Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed an intrusion detection and defense system (IDS) to protect military ground vehicles against cyberthreats to embedded systems and connected vehicle networks. An attack on several connected vehicles could have disastrous effects. Peter Moldenhauer, co-author.

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APRIL 30, 2025

ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026. Therefore, ZF focused its announcement on the prevailing assumption that limited range is whats keeping consumers from making the switch to electrified vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

The core element of IAV’s concept is a new type of module and battery housing design. With consistent lightweight design, the use of steel increases the weight of the battery by only around one to one-and-a-half percent and is therefore negligible in terms of driving performance and range. —Michael Clauß.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Faithful in its design and technology to its concept predecessor, revealed earlier this year ( earlier post ), the production-ready bZ4X is the first model to be developed by Toyota entirely as a BEV. With a fully charged battery, expected range is more than 450 km (280 miles) depending on version, exact data to be confirmed later.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2021

Movandi, a developer of new 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, announced a successful demonstration of mmWave repeaters, delivering on the promise of seamless 5G cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications for the next generation of connected cars. gigabits per second (Gbps) on the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2023

Using intelligent thermal management, the new coolant system can increase the range of vehicles and lifespan of materials while simultaneously enhancing passenger comfort. A complete system featuring a compact design, Rheinmetall’s new coolant system saves precious installation space.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Adopting the new “potential energy” design language, the Electra comes with a new-generation electric propulsion system and the advanced Ultium battery, along with a variety of connected and intelligent driving technologies. Utilizing the advanced Ultium battery, the Electra has a range of more than 660 kilometers on a single charge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Octillion battery in FNM trucks supports a range up to 300 km for urban deliveries. FNM’s trucks will use niobium in various components—such as the chassis, brakes, suspension, wheels, and certain other parts and structural elements—to reduce the vehicle’s weight and increase its strength, performance, and range.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 6, 2025

Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level The so-called skateboard chassis is a staple of modern EV design. REEs platform includes both electrical and mechanical connection points to make it easy for upfitters to create an endless variety of vocational vehicles. Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotives VP of Engineering.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The new module has a wide voltage range (400 to 750 V) and can be directly connected to an existing electrical instrument provided with a motor, inverter, and battery, etc., Schematic example of connecting the FC module to an external device.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2023

The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use. Ford Pro’s BEV Fit team offers available complimentary consulting to customers to help identify available incentives, consult on charging site design and construction, and collaborate with local utilities on energy needs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2023

The water depth ranges from 15 meters to 60 meters and is constructed to test different types of devices. The Yongsoo pilot plant is 37 m long and 31 m wide, equipped with two axial-flow impulse turbines and two 250 kW generators, and is grid-connected by a 22.9 The test site has five berths, with a total capacity of 5 MW. Source: OES.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2022

of the projected US electric vehicle production through the end of 2023 and was designed to fit into the forecast production envelopes of each automaker. of the projected US electric vehicle production through the end of 2023 and was designed to fit into the forecast production envelopes of each automaker. Telematics: Fully connected.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2022

Motorcycle (Range x Power). kWh battery pack with an optional second battery for an 80 mile range, the District is manufactured using innovative processes such as laser cutting and CNC sheet bending, which reduce production time while enhancing quality and durability. The District offers four modes: E Bike - Class 2 - 27 MPH Limit.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2023

It can support a wide range of new products—from passenger carrying models, to commercial vehicles—offering advances in range, efficiency, safety, charging time, durability and connectivity. By combining space with long ranges of up to 695km and ultra-fast charging, SOA maximizes convenience, with minimal downtime.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2023

The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design. Their performance enables long range operation without intermediate charging. These battery packs reliably have a range of 220 kilometers over their entire service life.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

The propulsion module is a scalable design and is the first in a range of products that can be used for aircraft less than 5 tonnes in the near term. This will enable a broad range of new mobility services across the UK, from large cargo delivery to regional commuting. Electrified powertrain specialists, Drive System Design.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Hyundai Motor Group has revealed TIGER (Transforming Intelligent Ground Excursion Robot), the company’s second Ultimate Mobility Vehicle (UMV) ( earlier post ) and the first designed to be uncrewed. The transforming intelligent ground excursion robot is designed to carry various types of payload while traveling over challenging terrain.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2020

Developed on GM’s global electric vehicle platform, the VELITE 7 compact SUV will offer an electric range of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a full charge. The VELITE 7 features spaciousness, customer-focused connectivity and advanced driver assistance technologies.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

Leclanché SA has completed development of a third-generation marine battery system designed to support the needs of ship builders in producing 100% electric and hybrid marine vessels. The system will begin shipping in 2023 and has already been specified in several major design wins including Scandlines’ 10MWh PR24 zero-emission freight ferry.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The MINI Vision Urbanaut uses three curated MINI moments—“Chill”, “Wanderlust” and “Vibe”—to present a wide range of possible usage scenarios. —Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design. This creates a minimalist, cosy spatial experience while maintaining full connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. is based on the Ziptron technology—Tata Motors’ in-house developed globally competitive high voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather conditions.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2022

The Group plans to produce wide range of full electric vehicles for US customers at the new Georgia EV plant. The new plant will feature a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2023

Midnight is designed to be safe, sustainable, quiet and, with its expected payload of more than 1,000 pounds, can carry four passengers plus a pilot. With a range of 100 miles, Midnight is optimized for back-to-back short distance trips of around 20 miles, with a charging time of approximately 10 minutes in-between.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2022

Featuring a patented design, the new spring won over the automaker due primarily to its significant weight advantage in the unsprung mass as well as its performance. Because they connect the wheels to the chassis, suspension springs play a vital role in influencing a vehicle’s safety and how it handles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The power of the Lucid Air is complemented by an available extended-range capability that achieves an estimated EPA range of up to 517 miles on a single charge. The ultra-compactness of these electric drive units lays the foundation for Lucid’s Space Concept vehicle design approach.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

kWh gross), which supports an increased electric range of up to 91 kilometers (57 miles), measured in accordance with the NEDC cycle (73 km (45 miles) according to the WLTP). This allows the Audi PHEV models to be fully charged in around two-and-a-half hours when connected to a sufficiently powerful power connection.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. An integrated battery pack powers Ronin to a targeted 600-plus mile range.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2020

To fulfill IONIQ’s brand mission, Hyundai will combine its current EV capabilities—such as ultra-fast charging, spacious interior, and battery-supplied power—with future innovations that combine design, technologies and services to integrate in-car and out-of-car experiences for a seamless journey.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Once the cables connected to the BMS are removed, the vehicle weight is reduced by 66~198Ib. This secures additional space of 10~15% for a battery pack, enabling increasing the capacity of a battery, and hence, the range of an EV. The additional space for a battery pack also improves the flexibility of battery design.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

The improvement in energy conversion efficiency compared to previous e-drives extends the driving range for each battery charge. The compact design also makes this new drive system of interest for passenger cars in the compact class. Every percent of improvement in energy conversion efficiency translates into two percent more range.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan. As a result, its all-electric powertrain needs only a 40kWh battery to deliver a target range of up to 400 km (248 miles).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

GM Defense will leverage GM’s Ultium Platform as it works to meet DIU’s requirement for a scalable design that can be used for tactical military vehicles. GM’s HUMMER EV Ultium battery pack. Commercial battery electric technologies continue to mature. —Steve duMont, president of GM Defense.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ET5 has been designed to meet the stringent five-star C-NCAP and Euro NCAP standards. In 2022, NIO will continue to expand its charging and swapping network. Expansion outside China. 2021 marked NIO’s first step into the global market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2021

The first is the BMW i4 M50 (electric power consumption combined: 24 – 19 kWh/100 km WLTP)—the first purely electric performance car from BMW M GmbH, with 400 kW/544 hp, all-wheel drive and a range of up to 510 kilometers (317 miles) in the WLTP cycle. The electric motors developed by BMW are 93% efficient in this latest version.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Range anxiety is often quoted as the main barrier to electric vehicle adoption, but if the battery could be recharged in the same time it takes to refuel a conventional IC engine vehicle, much of that worry goes away. The real challenge came in designing the electrical architecture capable of absorbing such high rates of charge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2020

The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. It has a driving range of up to 780 kilometers (485 miles), including an electric-only range of 60 kilometers (37 miles). Electric power consumption is an estimated 13.1

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