Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

By simply parking over wireless charging ground pads located at home, in garages, and public parking spots, EV drivers will be able to recharge hands-free, without the need for any bulky cables, virtually eliminating the need to ever plug in. Through the transaction, Qualcomm Incorporated will become a minority WiTricity shareholder.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

The US Department of Energy delivered more than $47 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for eight projects to further smart grid demonstration projects in seven states. The $47 million in new Recovery Act awards will support existing projects that are advancing demonstration-scale smart grid technologies.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2011

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. The project is intended to help validate the performance advantages of the company’s technology for use in grid-tied energy storage and community energy storage—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

In June, Plug In Carolina selected AeroVironment to supply, install and support a network of public electric vehicle stations in seven South Carolina cities. Eaton Corporation displayed its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and Eaton-branded Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle (iMiEV) car. Aerovironment’s home charging dock.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 26, 2007

G oogle proved it is serious about Plug Ins with its new Recharge IT initiative. Google.org to to Accelerate Plug-In Hybrid and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Google.org , the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. Here is part of the story. In addition, Google Inc. In addition, Google Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. Most homeowners have or can easily set up for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery charging overnight while the driver sleeps. [ PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2012

The companies are using this program as a field test to gauge acceptance and practicability of the electric vehicle and the intelligent recharging infrastructure usage. Hertz is the first car-rental company to deploy EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric) on three continents—in the U.S. miles) away.

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Driivz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. After an engaging two-day experience sharing best practices with our peers, we left ICNC recharged and inspired. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

Siemens Corporate Technology , Siemens’ research organization, supplied the drive systems for the prototypes of two electric cars shown at the Geneva Motor Show. The three lithium-ion batteries can be recharged in about three hours at a conventional 230-volt electrical socket. The powertrain components for the eRUF. Source; Siemens CT.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2017

The smart vision EQ fortwo is also a car in which all of the individual fields of expertise that make up the CASE corporate strategy are combined, allowing users in the city intuitive access to individual mobility. Earlier post.). Freed from the task of driving, the passengers are able to relax in the large interior.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 19, 2007

Here's an example from Spectrum Online : Can plug-in hybrid electric vehicles keep the electric grid stable? But the promise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) aligns the stars in unexpected ways. But the promise of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) aligns the stars in unexpected ways.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

A few months later and some 800 kilometers up Queensland’s coast, Grand Prix corporate cosponsor Ark Energy aims to apply the same basic hydrogen and fuel-cell components—albeit scaled up more than 3,500 times. The task: make the most of a 30-watt fuel cell and 14 grams of hydrogen gas.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. Plug-in planned from Day One.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) as contractors for the Smart Community System Demonstration Project in Spain, as the result of a feasibility study which was conducted from March through October 2011 by the three companies. (MHI), Hitachi, Ltd. Other entities slated to participate in the project implementation include: Endesa, S.A.,

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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. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

million), including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydraulic hybrids. 3 million to continue development of lightweight, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries using nanomaterials technology. This project seeks to develop technologies necessary to lower the cost of roof top solar electric systems to reach grid parity. Of the total, $99.5

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Plug In Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Here is a big story from the Japanese electronic giant Toshiba: " Toshiba have stunned the world with their announcement of what's pretty much the holy grail in Lithium battery technology – the Super Charge ion Battery , which recharges up to 90% of its energy in just five minutes , and has a lifespan of over 10 years.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

More recently, Gage became the CEO of EVGrid , working on Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tech. Founding EVA chapter connects with entrepreneurial stars. John Newell, Walter Lasky, and Bill Palmer were the founders of the EAA that eventually became the first chapter,” said Ron Freund, a long-time EAASV member who also served on the EVA Board.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2010

The basic goal of the revised ZEV program should be to help demonstration-stage, low-GHG emitting technologies to commercialization, include fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and Enhanced AT PZEVs, which currently include plug-in HEVs (PHEV) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) vehicles, according to ARB staff.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

BMW has announced it is expanding its ChargeForward incentive program to drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles living in the contiguous United States. That’s progressive-corporate speak for charging vehicles when the demand for electricity is lower to ensure less energy is wasted.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. The project includes quick-charging stations at this terminal layover in route to recharge bus batteries. Of that, $26.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2012

This latest round of ARPA-E projects seek to address the remaining challenges in energy storage technologies, which could revolutionize the way Americans store and use energy in electric vehicles, the grid and beyond, while also potentially improving the access to energy for the US. Lead organization. Description. Research Center.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Anyone who would deploy any kind of large-scale EV charging project needs to work closely (and early) with their local electrical utility. This can be a complex undertaking, especially for companies that work in different regions, as there are around 1,600 utilities in the US, subject to a wide variety of different state and local regulators.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Saturn version of the two-mode plug-in hybrid at the Milford Proving Grounds. Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands. Click to enlarge. Establishing four core brands. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Prior to today, ARPA-E has awarded $365.7 million in awards at ARPA-E. This will allow a. field trials.

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Driivz

MAY 31, 2022

Smart EV Charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). Smart EV charging uses intelligence to manage when and how an electric vehicle plugged into a smart charger will receive power for charging based on the cost of electricity, its availability, and the needs of the driver. Demand side response reduces energy demand during times of grid stress.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

One of the biggest challenges to the nations power grid "is going to be the introduction of electric vehicles," said Dana Christiansen, associate director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which has partnered with Nissan, TVA and the state of Tennessee to help develop the charging infrastructure to support the vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Click to enlarge. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group. GAC Group ranks No. The GAC 4x4 Trumpchi hybrid is in production.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2009

However, Nissan admits that it still has no idea on how much it would cost, how long the designated lane would have to be, or how fast the battery could be recharged.Nissan is grappling with its recent consumer research, which revealed that 61% of potential electric car customers were most worried about the inconvenience of recharging.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

It is designed to increase understanding of the operating characteristics of an all-electric fleet vehicle, including recharging patterns and requirements; how to optimize the usage and recharging cycle in a “real life” setting; overall performance, drive-cycle, battery state-of-health; and electricity grid impacts.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The pack, featuring an energy density of 200 Wh/kg (on the high end of specific energy ratings for current EVs), is the result of a three-year joint development program between Kia Motors Corporation and SK Innovation in Korea. Full recharge time, depending on power source, takes up to five hours (6.6 One of the SK Innovation cells.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

In conjunction with the anticipated 2010 launch of Nissan’s zero-emission electric vehicle, ECOtality will initiate its EV Micro-Climate program in the Tucson region to promote sensible policies, intelligent deployment of charge infrastructure, and strong public awareness to encourage consumer adoption of grid-connected electric vehicles.

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