Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Volkswagen Truck & Bus is focusing on automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems. Last mile transportation services, i.e., the delivery of parcels to end customers, are becoming electric. The eCrafter is a high-performing van with a range of up to about 200 km (124 miles). 200 km on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. The maximum battery capacity of 420 kWh enables ranges of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) to be achieved. In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will unveil its el-Born electric vehicle concept at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The SEAT el-Born concept fuses the core aspects driving change in the automotive industry: electrification, autonomous driving, shared-mobility and connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

—Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. Together these hold almost six kilograms of hydrogen, enough to give the BMW iX5 Hydrogen a range of 504 km (313 miles) in the WLTP cycle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. The battery weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lbs) and can be recharged in only three to four hours on a 230 V connection. miles) for a single battery charge. miles) in extended range. HMI and connected services.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2020

The all-electric SUV is set to be built at ŠKODA’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, making it the first MEB-based Volkswagen Group vehicle in Europe to be produced outside Germany. ENYAQ offers a range up to 500 km (311 miles) (WLTP) and fast charging. The maximum range of both all-wheel-drive variants is up to 460 km (286 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

DRIVE C2X went beyond the proof-of-concept and addressed large-scale field trials under real-world conditions at multiple national test sites across Europe. The operational tests took place in seven test sites in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. million km (932,000 miles).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). The Audi e‑tron quattro concept sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.1 Total output is 320 kW.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2018

Autonomous Driving, Connectivity, E-Mobility and Shared services. China is promoting Autonomous Driving as a part of boosting intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) and its recent “smart city, smart China” initiative, giving China a vital role in BMW Group’s Autonomous Driving development program. million miles). kilometers (3.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2017

The focus will be on the economy, sustainability and practicality of tailpipe emission-free delivery vans when used for the last mile. By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany. —Frank Rausch, CEO of Hermes Germany GmbH.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. 3 1ST with enough energy within 30 minutes to cover a range of around 290 kilometers (180 miles) (WLTP)—a significantly longer range than had previously been possible in the compact vehicle segment.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants in Germany are starting production of key components for the battery-powered eActros heavy-duty truck. Before the modules become part of an operational pack, they are first installed into a metal housing and then connected to other components such as busbars, control systems and wires.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2016

In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). 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

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The MEB is the foundation for an entirely new generation of long-range battery-electric vehicles that will be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The Works Council has ensured that these future-oriented vehicles will be made in Germany and not in other countries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

This results in a range of up to 200 km (124 miles)—normally enough for a typical day's delivery round. The Urban eTruck is connected to the charging station using the Europe-wide standardized Combined Charging System (CCS) Type 2 connector. —Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

With a range of 200 km (124 miles) and charging time of just two hours, the Maxus EV80 is expected to be suited to businesses with typical usage cycles that incorporate predominantly urban routes. It is available initially to fleets in France, Germany, Austria and Benelux, with other markets to follow soon.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

At IAA, the Group is displaying the concept vehicle for the first series electric MINI, due for release in 2019. At the Frankfurt show, BMW will also unveil a new concept for a four-door, fully-electric vehicle between the i3 and i8. Our test fleet is now on the roads in Germany, Israel and the US – making daily trips.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The concept then graduated, first to a proof-of-principle venture in Iceland using multicopters, then to a well-funded Amazon project in the United Kingdom. But these and similar attempts to solve the last-mile problem—the mile leading to the customer—have largely been disappointing.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The company is focused more on the user experience of the connected environment in the car, rather than on eye-watering acceleration and road speeds of 250 km/h. BYTON’s first drivable concept car will make its debut at CES 2018 in January. An expanded 95 kWh pack can take that up to 500 km (311 miles).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2022

The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain. Cooling: sophisticated thermal concept for high load capacity.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The eVito, the second all-electric production model from Mercedes-Benz Vans after the 2010 Vito E-Cell, starts at €39,990 (US$47,000) (in Germany excl. The exclusive pre-ordering phase for the mid-size van begins today in Germany, with market launch scheduled for the second half of 2018. With an installed battery capacity of 41.4

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In comparison to regular liquid or gaseous hydrogen refueling concepts, sLH2 is considerably simpler while delivering increased performance. 1000 km of range (~620 miles) is available from 80 kg of hydrogen, which can be pumped into the Mercedes-badged, 80,000 lb. Another huge step? OTR semi in less than 15 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. Just to give an example.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 15, 2024

With headquarters in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG is known for a rich R&D heritage and many commercially successful innovations dating back to 1915, when it began supplying gears and other parts for Zeppelins. The concept itself is not new. High speed is something like 75, 80, 90 miles an hour.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At GM, he has personally championed the electrification of the vehicle, connected vehicle technology, fuel cells, and a series of innovative advanced technology concept vehicles. Burns has been a major advocate within the industry for the reinvention of the automobile and the diversification of transportation energy.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2023

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive high-voltage battery with the latest battery cell technology and gross energy content of 80 kWh enables operating range of up to 460 kilometres [285 miles] in the statutory new WLTP test cycle (up to 520 kilometres [323 miles] in the NEDC test cycle). per kWh for Germany).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Respectively, each one is suitable for a very different type of drive concept: for electric cars, fuel-cell vehicles and CNG vehicles. We ourselves are taking the initiative and are complementing electric mobility with an equally eco-friendly concept for long distances. Ground is scheduled to be broken in Werlte, Germany in July 2011.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Things began to change when in 2017 Volkswagen first showed the Concept ID.Buzz electric bus, which led to today’s public debut of the production 2024 ID.Buzz for North America. The biggest change 120V (Level 1) – 2 miles of charge per hour, or about 80 hours to full 240V (Level 2) – 7.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2011

Using aluminum in select automotive components could reduce vehicle body structure weight safely by as much as an additional 40% compared to today’s vehicles, according to a recent study by the University of Aachen (Germany) for the European Aluminium Association (EAA). For many components stiffness will maintain the decisive criterion.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL, introduced in January 2009 in Detroit. The BlueZero E-CELL with battery-electric drive featured a range of up to 200 kilometers (124 miles) using electric drive alone. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). The new body shell hall has an area of approximately 66,000 m 2.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Porsche will unveil the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with controlled all-wheel drive and an electric range of 50 kilometers (31 miles) at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is available to order now, with prices starting at €107,553 (US$122,000) including VAT in Germany. hours to fully charge via a 230-V, 10-A connection.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

The hybrid drive/torque converter combination is also extremely efficient, as the torque converter lock-up clutch closes immediately after launch creating a solid mechanical connection between the transmission, internal combustion engine and electric motor. This saves space that can be used for new interior design concepts.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2021

Deliveries will begin in Germany by the end of September and in the United States in Q4. Capable of an estimated 478 miles of all-electric range, according to WLTP ratings, the EQS has the potential to be one of the best EVs on the market in terms of miles per charge. for its base model. kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

is going on sale in mid-October, followed by the e-Golf launch in the spring of 2014 (in Germany). At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). The connection to the lithium-ion battery is established via two traction cables. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In Germany prices for the smart fortwo electric drive start at €21,940 (US$23,077)—recommended retail price including 19% VAT. kWh Li-ion battery pack, the electric drive has a range (NEDC) of approximately 160 km (99 miles); maximum speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h (81 mph) to maximize the range. Powered by a 17.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

On a full lifecycle basis, with an average European electricity mix, the i3 offers approximately a 30% lower carbon footprint over 150,000 km (93,200 miles) of use than the fuel-efficient diesel-powered BMW 118d, said Dr. Julian Weber, head of Innovation Projects e-Mobility at BMW. earlier post ), but gain their advantage in the use phase.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The A3 e-tron BEV pilot program will run in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Denver markets throughout the year and provide actionable feedback and telematics data to Audi engineering teams in the US and Germany. In April 2011, Audi introduced a four-seat A3 e-tron concept plug-in hybrid vehicle in Shanghai.

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