Energy Storage Extended Range Miles Recharge 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
has launched a new extended-range product line. With the new TerraVolt XR extended-range battery, Proterra buses can now be configured to travel up to 180 miles (290 km) between charges. This system enables customers to select the right amount and type of energy storage to meet specific route requirements.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 17, 2013
The Robust Affordable Next Generation EV-Storage (RANGE) program’s goal is to enable a 3X increase in electric vehicle range (from ~80 to ~240 miles per charge) with a simultaneous price reduction of > 1/3 (to ~ $30,000). ARPA-E defines robust design as electrochemical energy storage chemistries and/or architectures (i.e.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2020
The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. eGen Flex Max will offer fully electric propulsion for up to 10 miles, dependent upon duty cycle and accessory load requirements. The drive unit includes a disconnect clutch that enables engine-off capability.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The Proterra TerraFlex Energy Systems provides customers with the ability to choose between 53 kWh to 321 kWh of energy storage, and the option to charge on-route or in-depot. This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes at a 500kW charge rate.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 9, 2015
The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes with a 500kW charge rate.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 17, 2009
Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. In this mode, the engine both recharges the ultracapacitors and provides power to drive the vehicle.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 26, 2015
They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extended range electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., wind and solar). Source: Gröger et al. Click to enlarge. kgH 2 /min. kgH 2 /min.
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