Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. Also part of the line-up at the BMW stand will be the new BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the BMW M550i xDrive, and the BMW 6 Series model range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The agreement with FCA US marks the first time LG Chem will engineer and manufacture a complete battery pack in Michigan for a volume production North American PHEV. The battery pack—packaged under the second row floor in a new battery case—may be fully recharged in as little as two hours using a 240-volt plug-in system.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

billion in five of its existing Michigan plants, and will work with the city of Detroit and state of Michigan on building a new assembly plant within city limits. The city of Detroit has 60 days to meet the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding, which requires the acquisition of property critical to the execution of the Mack project.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

As promised ( earlier post ), Audi introduced the new Q7 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The revamped 7-seater SUV offers diverse drivetrain technologies (gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid), intelligent muti-material lightweight construction, and a full range of connectivity and electronics features.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. This is the first time that a plug-in hybrid powertrain has made the list. kWh lithium polymer battery pack provides an all-electric range (AER) of 27 miles (43 km). liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. More than 45 billion yuan (US$6.5 More than 45 billion yuan (US$6.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2015

Menahem Anderman, released this week, projects that the combined annual global electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) market will grow fourfold from 350,000 to 1.4 The report reveals sharper growth for PHEVs than for EVs, with government regulations heavily impacting regional market direction.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

Detroit Free Press. General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

The RAM plug-in hybrid truck. Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. microcycles) (75 MWh total energy throughput, for a nominal PHEV-20). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

LG Chem announced that it won a contract to supply the 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack and controls for the new Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan introduced earlier this year at the Detroit auto show. Chrysler estimates that the Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an all-electric range of 30 miles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. Ford’s PHEV vehicle-to-grid communications. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

A plug-in hybrid variant—to be Hyundai Motor’s first PHEV—will join the lineup next year. The all-new Sonata Hybrid will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month; detailed information of the Plug-in Hybrid version will be also released at the show.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

At the 2010 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Delphi Corp. announced that it and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider ClipperCreek, Inc. have agreed to work together to develop, manufacture and sell SAE J1772-compliant, UL-listed charging systems for all-electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Audi will present the new second-generation Audi Q7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The Audi Q7 e-tron quattro all-wheel drive diesel plug-in hybrid will consume just 1.7 mi) in all-electric mode. The electric motor, which is integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic, has an output of 94 kW.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

W e've had the people in our shop go over the new energy bill with an eye for Plug Ins and electric transportation in general. DOE to provide grants for electric transportation projects such as truck stop electrification, airport ground support equipment, electric rail, etc. $95 90 million per year authorized (2008-2012).

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JULY 2, 2015

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the SAE International will be co-sponsoring the US National Electric Vehicles Safety Standards Summit on 19-20 October at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, Mich. Key stakeholder groups will develop an action plan for the safe implementation of electrical vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Johnson Controls unveiled its next-generation Li-ion battery cell and pack, applied in the new ie:3 (“inspired efficiency”) battery-electric demonstrator vehicle (BEV) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Cutaway of the new pack in the ie:3 demonstrator. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. The GTE designation indicates a plug-in hybrid drive system ( earlier post ). Evolution and revolution come together in the Sport Coupé Concept GTE.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 11, 2008

T oyota President Katsuaki Watanabe made his company's intentions clear yesterday about PHEVs. Here's the story from the LA Times: Toyota promises plug-in hybrid vehicle in U.S., Here's the story from the LA Times: Toyota promises plug-in hybrid vehicle in U.S., The list of attendees includes Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.);

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Adapted from Tate et al. Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 20, 2007

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. Daimler/Chrysler has dusted off its long ago announced Sprinter PHEV. Nancy Goia of Ford got some ink for comments at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2007

The Detroit News is reporting on the efforts in the Senate to craft a viable energy bill. As presently consitituted, the Senate bill drops the requirement of electricity generators to achieve 15% renewable sources, but includes higher CAFE standards and major provisions for plug-ins, including conversions. Over 200,000 PHEVs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

BYD Auto reportedly has sold less than 100 of its F3DM (dual-mode) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( earlier post ) through August. Earlier this year, the Chinese automaker unveiled the e6, the world’s first 5-seater EV that can run 400 kilometers on a full charge, at the Detroit Motor Show.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 11, 2008

E ven as the President of Honda says he doesn't think that Plug-ins make sense, a new car company in China announces their plans to build one and Hyundai says it is considering developing a plug-in hybrid car. This year's Detroit auto show, which opens on Jan. 13, will be little different. Although the car won't reach the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2010

The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. Preliminary road testing of the HUMMER EREV showed 50 miles all-electric range.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

The purpose of the paper (which Richard Wallace, CAR’s Director Transportation Systems Analysis Group announced during a session exploring the same topic at the Business of Plugging In 2010 conference in Detroit) is threefold. Tags: Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid.

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