Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Researchers at UC San Diego, with their colleagues at other institutions, have developed a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles. volts versus a Li/Li + reference electrode. When people use it as a cathode they have to discharge the material to 1.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

Ford Motor Company selected AeroVironment, Inc. Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and schedule a turnkey professional installation with a call to AeroVironment. AeroVironment’s 240-volt home charging package will recharge the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids in 2.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The investors include companies from the battery manufacturing, consumer electronic and electric vehicle ecosystem which will be working with the company to speed the development of its solid polymer electrolyte battery material. High voltage capability (5 volts). Key properties of Ionic Materials’ polymer include: Up to 1.3

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Volvo ReCharge Concept makes its debut in a specially designed Volvo C30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

Although Bosch intends to lead the mass market for electromobility that will emerge after 2020, the company has decided that the means to achieving that strategic end does not include manufacturing of the battery cells. Beyond the vehicles themselves, Bosch is developing solutions for the recharging infrastructure.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? Among them is a start-up company located in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, which is considered by everyone to be the “Ele.me” or “Meituan Waimai” in the field of electric vehicle charging. .

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar was the first car-sharing company in the United States to introduce electric vehicles, starting in Boston in 2002, and the first to offer hybrid vehicles through a partnership with Honda in Seattle in 2003. Zipcar has had vehicles on campus at UC Davis since 2009.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2012

Imagine a future where plug-in cars not only know when the cheapest time to charge is, but also work in concert with utility companies to recharge when it is greenest or when grid power demand is the lowest. For years, automakers, charging station manufacturers, utility companies and even the U.S.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 30, 2023

The Southern California company is looking to speed things up again—this time with record-setting charging stops. Founder Richard Hatfield claims that the company’s Lightning Strike motorcycle can fill its battery from 20 percent to 80 percent in a little over 10 minutes on a Level 3 DC fast charger.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. The C-MAX vehicles will be built on the company’s global C-segment platform and are two of five electrified vehicles Ford plans to launch in North America in 2012. Earlier post.).

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 30, 2007

could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If That would make the Volt its best selling high mileage car behind the Chevrolet Aveo. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2011

AeroVironment will install the fast charging stations at existing, convenient commercial host locations in 22 targeted communities identified by ODOT, allowing EV drivers to recharge in as little as 15 to 20 minutes. More than 2,500 AeroVironment Level II charging stations have been installed in 25 U.S. states since late 2010.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2015

The company placed a total of 407 Fit EVs for the full year 2014. When connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than three hours. The reduced lease price and matching two-year terms will also be available to new customers interested in driving a used Honda Fit EV.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Norfolk Southern unveiled a prototype 1,500-horsepower switching locomotive that relies solely on rechargeable batteries for power yesterday at its Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, Pa. The plug-in locomotive also can regenerate dynamic braking energy through a system provided by Brookville Equipment Company.

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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. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2011

The stations will be placed at convenient locations and will allow drivers to recharge their electric vehicles from a fully-discharged state in less than 30 minutes. The company is also experienced in working with utilities and will collaborate with local utilities to prepare for the deployment.

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Oregon Installation San Diego Volt 218

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. The two companies have been development partners for the past several years.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The Transit Connect Electric utilizes a lithium-ion battery pack from Johnson Controls to achieve a range of 50 to 80 miles depending on auxiliary usage and drive cycle and is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet. Giant Eagle through Shults Ford in Wexford, PA (2 units).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system. The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Which seems plenty attractive to a range of companies and researchers. volts for about 60 hours. A team of biologists built a custom Kinefox GPS tracker that wildlife—including this European bison test subject—can recharge simply by moving around as usual. In the future, DIY may not even be necessary.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Priced at an incremental $295, Auto Start-Stop can improve real-world fuel efficiency by 3.5%, and can pay for itself in fuel savings in less than 18 months, according to the company. It has been proposed to characterize the recharge ability of vehicle starter batteries as dynamic charge acceptance (DCA).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Over the next few years, the company will build a new paint shop and a new assembly plant. On top of that come other areas in which the company will be investing in this context, such as in the Weissach development center. The vehicle can optionally be recharged wirelessly by induction via a coil set into the garage floor.

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Cars That Think

JULY 13, 2023

Goodenough was awarded the 2012 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies for discoveries that “paved the way for development of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology.” It was there that Goodenough made his mark while working on a rechargeable lithium battery with Koichi Mizushima , a postdoctoral researcher.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. Opel is analyzing the requirements for standardization and a recharging infrastructure for plug-in electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain. Ampera and mule. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The company also held the European premiere of the Cadillac SRX. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2011

have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture for high-volume production of superior quality Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP); LFP is a cost-effective, safe and eco-friendly cathode material for use in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. LG Chem supplies the Li-ion cells for the Chevy Volt, for example.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

A quick charger, designed exclusively for the EV-neo and using a 200-volt power source, provides full charging from empty in about 30 minutes under 25°C conditions, making it possible to recharge the vehicle quickly during spare moments in the working day. The motor has rated output of 0.58 kW, and maximum output of 2.8 hours at 25°C.

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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. Level 2 Charging Level 2 charging stations require a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which is commonly found in residential homes, commercial buildings, and public locations.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2018

liter diesel engine now available with Kia’s new eight-speed automatic transmission, and—in certain markets—48-volt mild-hybrid power ( earlier post ). liter diesel engine, employing the company’s new SmartStream efficiency technologies. The Sportage is also available with an all-new 1.6-liter New ‘SmartStream’ 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan. In Australia, as elsewhere in the world, the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4’s most obvious PHEV competitor will be the Volvo XC40 Recharge Hybrid. hours for a 0-100 percent recharge. Consumption is 1.1

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

Mild hybrids, which are typically found in 48 volt electric systems, do not require a plug to operate. Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

The AV level III fast-charge system employs a protocol developed by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). THINK and EnerDel have for several months been using TEPCO fast charging daily to quickly recharge development vehicles. It can also be charged using 110-volt current on a regular household outlet. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

For each of two automotive firms—the Swiss concept car manufacturer Rinspeed and the German company RUF Automobile GmbH—the Siemens research team developed an integrated system consisting of a motor/generator, power electronics and an interface with a battery connection. A later version is expected to feature a twin-motor design.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

Recharging your car takes longer than fueling a gas car. A Level One charger (a typical 120-volt household circuit), which is the slowest type of charger, can take anywhere from eight to 20 hours to fully charge a car. However, in the meantime, the cost is relatively high.

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Electric cars need to be recharged, obviously. How car companies choose to provide the all-new equipment to do that varies significantly among makers.

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