Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2011

Detroit Edison (DTE) President and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Kurmas, presented two out of four recently-purchased Ford Transit Connect Electric vehicles ( earlier post ) at DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit. —Steven Kurmas. The vehicles were purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 22, 2022

Tesla explains why 800 volts isn’t an end-all, be-all for EVs today. Audi updates on Q4 E-Tron timing. And the DOE is taking a lead role in studying bidirectional charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 29 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 8 units in Europe and 21 units in North America, which includes a 3-unit reorder from Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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EV Connect

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The standard J1772 car charging plug can charge your car using 120, 208 or 240 volts of electricity, depending on the type of charging station you’re using and the infrastructure where the charging station is being installed. Level 1 charging stations use a 120-volt system. This is analogous to plugging your phone in.

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Plug Connect Connected Electric Cars 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

The EVSys800 used in the concept is a modular 800-volt drive and consists of SiC power electronics, the electric motor and a reduction gearbox. A propane-based 800-volt heat pump also requires significantly less energy. EVSys800 e-drive. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 27 Ford Transit Connect Electric van sales, including a five-unit sale to returning customer FedEx Express, a four-unit sale to the City of Toronto, a three-unit sale to DTE Energy, one of Michigan’s largest energy suppliers, and 15 unit sales to various Ford commercial truck dealers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Lotus Lightweight Structures, a division of Group Lotus plc, to provide assembly support for the Transit Connect Electric for the European market. 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.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Turkey 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

The new device provides up to 40 amps of continuous power at 240 volts AC (9.6 It features a cord-connected installation when used with a Pre-Wire Installation Kit or can be converted to a hard-wired installation if required. kW output) and enables fast charging of any SAE J1772 compatible electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Transit Connect Norway Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. Eaton’s DC-DC converter takes power from a 48-volt system and reduces it to 24 volts. C and boast 97% design efficiency.

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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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Transit Connect Connect Connected Europe 239

InsideEVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Refinements in suspension, gearing, and accessories make these e-bikes even more practical.

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Connect Connected Volt 58

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The new charging system connect, which Audi offers for home garages, is also designed for a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. The charging system connect comprises an operating unit with a 5-inch touch display and a wall mount. The charging system connect comprises an operating unit with a 5-inch touch display and a wall mount.

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Audi Charging Connect Connected 243

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2020

With the majority of vehicle charging occurring at home, the Mustang Mach-E will come equipped with the Ford Mobile Charger that has the ability to plug in anywhere with a standard 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt for faster charging.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

MAHLE Powertrain is presenting a new, prototype 48-volt battery with optimized battery cooling and cell chemistry to enable increased charge and discharge rates. Mild-hybrid vehicles need to recover energy efficiently and at a relatively high power during deceleration events.

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Volt Batteries Battery Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2023

The two-component plastic housing has a complex three-dimensional geometry, since the charging plug’s connection poles pass through it. It reliably keeps the easily bent board in place and facilitates the assembly; the electronics unit is clipped in with snap connections. Cooled busbars in traction batteries are one example.

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Charging Production Volt Connect 195

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Now, Ford is adding another benefit: vehicle-to-vehicle charging using the Ford-exclusive Pro Power Onboard 240-volt outlet. When connected to an F-150 Lightning or F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid with the optional 9.6 kW (F-150 Lightning) or 7.2

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Charging 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2022

inch display with cloud-connected SYNC 4 Technology and new advanced driver-assistance system technologies. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.5 New available amenities include a 13.2-inch

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Escape Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2022

Key elements include 350-volt DC power for the water heater and roof mounted air conditioner with heat pump, 110-volt AC for the induction cooktop and the refrigerator, which can also operate on 12-volt DC power for enhanced flexibility and convenience. The control systems can be monitored through a tablet or smartphone app.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has earned a 5-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. The Volt is the first electric vehicle to do so; NHTSA has not yet tested the Nissan LEAF. Volt 20MPH Side Pole Impact.

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Volt 2011 Chevrolet MPH 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We estimate that vehicle manufacturers using a battery with an operating voltage of 48 volts and a capacity of 10 kilowatt hours (kWh), for example, will be able to save a total of 250,000 to 500,000 euros in development and certification costs. And things can move a lot faster, too. kWh to 15 kWh. kWh to 15 kWh.

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Li-ion Standards Golf Cart Batteries 255

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2021

The project expands on the successful research program between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and Tecnam on powering the all-electric P-Volt aircraft. The P-Volt, like the P2012 Traveller today, will perfectly fit the scope of this program.

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Volt Norway Electric Electrical 221

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2018

It can already work with higher voltages of up to 920 volts, as expected in future electric vehicles. Both the high-performance electronics for the charging connections and the communication interface to the electric vehicles were integrated into the system. 450 kW, the second gives up to 175 kW.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Chevrolet announced that Apple’s Siri Eyes Free Integration will now be available on the 2014 Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS and Volt in addition to the Sonic and Spark. In addition, these vehicles also come with six months of OnStar’s premium Directions and Connections service. Access Calendar and add appointments.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

OnStar and Verizon Wireless unveiled a second-generation connected research vehicle at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The static Chevrolet Volt research concept vehicle focuses on a comprehensive in-vehicle experience as in-vehicle energy management applications.

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Volt Vehicles Chevrolet Connect 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2018

The system replaces a conventional starter pinion and is driven by a belt connected to the engine crankshaft. At the same time, the 48 volt board net makes it possible to provide four times as much electrical power at short notice, at the same current. Earlier post.). liter fuel per 100 kilometer in real driving situations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2010

OnStar is launching MyVolt.com, a new website that will give Chevrolet Volt owners the ability to remotely access operational information specific to their vehicle and control various functions of their car. The new website leverages OnStar’s real-time data connection to enhance the overall Volt ownership experience.

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Volt Chevrolet Miles Connect 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. In addition, new Wi-Fi connectivity gives customers the ability to monitor and control charging any time and anywhere via a mobile app and web portal.

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Jeep Chrysler Plug-in Plug 259

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG). The turbocharger, which is operated via the 48-volt on-board electrical system, works at speeds of up to 170,000 rpm, which enables a very high airflow rate.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2015

GM’s fleet of self-driving 2017 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles will first be deployed as part of a broader test program at GM’s Technical Centre in Warren, Michigan. Through this program, GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

E-Transit features both AC and DC fast charging, coming standard with a Ford Mobile Charger that can plug into a normal 120-volt outlet for slow and steady charging or into a 240-volt outlet for faster charging. Employing a Ford Connected Charge Station brings the number up to approximately 15 miles per charging hour.

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Ford Batteries Battery Fleet 269

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Learnings from those vehicles helped inform Chevrolet’s Electric Connect and Cruise strategy. —Jim Campbell, GM US vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2012

OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Google Renewable Chevrolet 265

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ford will present its latest generation of connected and electrified Transit products at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from 20-27 September 2018. Ford’s Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will make its show debut in production form, and the new Transit with a segment-first 48-volt mild hybrid (mHEV) powertrain.

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PHEV Ford Lithium Ion Production 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

OnStar is working with Google’s Android and Maps technologies to enhance the navigation capabilities of the Volt mobile app. OnStar is leveraging Google technology to develop a number of new mobile application features to provide Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits (ICs) for energy-efficient power conversion, has added two new AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs to its InnoSwitch3-AQ family. 800-volt batteries are becoming standard for EVs. Our SiC-based InnoSwitch3-AQ devices handle this vast range with incredible ease.

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