Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

XL Hybrids TYs7Oafol48Kkc8KJgZoTHgMu0w8LYSbRdYOj2VdwnuKwa">announced new fleet customers who intend to purchase its XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Three of the latest companies that intend to add XLP F-150s to their fleet include the City of Long Beach, Calif.;

F-150 150

F-150 Fleet Plug-in Ford 150

Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. And maintenance should be easier too. Its cofounders, Mitch Lee and Ryan Cook, are engineers who met while working at Boeing.

Water 52

Water Electric Electrical Tahoe 52

Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

Right now I’m working on a committee where we’re defining the standard for an ePTO (electric power take-off) connection. With the HVIL [high-voltage interlock], you’ve got to turn the power off when you pull the plug out of something. As long as they are interchangeable, what you do with the rest of it is a competitive advantage.

Standards 73

Standards Market Volt Vehicles 73

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

No plugging in to an electrical outlet. Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It Connectivity is through multiple USB-C ports. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

Toyota 62

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 62

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Regulating the operating temperature of a battery pack is essential because it affects performance (power and capacity), charge acceptance (during regenerative braking), lifespan, safety, and vehicle operating and maintenance expenses.

Li-ion 191

Li-ion Commercial Batteries Battery 191

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 13, 2009

At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. They even had a real plug connected to their toy car on the exhibit hall. Fortunately there are companies at the Plug-In Conference who exceed expectations and one of them is Coulomb out of Campbell, California.

i-MiEV 170

i-MiEV 2009 Plug-in Volt 170