Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2011

During his keynote speech at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington DC this morning, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) and ARPA-e will partner on two energy storage initiatives. Military uses of the modules ranges from expeditionary, tactical uses on land (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

KTSi trackside flywheel systems provide voltage support to overtaxed sections of electric rail systems, eliminating slowdowns, as well as capturing, storing and reusing the regenerative braking energy of rail cars. Kinetic Traction was formed earlier this year in the wake of the collapse of advanced flywheel energy storage company Pentadyne.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

However, IDTechEx believes that Europe will remain a charging-dominant region with a focus on DC fast charging deployment, and the number of swapping stations will remain small. The IDTechEx report includes the supply chain and energy storage capacities for various battery swapping players. One Choco-Seb has a capacity of 26.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

MHI), has developed Japan’s first cargo container-type large-capacity energy storage system using Li-ion batteries. The system is capable of providing power of up to one megawatts (MW), and its mobility makes the system suitable for a wide range of applications, including emergency use. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2021

Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle. Eaton also produces 48-volt DC/DC converters that step power down from 48-volt vehicle architectures to power 12- and 24-volt systems.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2016

This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly-opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington DC region. DC-based hydrogen station. kWh, 24 kW Li-ion battery pack (the same as in the Sonata hybrid) provides energy storage from regeneration. Earlier post.) Michigan and Denver.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Jouley is powered by Proterra electric vehicle technology and configured with 220 kWh of total energy capacity, a two-speed transmission and a TBB-estimated operating range of up to 134 miles. TBB is the only school bus manufacturer to offer DC fast charging architecture as standard equipment. —Proterra CEO Ryan Popple.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

The ISE Ultra-E ultracapacitor-based energy storage module. First, ISE will source ultracapacitor cells for use in its ultracapacitor energy storage systems (ES Systems) exclusively from Maxwell through December 2011. Capacitance is 62 F, total energy stored nominal is 105 Wh (peak 125 Wh). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

A UK consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive has developed a bi-directional DC-DC converter that can deliver a 600V output from a 380V source and maintain its output even when the source voltage drops to as little as 200V. Pickert (2009) DC-DC converter for hybrid and all electric vehicles (EVS-24). Resources.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2020

The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.]. Terrestrial toxicity [kg 1,4-DC.-eq.]. Our tool offers a very wide range of engine types.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

These funds will be invested, in part, in analyzing multiple stand-alone energy storage technologies to further improve the microgrid. It provides a crucial real-life demonstration of technology that can help to provide California a future of clean, sustainable and reliable energy. —Energy Commission Chair Robert B.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2021

This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design. Energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 450 miles or more on a full charge with 0-60 mph acceleration in 3 seconds.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

FreeWire Technologies , a provider of battery-integrated EV charging stations and energy management solutions, has announced Boost Power Pro, the flagship offering within FreeWire’s new Pro Series product line. Ports can be customized with either CCS or NACS (Tesla) connectors. The Boost Power Pro and Boost Charger Pro can be reserved today.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2020

Grid-eMotion Fleet uses DC technology and can connect to any type of power network, removing the complexities of integrating AC-DC chargers into a system. Grid-eMotion Fleet comes in standard containers that integrate the grid connection and charging systems. Globally, 80% of municipal bus fleets are forecast to be electric by 2040.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2021

These new systems allow the car makers to produce vehicles with longer driving ranges. ST’s new SiC devices are specifically optimized for these high-end automotive applications including EV traction inverters, on-board chargers, and DC/DC converters, as well as e-climate compressors.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2020

This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design. Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2020

For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. The Lucid Air charging capabilities will include: DC fast charging at up to 20 miles per minute, with a peak charging rate of more than 300kW. On-the-road charging. ESS in the future.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2013

Balqon Corporation will receive $925,000 to develop three on-road electric trucks (Model MX-30) for use at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as a DC fast charger utilizing a 500 kWh lithium battery energy storage unit. — Balwinder Samra, CEO of Balqon Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The first trucks in the Volvo FL Electric range are now entering regular operation with customers—refuse collection and recycling company Renova and haulage firm TGM—in Gothenburg, the home of Volvo Trucks. AC charging is via the mains grid (22 kW) or DC fast charge via CCS/Combo2 for up to 150 kW.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

DTE Energy, in partnership with the schools, will conduct a vehicle-to-grid study to allow the utility to better understand how electric school buses can support energy storage needs in addition to scheduled pupil transportation.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

“Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles. These handsome crossover SUVs might not be able to cruise for 7 hours on the highway, like the 500-mile-range Lucid Air. That lets the Hyundai and Kia slurp electrons at up to a 270-kilowatt rate, when plugged into a 350-kW DC charger. Now we’re talking.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2010

Rapid introduction of smart grid technology combined with energy storage capabilities is seen as a crucial tool for building a robust and modern system. That group is co-chaired by US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko, and will hold its next meeting in Washington, DC in July.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

BYD Ltd and Utility Partners of America (UPA) have put into service a 500 kWh containerized energy storage system (ESS) for one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in North America. Wider temperature range: Operates from 0 °C to 60 °C. —a new benchmark for the ESS industry, according to BYD.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

the developer of advanced lead­carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), was awarded a purchase order from SilTek Inc. for participation in a Zero Energy Building in the Washington DC Naval Yard. Axion Power International, Inc., Earlier post.]

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2018

—four times less weight and half the size of conventional DC fast EV chargers (DCFC), as well as a high voltage direct current (HVDC) port to utilize energy storage and renewable energy systems, minimizing demand on the power grid. The proposed XFC design is expected to offer grid-to-vehicle efficiency up to 96.5%—four

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Setec Powerr

MARCH 22, 2023

The emergency mobile EV charging system is a mobile charging device that provides an effective solution to electric vehicle range anxiety. It can provide DC fast charging service for electric vehicles, so how does it replenish power? It also increases flexibility and reduces costs by eliminating the need for DC charging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

Mid-range trucks make an ideal target for electrification because they are heavily used for intracity deliveries with dedicated routes and return daily to depots with shared infrastructures that can readily accommodate overnight dwell times for charging. —Paul Beach, Octillion’s president.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2019

LL was established in 2013 after developing an entirely new methodology in the construction of electric motor and generator technologies that create more power while using less energy. The Linear Labs motor is characterized by two main attributes: (1) very high torque starting at low speeds, and (2) high efficiency throughout the speed range.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2020

Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. Solid-state batteries.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While the infrastructural world and local electric cals struggle to keep up with the rising number of EVs hitting the road, FreeWire has introduced a unique lineup of battery integrated chargers that are easier to install and utilize existing low-voltage and low-power grid connections while still delivering DC EV charging performance levels.

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Setec Powerr

AUGUST 25, 2022

Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Our charging solutions are divided into fixed charging facilities and emergency energy storage systems. DC fast EV Charging Chargers. Large power range to cover all types of vehicles.

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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. Under the hood of the F-150 REEP. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2012

Ioxus’ ultracapacitors are used for energy storage in EMD’s emDRIVE systems, which come in a range of sizes. emDRIVE lite is available in two sizes to accommodate vans and buses with GVW’s ranging from 6,000 to 14,000 lbs. Ioxus, Inc., Each system utilizes similar core architecture and control components. Capacitance (F).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2013

a company that develops semiconductor components and advanced circuits for the management of battery systems used for grid storage and EVs, has introduced the SFP100, a high-precision current sensing IC, that extends by at least an order of magnitude the range of accurate measurements of current through a resistive shunt.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2020

Benz Cars continues to increase its range of plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label, with he latest additions being to the compact-car range. kWh/100 km), Mercedes-Benz is completing the range of EQ Power models in the compact-car family with the third-generation hybrid drive system. Direct-current (DC) charging system at max.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2012

A123 Systems has expanded its portfolio of Grid Storage Solutions (GSS). A123’s GSS product line now includes high-rate and long-duration systems ranging from kilowatt-scale to hundreds of megawatts, enabling customers to deploy a complete, turnkey storage solution that meets their specific power and energy requirements.

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