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. The converted pickup has a towing capacity of 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg). . Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2021

The maximum battery capacity of 420 kWh enables ranges of up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) to be achieved. The low-voltage on-board electrical network with two regular 12-volt batteries is charged from the high-voltage batteries using a DC/DC converter.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

This surface power density supports higher power levels in a thinner, lighter coil, resolving the issue of adding range-sapping weight to electric vehicles. High-power charging also encourages buy-in by consumers concerned about driving range and the availability of charging infrastructure.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 9, 2023

On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint. of Electrify America’s total number of DC fast charging ports.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

Delivery vans and light/medium duty cargo box trucks are some of the leading applications for the 30KW ProGen hydrogen engine. The modular pre-engineered ProGen engines allow OEMs to rapidly convert commercial fleet vehicles to zero emission powertrains, reduce time to market, and benefit from the ProGen volume leverage in the overall market.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

Symbio FCell has delivered the first five Renault Kangoo ZE Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) powered by its hydrogen Fuel Cell Range-Extender, as part of a full fleet project led by the Conseil Général de la Manche which will ultimately deploy 40 vehicles. These solutions can be integrated in a range of applications.

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Range Fuel Hydrogen Ferrari 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The Drive 11 vehicle assembly (VA) is available in low-, mid-, and high-ground clearance versions to handle the full range of passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. 3 1ST with enough energy within 30 minutes to cover a range of around 290 kilometers (180 miles) (WLTP)—a significantly longer range than had previously been possible in the compact vehicle segment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2023

The 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features self-leveling capability and rides on 24-inch wheels with center caps that light up and stay in place. If desired, the center console armrest individually converts to a workstation surface. The acute hourglass body design and fender wells clear 35-inch tires with a new unique design.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2023

BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 This gives the BMW i7 M70 xDrive a range of 488 – 560 kilometers (303 – 348 miles, WLTP cycle).

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BMW Electrical Electric MPH 273

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

VePoint’s VPID integrated inverter and DC/DC converter. VePOINT has developed its own inverter platform which features a compact design, high power densities, an optional combination of inverter and DC/DC converter, high power/weight ratios and maximum reliability. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

For 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai, originally offered in 2016, as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. Luxury Car Chassis.

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Toyota Design Electric Vehicles Fuel 448

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2016

DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately. The bus also as a converter to supply 24-volt DC power for power steering, interior fans, lights, and other accessories. Vanner provides the DC/DC converter.

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Utah Fleet Batteries Battery 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To reduce power consumption, the electric drivetrains are configured differently: the front electric motor is optimized to achieve the highest efficiency in the low- to medium-load range, while the rear motor is designed to create a sporty driving experience. The 80 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack is housed in the vehicle floor.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Increased aluminum usage in internal combustion engine (ICE) cars is in great part due to the light-weighting benefits of aluminum. CRU has developed a EV aluminum intensity model broken down into four categories: E-drive: encompassing housing for e-motors, DC-AC inverters, DC-DC converters, chargers, heat-pumps and reduction drives.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Depending on the vehicle equipment and configuration, WLTP ranges of more than 550 kilometers (342 miles) can be expected for European vehicles (with the exception of AMG models). The modular drive concept enables high overall performance and a long range. All EQE SUVs have an electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle.

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SUV Mercedes Lithium Ion Wind 293

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

With an 82 kWh battery and a low drag coefficient of 0.24, the vehicle has a range of 590 kilometers (367 miles) on the WLTP cycle and a predicted range of up to 300 miles (483 km) on the EPA cycle. The on-board electronics are supplied with 12 volts via a DC/DC converter. family models. In the case of the ID.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2018

The PCU’s DC-DC converter—which converts a direct current from one voltage level to another—is optimized to reduce overall power consumption. Dimensionally, DC-DC converter’s output filter is smaller, lighter, and quieter for an improved passenger experience.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

A chief goal for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturers is keeping on-board battery chargers and DC-DC converters as light and small as possible while increasing power levels. 650V SuperFET II MOSFETs. 650V SuperFET II MOSFETs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Drive 11 vehicle assembly (VA) is available in low-, mid-, and high-ground clearance versions to handle the full range of passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2018

The New Tucson also offers a major design update and wider range of advanced technology and convenience features to continue the model’s success story across the region, having been the best-selling Hyundai in Europe in 2016 and 2017. The New Tucson combines a 48 V mild hybrid system with the 2.0 litr†e diesel engine.

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 3, 2022

As a battery electric vehicle (EV) owner for almost four years now (a Tesla Model 3 Long Range) and founder in 2017 of a group of some 500+ EV enthusiasts in the Miami Valley, I am in full support of SB 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry (AOAI). Last summer, my wife and I drove to Grand Haven, MI for a week’s vacation.

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Electric Vehicles Ohio Vehicles Electrical 88

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2012

Flextronics Automotive provides fully integrated lighting solutions, connectivity modules and power electronic applications for automotive manufacturers around the world.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007

I spent most of Friday trying to figure out just what was blowing the DC-DC converter. On the upper left, I have a 156V DC power supply. The opened up DC-DC converter is front and center. I have the oscope covered with cardboard to shield out excess light so I can take pictures of waveforms.

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DC Volt Convert Supplies 100

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

kW test stations (WPT 1 and WPT2; the J2954 team also envisions light duty charging rates of 11 kW (WPT3) and 22 kW (WPT4). WiTricity’s DRIVE system is able to maximize efficiency and power delivery over a broad range of parking alignment, battery voltage, and power conditions. kW and 7.7

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new third-generation Kia Ceed will be the second among a range of Kia models to offer the new powertrain from 2019. In motor mode the battery is discharged under acceleration, providing additional torque to the engine for a slight boost in performance under hard acceleration, or to reduce engine load during light acceleration.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. Siemens and Valeo strongly complement one another with regard to their product portfolios, production know-how and geographical spread.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The supporting systems for electrical and vehicle integration include a 12V-48V DC-DC converter and a Ricardo hybrid supervisory controller. In addition to the ADEPT prototype, Ricardo will also be displaying a range of low carbon vehicle technologies at LCV 2014 which runs from 10-11 September at the Millbrook proving ground.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

You could do V2G through the DC port of the vehicle—this is what we are doing with school buses here in California, where our charging station converts AC to DC and then connects to the DC port of the vehicle to provide power. On the light-duty side we are working with ABB and Wallbox. That’s one way.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

The converted RAV4 is the result of the partnership between Toyota and Tesla Motors announced in May 2010; Toyota has contracted for 2,600 units. In its sales pitch, Toyota plans to emphasize product attributes such as driving range, dynamic performance and telematics. Charge modes and range. The RAV4 EV. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Its eight gear ratios balance wide range and close ratios, therefore enhancing power application and fuel efficiency. A wider range, specifically at the increased 8 th gear ratio, allows for improved high-speed cruising fuel economy. Close ratios at the mid-range gears improve passing power. Avalon Hybrid. A new TNGA 2.5-liter

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The top awardee in this segment is Pinnacle Engines ( earlier post ), which is receiving $8 million for the design and demonstration of an electrification-enabled full-featured opposed piston 4-stroke engine for hybrid and range extender applications. Other transportation projects awarded OPEN funds are: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

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Engine San Diego Polymer Lithium Ion 247

Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

In less than seven years, Tata AutoComp now produces battery packs and BMS, battery thermal management systems, electric compressors, integrated motors, controllers and reducers, on board and off board chargers, vehicle and power electronics like DC-DC converters, bus bars, PDUs and many more components for EVs.

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EV Connect

JANUARY 9, 2023

In one-directional charging, alternating current (AC) electricity is converted to direct current (DC) energy that’s stored in an EV battery to power the car. This conversion can happen within the charger or in the vehicle, depending on which device is equipped with a converter. What Electric Cars Have Bidirectional Charging?

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2024

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. First up is the all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). He’s not wrong. It is arse-hole parking. But we didn’t have a choice.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

Unlike some other efficiency technologies within the engine, the MHEV drives increase ride comfort, since they allow silent coasting within larger speed ranges up to a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). The 12-volt system is connected to the main electrical system via a DC/DC converter. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2

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