Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2013

Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. Even at speeds of up to 75 mph, the internal combustion engine is not engaged as long as the battery has sufficient charge. Click to enlarge.

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SUV Plug-in Concept Diesel 284

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2009

The heart of ENVI’s battery system is a scalable battery module, as demonstrated in ENVI’s five electric-drive vehicles showcased at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Chrysler is also partnering with GE to demonstrate an economically viable OEM-integrated dual-battery PHEV technology within the next 3-5 years.

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Chrysler Electric Vehicles Lithium Ion Dodge Circuit 150

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

JANUARY 13, 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs & EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" is getting itchy tires and coming out of winter quarters in Home, Sweet Bisbee Arizona in order to be in the California sunshine for the PluginAmerica-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! including the "Spirit of DC".

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Plug-in 2009 America Plug 36

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. Production of DC bus capacitors including soft wound film and stacked film capacitors necessary for electric drive system power electronics. Primary lithium chemistries include nickel-cobalt-metal and iron phosphate. Bristol, TN Columbus, GA.

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Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis 317

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Active standards work. Click to enlarge. J1772: Charging. V2H) systems.

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2009 Standards Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

One of approximately twenty VW Golf blue e-motion prototypes under test in the United States, with Eaton’s 50kW DC Quick Charger, at Volkswagen’s Electronics Research Laboratory, near San Francisco. The gathering marked the introduction of Eaton’s DC quick charger ( link ), one of which is now installed at ERL. Click to enlarge.

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Standards Charging Eaton DC 319