Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future energy source in connection with global energy transition activities.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2011

Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, recently launched the 2011 GEM vehicle line of low-speed battery-electric vehicles. More than 45,000 GEM vehicles are on the road worldwide. Utility tie downs that allow cargo to easily be secured in any of the GEM utility vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2013

Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation has developed a smaller and more cost-effective laser radar, which is an active safety technology that will help avoid low-speed collisions. mph), or assist in reducing damage at approximately 20-30 km/h. mph), or assist in reducing damage at approximately 20-30 km/h.

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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. With a 28 kWh battery pack, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and a range of up to 130 km (80 miles) on a full charge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2010

The RunWise Advanced Series Drive system features two-speed hydrostatic drive (low speed 0-25 mph and high speed 26-45 mph) for urban driving, combined with mechanical direct drive for efficient operation at highway speeds (46-60+ mph).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that as of the end of June, worldwide cumulative sales of the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle (generations I, II and III) passed the 3-million mark. Total global Prius nameplate sales (the expanded Prius family) are at 3.436 million units.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

ZAP’s design of the electric version of Jonway’s A380 5-door SUV, targeting the fleet market, would conform to Korean motor vehicle regulations and be capable of 70 mph (113 km/h) with a range of 100 miles (161 km) per charge. This initial purchase order is phase one of our business plan in introducing ZAP's electric vehicles to Korea.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2011

When running purely on electrical power, it is possible to travel for up to 75 kilometers (47 miles) at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). The experience thus gained is being fed both into the BMW Group’s global electromobility strategy and the development of the new energy vehicle for China.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. Maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). During operation, the vehicle does not emit carbon dioxide, said to be a cause of global warming, or any other atmospheric pollutant such as nitrogen oxide; it is both highly energy-efficient and very quiet. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2012

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), a Daimler subsidiary, had been manufacturing up to 300 units per year of the first generation Canter Eco Hybrid in Japan. The system was developed by Daimler Trucks at their Global Hybrid Centre in Japan.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2017

BYTON, a China-headquartered automotive brand owned by Future Mobility Corporation, inaugurated its North American headquarters in Santa Clara, California last week, marking further progress in the company’s strategic effort to establish a global presence. Customers don’t pay us for being able to drive 250 km/h [155 mph] on a road.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The combination brings the ingenious plug-in hybrid solution into the global context we are aiming for with all our car models. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The fifth in a series of concept cars to be created by the Global Design Team in Namyang Korea, the ix-Metro is powered by an inline three-cylinder, 1.0-liter Powered by a 49kW motor and a 16 kWh battery, the i10 Electric promises a driving range of 160 km (99 miles) and top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). liter gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2009

Optimal Energy , the Cape Town, South Africa-based company that unveiled the Joule full battery-electric multi-purpose urban passenger vehicle to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 ( earlier post ), plans to have pilot fleets on the road in South Africa and globally from 2010 onwards, with mass production to start in South Africa from 2012.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2011

kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from its China-based partner NVT Battery and features a range of about 133 km (84 miles) without use of air conditioning and with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and consumption of 665 Wh/km. In India, we met with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. AEV eShuttle powertrain block diagram.

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2007

nk Global views London as a first market when it relaunches the Th!nk Corporate and public-sector fleets will get to lease 100 test cars for a pilot period of four years. Despite being low-speed vehicles about which safety concerns have been raised, they have months long waiting lists. Norway's Th!nk nk City in 2008.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled new advanced engines and transmissions and further evolved hybrid systems based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From Reuters : BYD outpaced former market leader Tesla in EV sales globally in the fourth quarter of 2023, and auto industry officials say its push into Mexico foreshadows a competitive threat the Shenzhen-based automaker and others from China may pose to companies already operating in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2017

Nissan Motor Corporation and its Infiniti brand revealed a sleek, open-wheeled electric retro roadster prototype at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Prototype 9 is the result of an after-hours endeavor by a passionate and enterprising team of employees from across the Nissan Motor Corporation. Steering is non-power assisted.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

has unveiled STLA Large, its all-new, highly flexible, BEV-native platform that is the foundation for a wide range of upcoming vehicles for global markets in the D and E segments. The initial generation of propulsion components holds the potential to deliver acceleration of 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in the 2-second range. Stellantis N.V.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands. Chevrolet is a global value leader. Cadillac conveys the philosophy of “ Art and Science ” globally, with “Art” representing an appeal to aesthetics while “Science” indicates advanced technology.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. Q&A with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley. The EV ARC features a 4.3 So that’s fleet.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation and RøhneSelmer AS signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to enter into an agreement whereby RøhneSelmer will import and distribute up to 400 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans annually. With 28 kWh of power to call on, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), introduced a lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short-haul applications at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, California.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The five-year development plan will see Kia further increase its investment in research and development (R&D) into fuel-efficient technologies and new products, with a range of all-new models and highly advanced powertrains for global markets. —Ki-Sang Lee, Senior Vice President, Eco Friendly Vehicle R&D Center, Kia Motors Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation are introducing a passenger wagon version of the Ford Transit Connect Electric. The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). The wagon is a logical next step for Azure and Ford which first introduced an electrified Transit Connect in December 2010. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) outlined the progress of development of its green technologies as well as its vehicle deployment plans through 2015. TMC expects global sales of its hybrid vehicles to well surpass 1 million units in 2012. The new EQ EV offers power consumption of 104 Wh/km. Li-ion batteries are from Panasonic.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. In addition, GAC Group has joint ventures with global automakers such as Toyota, Honda, Fiat-Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Hino for vehicle production.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit. miles) with a maximum all-electric speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge. Stockholm is one of the few cities globally where VMT has declined. The top speed will be limited to 40 km/h (25 mph) but Dr. Guala points out that “ the longest trip will not take more than 5-6 minutes ” due to the city’s small size.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

The most powerful Ren RS will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds, onto a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). Techrules is also developing partnerships with several major China-based global corporations with interest in the micro-turbine recharging technology. The flagship version—with a high-power 28.4 TREV technology.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The FT-CH is a concept that would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wider variety of conventional hybrid choices to its customers, as it begins to introduce plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) in model year 2012, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015 in global markets. —Jim Lentz. Eight new hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. —“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe” Consortium members. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

Per BMW’s press release the MINI E will be motivated by a 150kW electric drive system with a range of 150 miles per charge and a top speed of 95 mph. The MINI E will initially be made available to select private and corporate customers as part of a pilot project in the US states of California, New York and New Jersey.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

Toyota Teases New X Prologue BEV – The world’s biggest automaker has teased its first ever global electric vehicle (EV) with a sneak picture ahead of the March 17 launch. Alpha estimates 250-275 miles of range, and 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.2 – March 12, via Automotive News Europe. – March 10, via Forbes.

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