article thumbnail

Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

Teslarati

Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. Ford believes the Valencia, Spain plant is the ideal location for making cars with a next-generation EV architecture and plans to produce the vehicles later this decade.

Spain 87
article thumbnail

CoorsTek proton ceramic membranes produce hydrogen from ammonia, natural gas or biogas

Green Car Congress

Proton ceramic membranes are electrochemical energy converters that work by first splitting hydrogen-containing molecules, such as water or methane, and then further breaking hydrogen atoms into protons and electrons. —co-author Jose Serra, professor with Instituto de TecnologĂ­a QuĂ­mica in Spain.

Hydrogen 459
article thumbnail

Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries

Green Car Congress

Charged from solar panels, the unit is a self-contained solution that consists of a battery system linked to a bi-directional converter and the associated control management systems.

article thumbnail

Order-taking begins for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric van

Green Car Congress

In thrust or brake mode, the mechanical rotational movement is converted into electric energy and is used to charge the high-voltage battery (recuperation). With the standard maximum charging capacity of 110 kW at a fast charging station, the EQV can be charged in around 45 minutes from 10 to 80 percent.

Mercedes 293
article thumbnail

Siemens installing Sitras supercap-based stationary energy storage unit for TriMet light right substation

Green Car Congress

The system can be connected either directly to the traction power supply system or to the busbar in the substation by means of the connection unit, comprising the disconnector, the DC high-speed circuit-breaker and the precharging unit. Siemens is providing additional solutions for the overall 7.3-mile

article thumbnail

Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

Wallbox

Well, when an EV is charged, AC (alternating current) electricity from the grid is converted to DC (direct current) electricity, the kind that can be used by a car. This conversion is carried out by either the car’s own converter or a converter located in the charger. But how does this work? V2G: Vehicle to Grid.

Charging 138
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz Vans introduces the series version of the EQV electric van prior to display at IAA in September

Green Car Congress

As a series-produced vehicle, the EQV is fully integrated into the production operations of the plant in Vitoria in northern Spain, where the V-Class and Mercedes-Benz Vito are also made. When accelerating or braking, the mechanical rotation is converted into electrical energy and used to charge the high-voltage battery (recuperation).

Mercedes 207