Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 BMW i3.

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2015 EPA Miles Range 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

TDK, 100A output DC/DC converter. Owners will have the option of recharging the Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120V outlet or preferably a 240V charge station installed at the user’s base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours. Pack voltage range 215 - 390 V, 3.3 kW charger.

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Transit Connect Taxi Chicago Conversion 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Equipped with a quick charging function, the E-Bugster battery can be recharged within 35 minutes at suitable charging stations. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2009

seconds – just as quickly as a gasoline model which it initially leaves behind it. Plugging the car in overnight will fully recharge the battery. The vehicle’s power electronics supply the electrical system with electric current from the battery via a DC/DC converter. This is less than the price of two liters of gasoline.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. The shift-by-wire single speed transmission drives all four wheels 0-60 miles per hour in about 4.3

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5 liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations.

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. The power electronics also integrate a DC/DC converter, which converts energy from the high-voltage battery to 12 volts to supply the 12-volt electrical system.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Fast-charging with a DC charger (with compatible vehicles) can cut the charge time to a half hour or less. Here’s a brief overview.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Plug-in Plug Recharge 105

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. The market for micro hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles is on track to grow nearly eightfold to 39 million vehicles in 2017, driving a $6.9-billion

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Nickel Cadmium NiCd Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 230

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

liter Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six—the most among luxury brands. liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. liter gasoline engine especially for use in the 2015 NX 300h.

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North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

China has deployed the world’s first Ultra High Voltage AC and DC lines—including one capable of delivering 6.4 If successful, the effort could yield batteries that weigh less, cost less, and are capable of carrying a four passenger electric car 500 miles without recharging, at a cost competitive with internal combustion engines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2009

The US Postal Service (USPS) will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles to its delivery fleet, part of a vehicle purchase by the US General Services Administration (GSA). Using 35 delivery vehicles in Florida that run on propane fuel.

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Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel Florida 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The ultimate goal—one that Volkswagen Group and brand executives consistently emphasize—is to enable “bumper-to-bumper” production of brand models equipped with different drive systems (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell) using the same production line. US gal) of gasoline.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single-overhead cam engine with intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system’s DC brushless electric motor. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2010

BremachUSA has introduced a Class-3 medium-duty electric drive truck—the Bremach T-REX 4x4—with either a full battery-electric (100 kWh pack) or series hybrid (40 kWh pack) drivetrain; Bremach also offers gasoline- and CNG/LPG-fueled models of the T-REX. liter gasoline engine.

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Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Electrical Electric 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

The system recovers the energy and converts it to electrical energy, which recharges the battery and extends driving range. Compared with the gasoline-powered RAV4, at 0.35 The powertrain uses two independent coolant loops: one for the electric motor and charger assembly, and another for the battery and DC-DC converter.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2010

TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor that together develop a total output of 180 kW (245 hp) of system power and 480 N·m (354 lb-ft) of torque. The power electronics unit—including the pulse control inverter and DC-DC converter—is located in the engine compartment. The A8 hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

In generator mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle during in-gear deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the batteries. Under deceleration, or when driving downhill or towards a junction, the MHSG switches to generator mode, recuperating energy from the crankshaft to recharge the battery on-the-go.

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Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2017

The intelligent Power unit (IPU) packages a DC-DC converter and a 1.3 The battery pack is recharged by the propulsion motor operating in regenerative braking mode, and by the generator motor, which is powered by the gasoline engine. Gasoline engine shutdown is seamlessly integrated into the operation when appropriate.

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Honda Hybrid 2018 Light 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

This system allows the BMW i3 (94 Ah) to be recharged in less than three hours, despite the significant increase in its battery capacity. Using the charging cable supplied, the BMW i3 (94 Ah) can also be recharged from a household power socket. Alternatively, BMW i3 models are already capable of state-of-the-art 50 kW DC fast charging.

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BMW Range Miles MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

The new technology is suitable for either diesel or gasoline engines and can reduce consumption of a V6 gasoline engine by up to 0.7 The 12-volt system is connected to the main electrical system via a DC/DC converter. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2 Controlled air cooling provides the thermal management.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Detailed energy management for each component, as controlled by the Power Control Unit (PCU), enables this system to make the best use of both the electric propulsion motor and the gasoline engine to provide seamlessly smooth and responsive performance while garnering top-class EPA fuel economy ratings in the midsize hybrid sedan class.

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Motors Motoring Motor 2018 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

Two charging ports are standard, including a SAE J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC, and a CHAdeMO DC fast-charging port (480V). Recharging times vary from 24 hours for a fully depleted battery using a standard 120V outlet and under five hours when plugged into a 240V outlet.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The foundation of the CR-Z hybrid powertrain is the 4-cylinder, 16-valve, single overhead cam engine with intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) that receives additional power from the IMA system’s DC brushless electric motor.

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Honda 2011 Hybrid Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Two charging ports are standard, including a SAE J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC, and a CHAdeMo DC fast-charging port (480V). Recharging times vary from 24 hours for a fully depleted battery using a standard 120V outlet and under five hours when plugged into a 240v outlet.

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Kia Available America Motors 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Two charging ports are standard, including a SAE J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC, and a CHAdeMo DC fast-charging port (480v). Recharging times vary from 24 hours for a fully depleted battery using a standard 120-volt outlet and under five hours when plugged into a 240-volt outlet. inch reduction to rear seat leg room (from 39.1

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Chicago Kia Auto Li-ion 246

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Its gasoline engine, a 2.0 The turbocharged gasoline direct injection 2.0 The component includes a DC/DC converter that couples the electric consumers in the 12 V electrical system with the high-voltage network. Q5 hybrid and drivetrain. Click to enlarge. miles) at a maximum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Q5 hybrid motor.

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Audi Electric Vehicles Hybrid Range 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The i3 is able to recharge in only 3 hours with the use of a 220V Level 2, 32-amp J1772 charger. The SAE DC Combo Fast Charging, which charges the BMW i3 up to 80% in 20 minutes, and 100% in 30, can be had as an option. The BMW i3 will be able to travel 80 to 100 miles on a single charge of its 22 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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BMW 2014 Range Sale 277

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

According to Toyota, one of the things they discovered during the demo program was that the battery packs responded better if they were allowed to rest prior to recharging.). The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2. VDC up to 650 volts DC.

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Prius Plug-in 2012 Plug 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2009

CPT says that the RegEnBoost system enables a typical family-sized car to achieve less than 100 g/km CO 2 with a 1-liter gasoline engine, but when required can offer the same lively performance and in-gear acceleration of a 2-liter naturally aspirated powertrain.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

That said, keeping EVs charged requires a different mindset than you might use in fueling up gasoline carseven though seeing electricity as fuel isnt off the mark. A familiar starting point for EV charging If youre an EV newbie, or someone just feeling out EV ownership, you can look forward to a lifetime free of gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

The vehicle’s electromotive power comes from a 135 kW (181 hp) electric motor producing 232 lb-ft (315 N·m) of torque and drawing power from both the gasoline engine and a 17-kilowatt hour (kWh) battery pack with a recharge time of 2.5 hours at 240 volts. kWh battery pack.

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Plug-in Honda New York Plug 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2015

Especially suited for application in larger cars and SUVs, the show car’s 48V Hybrid technology comprises a Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG), inverter and a low voltage DC/DC converter. These include two gasoline engines: 130 hp (97 kW) 1.6-litre liter T-GDI gasoline and 2.0-liter litre GDI or 175 PS (1.6-litre

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The earliest electric car batteries were disposable and were disposed of when they ran out of power, so there was no concept of recharging them. The invention of rechargeable batteries meant that newer models of electric cars could use the same batteries without having to be replaced. Corner of Battery Room.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

The conventional 12 volt network is likewise supplied from the new network using a 48 volt/12 volt DC/DC converter. Recuperation: when decelerating, the kinetic energy is converted into electric power and used to recharge the battery.

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Setec Powerr

AUGUST 31, 2023

This is where Setec DC fast charging stations come in as a game-changer. DC fast charging stations offer a convenient and efficient solution for long-distance travel, making EVs a practical and realistic option for drivers who want to go green without sacrificing convenience.

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Plug In Partners

APRIL 23, 2007

DOE to Provide up to $14 Million to Develop Advanced Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. This research aims to find solutions to improving battery performance so vehicles can deliver up to 40 miles of electric range without recharging. Here is the story. Bodman said. “

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