Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2020

a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, natural-gas series-hybrid electric powertrain. It will achieve 25 miles of pure electric vehicle range in compliance with cities adopting “Zero Emission Zones.”. Hyliion Inc.,

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APRIL 7, 2023

In an analysis posted on the organization’s website, the ACEEE shows that a small increase in EV efficiency in a future with all light-duty vehicles electrified would save 970,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity—equivalent to the electricity consumption of 21 million US homes. Efficiency versus weight in model year 2023 EVs.

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JUNE 17, 2023

In addition to reinjecting electricity into the power grid, the bidirectional charger supports a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function for powering electrical appliances directly from the car. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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JUNE 20, 2021

According to a new study by researchers from Delft University of Technology, in the context of current recharging time, Dutch EV drivers in general prefer not to participate in “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) contracts, while the opposite is true in the context of fast recharging. fast recharging) on the preferences for V2G contracts.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2021

BEEST (Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation). The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2017

Results of a study by a team at the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, SOEST, University of Hawaii at Manoa, suggest that the additional cycling to discharge vehicle batteries to the power grid in a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) scenario, even at constant power, is detrimental to EV battery cell performance. 2017.05.015.

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EV Connect

APRIL 17, 2023

is on the fast track toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? The capacity is there, but to truly handle this new surge in EV grid demand, it will take planning on the part of utility companies across the U.S. grid produced in 2020. toward a tipping point.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Cars That Think

APRIL 11, 2023

Whenever new technologies are introduced into the power grid, there’s always a chance they could disrupt the system, possibly even leading to blackouts. Finding ways to deal with the impact on the grid caused by incorporating renewable energy has been the focus of Vijay Vittal ’s research for nearly 20 years.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate load shifting by charging at night when demand is low, storing power produced from renewable sources in rechargeable batteries, and supplying such power back to the grid when factory facilities and offices face peak demand. Building and components. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 10, 2011

The report, Bucks for balancing: can plug-in vehicles of the future extract cash—and carbon—from the power grid? , is based on a research collaboration between a team of engineers from Ricardo and National Grid, the operator of the high voltage electricity transmission system within Great Britain (GB).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The bill, HB 1204 / SB 5256 , requires all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric. Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that use energy stored in rechargeable battery packs or in hydrogen that rely solely on electric motors for propulsion.”.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2022

In the US, demand for new energy vehicles is set to increase as the newly passed “Inflation Reduction Act” extends tax breaks for new electric vehicle purchases—although eligibility for the tax break will be determined by the sourcing of critical materials, including lithium. Earlier post.). Source: Statista.

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Driivz

JULY 14, 2021

Grid balancing ensures that the energy supply meets the volume of energy demanded. In the short run, when utilities cannot balance their local grids, they must buy energy on the open market – an expensive OPEX proposition – to meet immediate demand and prevent outages. How can EV charging service providers help achieve grid balancing?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. The researchers collected simulated rides provided by three fleets: gasoline-powered, and electric-powered with either 40 kWh or 60 kWh battery packs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2014

Up to 30 electric vehicles at a time can recharge in Fraunhofer IAO’s parking garage. The aim of charge@work is to design a micro smart grid (MSG) capable of supplying the EV fleet with electricity produced exclusively from renewable sources. Charging an electric vehicle fleet poses high requirements on the energy system.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

The trial was conducted by Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in partnership with ClearFlame and Duke Energy. There’s a clear need in the power generation market for reliable clean power to supplement and complement EV grids, whether during episodic black-outs, daily peak power periods or when a rapid recharge is required.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). Earlier post.) Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the publication of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP). Medium- and heavy-duty EVs are also covered, as is wireless charging.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

The Prime adds a much larger battery that can be plugged into the grid to recharge—giving it an estimated EPA combined electric. It shares that car’s striking new shape, the one that wowed reviewers and shoppers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2021

The 4xe is rated at 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range. Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity. With Level 2 charging, the 17 kWh battery pack in the Jeep Wrangler 4xe can be fully recharged in about two hours. liter engine.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

JERA, the largest power generation company in Japan, responsible for about 30% of Japan’s electricity, and Toyota Motor have built and deployed the first large-capacity “Sweep Energy Storage System”. The project plans to operate grid storage batteries for recharge and discharge operations, connected to the Chubu Electric Power Grid Co.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2014

Hydro-Québec and Sony Corporation will establish a joint venture to research and develop a large-scale energy storage system for power grids. Sony and Hydro-Québec plan to establish the new company in June, 2014.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2013

The technology allows lithium-metal batteries to be recharged without the dendrite failure (short circuit) that has prevented rechargeable lithium-metal batteries from being commercially viable. Primary applications of this technology include electric vehicles and grid storage of electricity, Dr. Suppes suggests.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Electrify America recently unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, building upon the company’s existing BESS installations at more than 150 stations across the US, including more than 100 installations in California.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Endesa, Spain’s largest utility, has developed a prototype V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charger that enables electric vehicles to return stored power to the grid. The company projects that the technology could be a reality in 2020, and would allow electric vehicle users to sell surplus energy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. The selection includes an initial order for 100 systems. Series-ER is essentially Series-E with a larger battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The Washington State House Transportation Committee voted 17-12 to advance legislation calling for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in the state to be electric vehicles (EVs). Clean Cars 2030 (HB 1204) sets the first state-legislated 2030 phaseout target for automotive combustion engines in the country.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE are partnered in a project to explore the potential for electric vehicles to act as a means of energy storage for an office building. Moreover, it is possible to connect solar panels and external storage directly to the recharger, allowing a more efficient electricity supply to buildings.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2023

HADC is a special purpose energy company that will commercialize e1’s proprietary methanol-to-hydrogen generation technology for fuel cell applications within the aerospace sector including: Grid independent charging of electric aircraft. Grid independent charging of airport equipment, service vehicles and airport based rental cars.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. Earlier post.) The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2018

FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. It specializes in both stationary and mobile fast charging technology, allowing electric car charging to be deployed quickly and widely. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2021

The Mobile Power Station (MPS) is the first zero-emission modular platform that functions as both a multi-purpose off-road work vehicle and offers a grid-scale auxiliary power supply. It can also provide up to 500 kWh of on-demand electricity, via a configurable panel that offers multiple 110VAC and 208VAC outlets. The DANNAR 4.00

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2019

Groupe Renault is beginning the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in electric vehicles. Vehicle-to-grid charging is a key pillar of the smart electric ecosystems that Groupe Renault has set up. —Gilles Normand, Groupe Renault’s director of electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK, in partnership with Nissan. This means businesses can support the grid by consuming low carbon energy, and progress towards their net zero and decarbonization targets, whils reducing their costs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2011

have been selected as contractors for a joint US-Japan collaboration supporting a Smart Grid project on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The project is supported by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), in cooperation with the State of Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hitachi, Ltd.,

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