Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system for medium- and heavy-duty trucks now incorporates new technology capable of providing scalable pure sine exportable power of up to 6 kW or greater from the hybrid battery system to power large electrical loads, equipment and tools. Odyne Systems has been selected to participate in a $45.4-million

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

Under the agreement, Odyne will use Remy’s HVH250 electric motors in its plug-in hybrid system. Odyne has developed proprietary and patented hybrid technology combining reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with advanced electric propulsion motors, modular battery systems and other components.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

The California Energy Commission has awarded Electricore, Inc. 750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. million to demonstrate renewable energy management using a compressed air energy storage system.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2018

Under the deal, Maxwell will provide multi-cell ultracapacitor subsystems with power electronics that will be applied in Geely and Volvo mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The ultracapacitor systems are intended to work in conjunction the vehicle batteries, said Thibault Kassir, Maxwell’s VP & GM, Energy Storage.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. A second truck with a more advanced Odyne plug-in hybrid system was delivered in December 2011. Both units feature a Navistar chassis, Terex HRX55 booms and fiberglass bodies.

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Blink Charging

JULY 27, 2023

Blink Charging recently announced our first battery energy storage system (also referred to as a BES system or BESS) in Pennsylvania that includes four direct current fast chargers (DCFCs). Here’s what battery storage means for you. Here’s what battery storage means for you. What is a battery energy storage system?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

has globally endorsed the use of the Odyne plug-in hybrid system as the exclusively-approved PTO-based hybrid system for its 3000 and 4000 Series transmissions. In 2011, Odyne introduced an innovative plug-in hybrid power system which interfaces with the Allison family of commercial vehicle transmissions. Allison Transmission, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

The TARDEC program will involve the design, build and demonstration of a Micro-Grid with plug-in electric vehicles to determine the technical readiness of Micro-Grids to accept power from various inputs while charging the selected vehicles and provide output power to various applications in both AC/DC.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. John Thomas. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

CODA Holdings, a California-based developer of electric vehicles, EV propulsion systems and stationary energy storage applications, has acquired EnergyCS, a leading developer of battery management systems (BMS). EnergyCS had earlier developed one of the first commercial plug-in hybrid conversion kits for the Prius.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ) launched of Bright eSolutions to support automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency. The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2014

developer of a power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA), received a purchase order for ten of its PPSA-enabled 30 kW battery converters from Coritech Services, a provider of custom engineering solutions for a variety of applications including electric vehicle charging. Ideal Power Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

Odyne will also use funds through the project to further develop its hybrid technology and evaluate the performance of demonstrator vehicles using Odyne advanced plug-in hybrid systems. Odyne plans to work closely with one of its largest distributors, Terex Utilities, and its supply partner Remy Motors on the project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 , a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on the road by 2015. Production capacity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2011

to provide EV conversion technology and integrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-site (V2S) networking solutions under the Aloha Micro Grid program for the U.S. The REV vehicles act as dynamic energy storage devices on the power grid, together acting as an extension of the power plant whenever they are plugged in.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2009

ARPA-E’s first solicitation, announced earlier this year, was highly competitive and resulted in awarding $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

million in grants and loans for 46 projects covering transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency programs, the California Energy Commission awarded nearly $9 million to three companies to encourage the manufacturing of heavy-duty electric vehicles and components in California. As part of its approval of more than $83.7

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

By fitting vehicles with KERS, the kinetic energy generated during braking can be converted into electricity and stored in batteries or other energy storage systems. On hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicles and some fuel cell vehicles. KERS technology is described as regenerative braking.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The licensing agreement launches the first large-scale demonstration of the UD-developed V2G technology, which enables electric car owners to plug in their vehicles and send electricity back to electrical utilities. A minimum of 60 vehicles is needed to produce one megawatt of power when the vehicles are plugged into the grid.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., The advance notice (DE-FOA-0001053) is to alert interested parties of the coming FOA.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Typically, an EV charging station will require a dedicated circuit for every plug (though load management features may allow you to share power). Especially in the case of Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs), a large increase in energy consumption can lead to a new transformer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2018

Fortune 100 companies, including automakers and utilities, have joined labor groups, consumer advocates, environmental organizations and others to sign the Transportation Electrification Accord — a written set of principles meant to inspire and continue the conversation around electrified transportation.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

W e've had the people in our shop go over the new energy bill with an eye for Plug Ins and electric transportation in general. SEC 132 Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program Grants to auto makers, suppliers, component manufacturers to encourage PHEVs, EVs, and advanced diesels. T here has been a lot of news too!

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2009

Our mila ev concept presented at the Geneva motor show was newly developed from the ground up as a unique full electric vehicle platform without the need for modification, retrofitting or conversion. The platform is ready for use, for every OEM specifically to design. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Conversely, those of HEVs are in line with plans. As a result, production plans for EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the next 4-5 years are being slashed. Anderman projects a global EV/PHEV 2016 market at around 0.6%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Ford engineers are already at work developing three distinct types of electrified vehicles: hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure battery electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid in 2012. Energy Storage Systems. Electric Drives/Electromechanical Energy Conversion. Focus battery electric passenger car in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

Advanced Lithium Sulfur Battery for Electric Vehicle Applications Successful completion of the current program will make significant contribution toward development of the key energy storage system that can be used in the long range EVs to improve the vehicles energy efficiency and running range. 154,995.00. 148,102.00.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

Under that, the plan sketches out 3 strategic goals: Strategic Objective One: Advance the goals and objectives in the President’s Climate Action Plan by supporting prudent development, deployment, and efficient use of “all of the above” energy resources that also create new jobs and industries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

Stressed the need to focus on research excellence in order to ensure that alternative powertrains receive targeted research financing, including innovative energy storage and conversion technologies, such as batteries, fuel cells and the necessary respective infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

The unit cost of batteries will decline with increased production and development; in addition, the energy storage (in kilowatt-hours) required for a given vehicle range will decline with vehicle load reduction and improved electrical component efficiency. Hybrid LDVs might reach 94 mpg (2.5 l/100 km) by 2050.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

The US Department of Energy and General Motors Co. announced that the Ohio State University (OSU) team was the overall winner of the EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future finals. The OSU team’s engineered 2013 Chevrolet Malibu featured a series-parallel plug-in hybrid drive with E85-fueled engine technology.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

The FOA will give equal consideration to all proposals submitted, including submissions that address the following Areas of Interest: Energy Storage R&D. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in in electric vehicles (PEVs).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2009

Scott Peterson, Jay Apt, and Jay Whitacre found that the percent capacity lost in the cells (they used A123Systems 26650 M1 cells, which are used in the Hymotion PHEV conversion packs) per normalized Wh or Ah processed is quite low: -6.0x10 -3 % for driving support and -2.70x10 -3 % for V2G support. Tags: Batteries Plug-ins V2G.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Novel Biological Conversion of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Directly into Biodiesel. Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

In October 2008, Magna Electronics acquired BluWav Systems LLC (formerly Wavecrest Laboratories), a developer and supplier of controls, motors and energy-management systems for hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The usual answer is that they'll have a second life as energy storage in houses or for other stationary uses. It's a frequent question about electric cars: What happens to the battery packs after they reach the limit of their automotive life? But what if that second life were in another vehicle?

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