Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Southern California Edison (SCE) is the US’ first utility to receive and to test the eCascadia, the Freightliner Class 8 electric truck ( earlier post ). It has a range of up to 250 miles per charge while towing a 60,000-pound trailer.

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Electrek

AUGUST 3, 2023

Tesla is now facing another class action lawsuit, and this time, it is related to its overstating of the range of its electric vehicles, which was exposed last week. more… The post Tesla’s range being exposed is already leading to a class action lawsuit appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2021

FEV recently entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider Hyliion, to support design, development, integration and production validation of Hyliion’s Electric Range Extender (ERX) for Class 8 tractor-trailer applications.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2020

a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, natural-gas series-hybrid electric powertrain. It will achieve 25 miles of pure electric vehicle range in compliance with cities adopting “Zero Emission Zones.”. Hyliion Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2023

With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. The electric range of the new plug-in hybrid drives has been increased to up to 100 kilometers compared with the predecessors, depending on equipment. It is based on the new generation of the modular transverse matrix, MQB evo.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This collaboration enables both companies to offer the first electric, fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks (up to 12.5 The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz will work with Sila , a next-generation battery materials company ( earlier post ), to incorporate Sila's silicon anode chemistry in batteries which are optionally available for the first time in the upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. This will add another innovative cell chemistry to the Mercedes-Benz battery portfolio.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The Tre FCEV is well-suited for a variety of applications ranging from drayage and intermodal to metro-regional truckload and less than truckload and specialized hauling use cases.

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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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Lightning eChassis, developed with Tier 1 supplier Metalsa, will be available for Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric chassis cab, stripped chassis, and cutaway chassis configurations. The eChassis will support a range of commercial vehicle applications (artist’s rendering). Bennett, Lightning eMotors).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Endera , a technology company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure, and software solutions, launched its new all-electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 zero-emission commercial vehicles. This patent-pending design locates the batteries and all high-voltage infrastructure within the frame rails.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

REE Automotive announced the P7-B, a Class 3 box truck built on a P7 cab chassis. Specifications Class 3 P7-B. Driving Range: 150 miles / 241 km. 14,000 lbs / 6.4 Payload: 4,400 lbs / 2,000 kg. Min Load Floor Height: 23 in / 58 cm. Min Load Floor Height: 23 in / 58 cm. Cargo Volume: 812 ft3 / 23 m3. All-wheel drive by wire.

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Electrek

MARCH 8, 2023

The Class 5 all-electric crew cab was unveiled during NTEA’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis this morning and will come equipped with some unique features you’ll want to see, including its dump-capable body. Video below.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Urban Utility is a Class 3 commercial electric vehicle targeting more than 5,700 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and approximately 125 miles of range. With the introduction of the Urban Utility, ELMS will have a product portfolio spanning the $130-billion North America Class 1-3 commercial vehicle market.

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

EV maker Mullen Automotive has received approval under the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) from the California Air Resources Board for its Class 3 2024 Mullen THREE. The incentive program is designed to make EVs more affordable.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Hexagon Purus and Ballard Power Systems are collaborating to produce Class 6 & 7 Fuel Cell Electric Trucks powered by Hexagon Purus’ turnkey electric drivetrain and hydrogen storage system solutions and Ballard’s fuel cell module. The companies introduced a Class 6 prototype at the ACT Expo in Long Beach.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

kWh/100 km, electric range 74 km, combined CO 2 emissions 34-33 g/km). kWh/100 km, electric range 75 km, combined CO2 emissions 33-32 g/km). The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative. l/100 km, combined power consumption 15.0-14.8

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It offers tTwice the electric range at 100 kilometers, 110 rather than 90 kW of electric power and a level luggage compartment with through-loading facility. More results from the 360° environmental check: A total of 202 components of the new S-Class are made from resource-saving materials. kWh/100 km.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle offers 470 hp and a 350-mile range with a 15-minute refill time.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, researchers have detected a broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants, called hindered phenol and sulfur antioxidants, in dust from electronic waste (e-waste) recycling workshops, possibly posing risks for the workers inside. Manufacturers add synthetic antioxidants to plastics, rubbers and other polymers to make them last longer.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

With a 753 kWh battery pack and range of up to 350 miles, the Nikola Tre BEV is expected to have the longest range among the current HVIP-eligible Class 8 tractors.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2022

Both the standard- and extended-range battery packs offered on F-150 Lightning will deliver more horsepower than originally targeted and announced when the truck was revealed in May 2021, and the payload capacity increased as well. The extended-range battery pack produces 580 horsepower—up from the targeted 563 horsepower.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

Hyliion, a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new fuel-agnostic generator (KARNO) from GE Additive for its range-extended series-hybrid powertrain.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will reportedly be offering the all-electric EQS with a traditional grille lifted from the S-Class sedan. By contrast, the S-Class saw 10,122 deliveries in 2023 and it was a particularly bad sales year for a model that was launched nearly half a decade ago.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2023

For automakers who want longer range, Titan Silicon can deliver a 20% increase in range today, which could be up to 100 extra miles for some EVs, with a development runway to double those gains in future releases.

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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. Highlights of the new models include: Electric operating ranges of 70-75 km (43.5-46.6 Top speed 140 km/h (electric)/235 km/h (total; A-Class Compact Saloon). seconds (A-Class Compact Saloon) Hardly any restrictions on the load compartment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Irizar has manufactured a liquid natural gas (LNG) i4 model coach with a range of more than 1000 kilometers (621 miles) for intercity or short distance routes. The first vehicle equipped with this technology is the class II i4 model Irizar. The LNG range of vehicles from Irizar includes the i4, i6S and i6 Irizar model coaches.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The IONIQ 6 SE Standard Range with a 53-kWh battery pack has an MSRP of $41,600 ($42,715 including delivery) and will be available in limited quantities this summer; range is an estimated 240 miles. The IONIQ 6 SE Long Range with an EPA-estimated 361 miles of range from its larger 77.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The demonstration of ClearFlame’s engine technology was implemented by taking a Class 8 diesel truck running on a Cummins X15 500hp 15L heavy-duty engine—commonly used for long-haul truck and off-highway applications—and converting it to run on renewable E98 ethanol.

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Toshiba Corporation has developed a new lithium-ion battery using a cobalt-free 5V-class high-potential cathode material that significantly suppresses performance-degrading gases produced as side reactions. This battery can operate at a wide range of applications, from power tools to electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2023

The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale ( earlier post ) has completed final US EPA testing with an electric range of 33 miles and MPGe rating of 77. Total range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale with a full battery charge is 360 miles. Total output is a best-in-class 285 horsepower and 347 lb.-ft. Combined fuel economy is 29 MPG.

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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 result is a full OEM-performance electric vehicle that utilizes RNG for range extension and reduces emissions by up to 99% in certain duty cycles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Fully flat from end-to-end, P7 offers greatest interior space and volumetric efficiency for vehicles in classes 3-5. Core design commonalities in the P7 architecture are designed to provide significant development synergies for additional future REEcorner models across vehicle classes. P7 modular platform for delivery fleets.

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Teslarati

MARCH 8, 2024

A federal judge said Tesla driving range complaints must be pursued through individual arbitrations and not combined class action lawsuits. The group of Tesla owners claimed the automaker had lied about driving range capabilities on their electric vehicles , inflating possible travel distances on a full charge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2020

Lucid Motors announced that the Lucid Air electric vehicle will come to market with class-leading interior space and spatial efficiency, ingeniously packaged around a powerful, compact, and energy-dense 113kWh extended-range battery pack. The production version of the Lucid Air will debut in an online reveal on 9 Septembe 2020.

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