Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

million in its operations in Flint and Bay City, Michigan, and Defiance, Ohio, to support engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze and a new Chevrolet small car to be built in the United States. The investments will be used to support increased production of the Ecotec 1.4-liter General Motors is investing $163.2-million

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Volt GM Engine Chevrolet 240

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

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. DC-DC converters are an essential part of our eMobility product portfolio and are used in a variety of vehicle applications.

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Eaton DC Convert Commercial 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

ClipperCreek has announced the availability of the smallest cord and plug connected, 20A, Level 2 EV charging station on the market. Based on the LCS-25, this new product features a plug-in connection to make installation inexpensive and fast. With a standard 25-foot charge cable, there is no need to juggle cars to plug-in.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. The performance subsidiary Audi Sport GmbH is responsible for subsequently transforming the car into a volume-production model. Wired charging is much faster as the four-door coupé is fitted with an 800-volt system. The Audi e-tron GT concept has a 4.96-meter

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Audi Concept Auto Production 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Mercedes-Benz will set up electric vehicle production in the United States. With production locations for EVs and batteries in Europe, China and, now, the US, our global network is ready for the era of electric vehicles. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain.

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Alabama Mercedes Production Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2016

Delphi Automotive PLC unveiled a 48-volt mild-hybrid vehicle solution; the company confirmed it is working with two global automakers and could see production within 18 months. One out of every 10 cars sold globally in 2025 will be a 48-volt, mild hybrid. Showcased in a Honda Civic 1.6-liter Data source: IHS] —Jeff Owens.

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Hybrid Volt Production 2014 150

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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All-Electric Concept Electric Electrical 221

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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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Launched in June 2020, the startup produces affordable systems for wireless connections that deliver optical fiber quality, or what Gamzina calls elvespeed connectivity. Elve’s millimeter-wave power amplifier system weighs 4 kilograms, measures 23 centimeters by 15 cm by 8 cm, and is powered by a 28-volt DC input bus.

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Cost Of Power Powered Production 91

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Battery maker Octillion Power Systems will supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) for the production of 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev. FNM’s electric drivetrain integration line is being woven seamlessly inside of Agrale’s production line to ensure a fast ramp up.

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Supplies Brazil Batteries Battery 393

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected San Antonio 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. The integrated battery management system enables master-slave operation as well as connection of the batteries to a CAN bus.

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Li-ion Standards Golf Cart Batteries 255

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

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. These sales include: Van Bortel Ford in Rochester, NY. Verizon Wireless through Stoneham in Stoneham, MA.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected North America 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The second-generation Volt, which makes its world debut in about 10 weeks at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, features a clean-sheet, all-new Voltec propulsion system—new battery, new electric drive unit, new power electronics and new range-extending engine. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. —Larry Nitz.

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Volt GM Motor Motors 341

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

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

JANUARY 27, 2023

With an electric drive and quick-charging technology from Audi’s PPE modular system, the Audi activesphere offers a range of more than 600 km, and extremely fast charging times due to 800-volt technology. The first Audi production vehicles based on PPE will be presented, one after the other, before the end of 2023.

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Audi Concept Volt Electric 259

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

MARCH 11, 2020

—Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE. The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. Electric motors, on the other hand, have instantaneous torque and peak torque available at every operating speed.

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Green Charging

MARCH 1, 2021

Electric vehicle charging stations are types of equipment that connect electric vehicles to an electricity source to recharge electric cars, plug-in hybrids and neighbourhood electric vehicles. There are charging stations that come with advanced features like smart-metering, network connectivity and cellular capability.

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Production Electric Vehicles DC Charging 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

This new work, described in a study published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science , is the first to successfully demonstrate the approach of going from carbon dioxide directly to target products—ethanol and ethylene—at energy conversion efficiencies rivaling natural counterparts. —Gurudayal et al.

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Solar Light Fuel CO2 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The current de-powering process begins when GM is notified of a Volt crash through OnStar. This isn’t just a Volt issue.

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Volt GM Batteries Battery 379

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

General Motors will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle in 2010. This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. engine-generator from Flint. engine-generator from Flint. “We

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Bosch is developing a 48V entry-level hybrid system that will be production-ready by 2017. “ Unlike conventional ~400-volt full hybrids, the 48V system can utilize less expensive components. A DC/DC converter supplies the car’s 12-volt on-board network from the 48-volt vehicle electrical system.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Daimler AG is expanding its global battery production network and is paving the way for the creation of a cross-divisional electro initiative. The first Mercedes-Benz of the new product- and technology-brand EQ will be the EQC, which will be ramped-up in spring 2019 in the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant and then will reach the market in mid-2019.

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Batteries Battery Mercedes Thailand 268

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2021

Octillion’s 660-volt/88.9-kWh Using Octillion’s battery management system (BMS), Caspian packs can be connected in parallel without need for a junction box. Globally, Octillion has more than four Gigawatt hours (GWh) of production capacity. kWh Caspian? million miles. million miles. —Paul Beach.

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Power Powered Batteries Battery 284

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The COPO nameplate is a nod to the Central Office Production Order system, which Chevrolet dealers used to build one-of-a-kind high-performance models. It is connected to a conventional racing-prepared “Turbo 400” automatic transmission that channels the motor’s torque to the same solid rear axle used in the production COPO Camaro race cars.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 28, 2009

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. General Motors will invest $336m in a Detroit-area assembly plant, bringing to $700m total investment in eight Michigan facilities to begin mass production of the rechargeable Chevrolet Volt electric car in late 2010.

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Volt Detroit GM Recharge 124

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

An electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model, is already in the final stages of development. It can be operated via a 48-volt on-board electrical system. The turbocharger achieves speeds of up to 170,000 rpm, which enables a very high rate of air flow.

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Exhaust Gas-Electric Mercedes Gas 413

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Along with the Cybertruck including notable features such as its steer-by-wire handling, its 800-volt architecture , Powershare , and the option for a range extender , Cammissa starts with the R1T and Hummer drag races, emphasizing the truck’s impressive acceleration speeds.

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Hummer Tesla GMC Volt 141

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

billion), including production projects for electrical powertrains for passenger cars and light trucks. The Mobility Solutions business sector is again developing better than global automotive production in 2019. In addition, the company is working to make mobility automated, connected, and personalized. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The Wallace Center will will accelerate new technologies such as lithium-metal, silicon and solid-state batteries along with production methods that can quickly be deployed at battery cell manufacturing plants like GM's joint ventures with LG Energy Solution in Lordstown, Ohio, and Spring Hill, Tennessee, along with other undisclosed locations.

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GM Building Batteries Battery 243

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Mercedes-AMG plans to begin production of the SLS AMG E-CELL electric super sportscar ( earlier post ) in 2013, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG during the company’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show. SLS AMG E-CELL Click to enlarge. inches at the front and 14.17

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