Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2022

Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

In support of General Motors’ vision of a zero-emissions, all-electric future, Buick will bring its first electric vehicle to market for North America in 2024. The Buick Wildcat EV concept illustrates the new global brand design language that will be apparent in production vehicles going forward. Wildcat EV Concept.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

million in funding to develop connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies aimed at improving fuel economy by more than 20%. The project is part of ARPA-E’s Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.)s.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Technologies and contributions to reduced fuel consumption in Efficient Future Mobility North America. Schaeffler presented a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Schaeffler demonstration vehicle was developed in North America. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric vehicle (EV) charging locations that will more than double the number of Fast Chargers publicly available in Seattle. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Car dealerships in North America are still wrestling with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a company whose software is used widely in the auto retail sales sector. For prospective car buyers, that’s meant delays at dealerships or vehicle orders written up by hand. What happened last week?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Hackett said Ford will improve its operational fitness, refocus capital allocation and accelerate the introduction of smart vehicles and services. in 2016), the company said it is expanding its scope to include vehicles and services—all designed around human-centered experiences. Expanding electric vehicle revenue opportunities.

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 8, 2021

Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India. Forsee Power a European multinational producer of smart lithium-ion electric vehicle battery systems that had entered the Indian market in 2020 has started its production work for a series of EV batteries for electric two and three-wheelers at its Pune plant.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lithium Americas estimates the lithium extracted and processed from the project can support production of up to 1 million EVs per year. This relationship underscores our commitment to develop a sustainable domestic lithium supply chain for electric vehicles. and Argentine businesses.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). and Irvine, Calif.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2015

According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide revenue from connected vehicle systems is expected to grow from $96.3 These are collectively grouped together as using vehicle-to-external (vehicle-to-X, or V2X) communications. million annually in 2016 to $36.6 billion by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2018

UK software specialist rFpro is developing a highly accurate virtual model of Applus+ IDIADA’s proving ground to be used for the development of vehicles in simulation. rFpro says that it is the industry’s most open simulation software package, capable of use with a wide range of vehicle models and driving simulation platforms.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

An overwhelming majority of drivers who have experienced technology that allows vehicles to communicate with each other have a highly favorable opinion of its safety benefits, according to data released by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The DACs used 16 V2V equipped vehicles—two from each participating OEM.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. The NX 300h employs Lexus’ electronically controlled braking system known as ECB-R to provide cooperative control of stopping power and regenerative braking while saving on vehicle weight. 2015 Lexus NX 300h.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The electronic Vehicle Dynamics Manager is a groundbreaking development by Volkswagen. Electric cooling air vents in the front of the vehicle open only when necessary, so as to ensure optimal air flow. The long 2766 mm wheelbase facilitates interior spatial conditions comparable to those of SUVs in higher vehicle classes.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2023

The all-new eSprinter represents the first fully-electric van in North America from Mercedes-Benz USA. The lithium/iron phosphate technology eliminates the use of any cobalt or nickel and is suited for light commercial vehicles due to durability. 10% to 80% in just over 40 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2012

DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to issue a rulemaking on Vehicle Communications in 2013. Vehicles include light, heavy and transit vehicles. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment. User Protections.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

ROC-1 will work with high power DC charging stations that use a CCS-1 charging connector, offering capability to autonomously charge the vehicles from existing charging supply equipment. Drivers will only have to park yard tractors near charging stations versus manually connecting vehicles to the stations.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEV US Corp) ( earlier post ), a Delaware corporation temporarily headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., SEV US Corp will begin production using chassis from multiple vehicle manufacturers. Offering a family of electrified vehicles is a next logical step for us in our product portfolio.

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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. Ford’s relationship with Azure Dynamics is already well established in North America and is now extending to Europe.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 7, 2022

Both of these are important in their separate ways, reinforced by Toyota North America president and CEO Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa saying our concept is “Mobility for All.”. Toyota’s Cabin Awareness Concept uses millimeter wave technology and radar to detect a small movement—or even a heartbeat—of occupants left behind in a vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2021

presented a comprehensive electrification strategy that delivers class-leading vehicles for the company’s brands, while leveraging in-house expertise, partnerships and joint ventures to deliver advanced technology at affordable prices. Four BEV-centric platforms are the backbone of the electrified vehicles from Stellantis brands.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. About Marc: Marc has been a long-time advocate of electric vehicles and drives a 2002 Toyota RAV4 EV, 2011 Th!nk nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2022

In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. The thermal management system has a significant influence on the efficiency and comfort of the vehicle. Another new development are electric beam axles for pick-up trucks. Axles like these are more than two meters wide.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The bus represents one of the largest electric autonomous transit vehicles to be deployed on US roadways to date. The new Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK bus will complement MSU Mobility’s efforts to test, validate and research all areas of mobility via its connected ecosystem, featuring 8.1 The bus’s 2.5-mile

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems company, Nissan North America is launching a new pilot program under the Nissan Energy Share initiative which leverages bi?directional The Nissan Energy Home allows guests to learn about Nissan Energy, the company’s vision for connecting homes, cars and power grids.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

After opening the app and connecting his vehicle, he discussed Tesla’s charging rates, including the company’s membership program. The Ioniq 2 owner shares that the only issue with charging at the Tesla station is the adapter, which does not connect perfectly with his car because of the charging port’s design.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

GM OnStar will launch its Emergency, Security, Navigation, Diagnostics and Connectivity services in Brazil on the Chevrolet Cruze later this year. OnStar services include: Security - Helps recover stolen vehicles. Navigation – Provides routes remotely to the vehicle infotainment system.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

Honda just premiered two CRAZY electric vehicle designs at this year’s CES event in Las Vegas, and has plans to bring them to market with a launch in 2026. Honda’s Saloon and Space-Hub vehicles are the first pieces of a wider introduction of the Honda 0 Series , which is based on the Saloon concept in North America.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

Premium mobility service provider SIXT and the 14-brand Stellantis have announced a multi-billion euro agreement under which SIXT could buy up to 250,000 vehicles for its rental fleet in its corporate countries across Europe and North America over the next three years.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, introduced Quasar 2, the latest generation of its bidirectional home chargers designed specifically for the North American market. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

moovel GmbH also announced the acquisition of RideScout, a leading app-based mobility platform in North America, dedicated to allowing users to search and compare ground transportation options on demand. Launched in 2009, mytaxi is the world’s first app to enable direct connections between taxi users and taxi drivers.

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