article thumbnail

Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

Green Car Congress

The hybrid system’s disc­shaped motor with integral power electronics is a permanently excited synchronous motor; it is fitted between the combustion engine and the automatic transmission. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors.

Available 170
article thumbnail

The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

The energy from the EV batteries is available to the electric grid to serve peak needs, with the vehicles recharging during non-peak hours. For example, based on the type of EV power storage infrastructure they select, businesses can sell power back to the grid during times of peak demand or offer public charging during off-hours.