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Volt 2019 Chevrolet Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2018

A zero-emission Kenworth Class 8 T680 day cab tractor equipped with a Ballard hydrogen fuel cell ( earlier post ) is on display at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). According to Olsen, the hydrogen fuel-cell based Kenworth T680 will have an initial range of 150 miles (241 km), which makes it suited for short haul and port operations.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Relative to the Reference case, the prices of HEVs and PHEV10s (plug-in hybrids with 10-mile electric range) in the High Technology Battery case are 5% below the price in 2035. Recharging times. Recharging times differ dramatically depending on the voltage of the outlet. Cost to consumers of battery storage in two AEO cases.

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Batteries Battery Gasoline-Electric Recharge 240

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

Following the S 400 Hybrid and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model in the new S-class line-up. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the S 500 Plug-In can be externally recharged via the charging socket in the right side of the rear bumper. The certified fuel consumption is 2.8 l/100 km.).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug MPG 262

The Truth About Cars

MAY 25, 2023

Mercedes believes there is growth opportunity with the V-Class, and they’re probably correct. Underpinning these efforts will be M-B’s new VAN.EA architecture, an all-electric platform that will find homes under private vans and cargo carriers alike. Specifics on the VAN.EA platform will appear closer to its expected introduction in 2026.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

The company’s EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting in late 2016. The PowerDrive 6000 PHEV and EV drivetrains are targeted at Class 6 medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles (work and distribution vehicles, municipal services, food & beverage, utilities, and telecom).

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 21, 2022

Last mile delivery is set to go electric big time. Most of these EVs are smaller vehicles handling last-mile deliveries. While Class 7 and 8 electric trucks do exist, there are fewer available options. As they grow more and more popular among consumers, it raises a question. When will the same happen for commercial fleets?

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