article thumbnail

onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

Green Car Congress

The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph. onsemi continues to collaborate with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation (HMC/KIA) to use the EliteSiC technology for the upcoming high performance EVs based on HMC/KIA’s Electric – Global Module Platform (E-GMP).

Kia 199
article thumbnail

Tesla Motors Reaches Corporate Profitability

Green Car Congress

Electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors said it achieved overall corporate profitability in July with approximately $1 million of earnings on revenue of $20 million. Last month Tesla began delivering the Roadster Sport, an even higher performance car that does 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared to 3.9

article thumbnail

BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group sources the individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery. These include the high-speed compressor with turbine and high-voltage coolant pump, for example.

BMW 366
article thumbnail

Volvo Car Corporation begins production of the Volvo C30 Electric for leasing customers in Europe

Green Car Congress

The Volvo Car Corporation has begun production of the C30 Electric ( earlier post ); initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately after the summer. Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph) and acceleration from 0-50 km/h (0-31 mph) takes four seconds.

Volvo 218
article thumbnail

Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

Green Car Congress

Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. 300 miles on BEV alone.

Miles 435
article thumbnail

Vitesco launches EMR3 e-axle for Dongfeng

Green Car Congress

Vitesco Technologies, formerly (until September 2019) the Continental Powertrain Division, has started the market launch of its fully integrated electric axle drives (EMR3) for Dongfeng Passenger Car Corporation.

article thumbnail

Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Offering real all-wheel capability in a hybrid package, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that uniquely integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter

Plug-in 291