Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion (li-ion) battery system (with cells from LG Chem/Compact Power) with an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system to precondition and regulate the temperature. Renewable energy collected by the solar panels directly feeds the energy-efficient microgrid, helping power the plant.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

Bosch announced that while it will rely on its systems expertise and the development and manufacture of key components of the electrical powertrain, such as the electric motor, power electronics, and battery systems, it will continue to outsource the cells needed to make those battery systems. The Lithium Energy and Power GmbH & Co.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2011

On a full charge, Transit Connect Electric has a range between 80 km/50 miles and 130 km/80 miles depending on auxiliary power usage and drive cycle. It is rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Fortunately, though, at wearables’ modest power budgets, energy is effectively everywhere. But we do actually need that energy to be generated,” says Alper Bozkurt, who with Veena Misra codirects the Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) at North Carolina State University. milliwatts.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48-volt systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

This will represent the largest deployment of commercial PHEVs to date. Eaton will work with grant recipient South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other affiliates, including the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Altec Industries, Compact Power Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

International Battery , a US manufacturer, designer and developer of large-format Lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS), has introduced IBexus—a 24-Volt, 4.1 The first commercialized stock keeping unit (SKU) of the IBexus—he IB 24V 008 ESS—is a 4.1 Click to enlarge.

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Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

He probably is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode in 1980—which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991. His second, lithium manganese oxide, is used in power tools, medical devices, and some electric vehicles. to 4 volts. His first was lithium cobalt oxide.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2014

At present, 12 volts provide all conventional automotive electric systems—from lights and radios to air conditioners—with sufficient power. Within the next few years, the figure may rise to 48 volts to support a growing number of functions. The initial material was a commercially available industrial lubricant.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Volvo XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, will carry an MSRP of $53,990 when it arrives in US showrooms later this year. The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. When they become available, over-the-air updates will keep the XC40 Recharge evolving over time.

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Driivz

APRIL 3, 2024

Tools for Fleets and Commercial/Industrial Buildings – vertical-specific tools to manage and optimize EV charging for fleets and in commercial/industrial buildings. Integration : Stable, commercial-quality APIs enable network operators and integrators to accommodate third-party, in-house and legacy software, quickly and efficiently.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 28, 2023

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Common Types of Public Charging Stations Thanks to recent market research, we already know the 6 key places where commercial drivers want to see EV charging stations. Everyone wins.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The conventional version of the Buick crossover will be powered by an Ecotec 2.4L GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said. The Buick plug-in hybrid will use the same manganese-spinel based chemistry and polymer battery cells as the Volt.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover in 2016, Mercedes-Benz displayed its concept for a heavy-duty electric distribution truck for urban areas: the Urban eTruck ( earlier post ). These three-phase asynchronous motors are liquid-cooled and operate with a nominal voltage of 400 volts.

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EV Life

JANUARY 1, 2020

Think about charging an electric car as similar to charging your smartphone, which like an electric car, is powered by lithium ion batteries. Level 1: 110-Volt AC Wall Plug. From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Level 2: 240-Volt AC Charger. Types of Chargers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The electric motor on the Citaro hybrid assists the combustion engine when high levels of power are required, particularly when moving off. It does not serve to boost maximum power; the output and torque figures for the bus remain unchanged. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible. 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

In addition, 3Degrees partners with utilities across the nation to offer customized green power options to approximately 25 million customers. A six-time winner of the DOE/EPA Green Power Supplier of the Year Award and certified B Corporation, 3Degrees is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with regional offices throughout the US.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Electric: The smart vision EQ fortwo features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 30 kWh.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8 kWh HEV battery that can provide a temporary boost of 100 kW for combined peak system power of 210 kW. The decision to go with two motors was based on the power capability of the fuel stack, Pint said.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

California’s electricity capacity could recharge as many as 4 million plug-in hybrids when charged during off-peak hours when electricity use is low. The plug-in hybrid’s fuel-cost savings over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles would save these 4 million consumers approximately $4.2 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

As part of the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between DOE and the Department of the Army, the Army plans to contribute $3.5 Magnesium (AZ or AM series commercial alloy). In this AOI, solutions should be capable of being commercially manufactured. Steel (Mild, HSLA, AHSS, or Boron automotive alloy).

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. And then this past week, GM released its humorous “ No Way Norway ” EV commercial featuring Will Ferrell.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, the high power requirements of these vehicles mean that vehicle designers face unique technical challenges, especially when it comes to circuit protection. High-voltage DC current is more dangerous and harder to interrupt than the comparatively sedate 48 volts used in smaller vehicles. Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. The J1772-compliant Blink Level 2 charging stations will be available in two models: one, an in-home residential wall-mount unit and the second, a commercial stand-alone charger. Evatran Plugless Power. The company recently received a $1.25-million

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

These battery applications include idle-reduction systems for long-haul trucks, military applications, utility ancillary services and power quality, and consumer products. The electric drive manufacturing area is focused on production plants for components and subcomponents for the power electronics and electric machines (PEEM) used in EDVs.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. What we are seeing is that the shifts coming from the markets are more powerful than what regulators are doing,” he said.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Infrastructure, recharging and business models. Every [Volt] will come equipped so you have some type of charger. Who is going to install that 240 volt charging system in the garage if that’s what somebody chooses to do? That’s not our choice, that’s the electrical code. And so here comes challenge number one.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 1, 2008

July 22, 2008; The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today a research and development collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs ) into the grid, a key step in providing the nation’s drivers an alternative to petroleum fuels. “The

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach).

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

Bobcat revealed a new, commercialized version of its battery-powered ZT6000e zero-turn electric lawnmower that promises up to eight hours of continuous runtime. kWh battery that can be fully recharged in about 6 hours with a 240-volt “Level 2” connection, or in about 12 hours with a “standard” 120-volt connection.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). Bright will also face the same challenges in raising capital and moving from crafting prototypes to producing commercial vehicles. A commercial release, ideally, could occur three or so years from now.

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Setec Powerr

MAY 3, 2024

Unlike the usual AC chargers that you might use at home, DC fast chargers don’t use the car’s own charger but send DC power straight to the EV batteries. Because these chargers are very powerful, usually between 50 kW and 350 kW, and operate at a higher voltage, they are often found at public charging spots or for business use.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 23, 2008

GM has been saying for a while now that they had picked their supplier for the LiIon battery in the Volt, but they weren’t prepared to announce who it was. MIT spinoff A123 was a personal favorite, also Germany’s Continental was in the running, but it was LG Chem subsidiary and Detroit based Compact Power, Inc. URL: [link].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. We just had to do it.

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