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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Nano One produces low-cost high-performance energy storage materials for batteries as well as a wide range of advanced nanostructured composite materials. For electric vehicles, this could translate into fewer battery cells, less weight, less cost extended range, longer lifetime or better warranties.

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MAY 2, 2018

Meritor will supply high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. Meritor unveiled its electric axle at the 2017 NACV Show in Atlanta as part of its electrification platform rollout ( earlier post ), and has begun trials with key customers.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

The modular configuration is a part of Proterra’s approach to electrifying mass transit routes across the United States. 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.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking. More than 50,000 gallons of gasoline have been saved so far by the fuel cell Equinoxes, more than 100 of which are part of Project Driveway. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 About 5,000 people have driven the fuel cell Equinox in short test drives.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

A limited number of the Sail SPRINGO EVs will initially be sold starting in Shanghai as part of a trial program to enable Shanghai GM to better understand Chinese consumers’ preferences and user habits for electric vehicles. More balanced power output with regenerative braking helps keep energy consumption at the lowest level.

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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. Burke, 2009. Burke, 2009. The micro-hybrid used a 30 Wh, 6 kW peak power ultracapacitor unit.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2009

Combined with an onboard microturbine generator for extended range, and a switched reluctance traction motor, MESA lowers emissions and reduces operating costs for buses and large utility vehicles by 50% or more compared to standard diesel powertrains, according to the company. The system is built around a FlexRay kernel.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. City of Fairfield. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

The HUMMER H3 was commissioned by Raser ( earlier post ) as part of its lead role in the Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium , formed in 2005. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. HUMMER H3 ReEV. Earlier post.) SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power.

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Green Cars News

JULY 23, 2009

The vehicle will be an extended range electric car equipped with both supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. It will also feature a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. There are a number of potentially stand-out features on the car.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

kW Peak torque 58 Nm Range (ARAI certified) 195 km Range (Ola true range) 170 km Charging time (0-100%) 6 hours (normal charger), 18 minutes (hypercharger) Ola S1 Pro Battery Type and Weight The Ola S1 Pro is equipped with a high-power-density lithium-ion battery pack. kWh Battery weight 74 kg Battery voltage 51.1V

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Build better products. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM The cell is the smallest part of the battery pack that can be handled independently. GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. But use of petroleum will continue. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Mercedes has also, reportedly, scrapped its extended-range EV powertrains under development, at least partly because they were too expensive and seen as a technological patch. That includes four-wheel steering and CrabWalk capabilities, plus GM’s SuperCruise and the same very high-power charging rates as the GMC Hummer EV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Energy storage is provided by the lithium-ion battery, which is located in multiple blocks under the luggage compartment floor, under the rear seat and in the center tunnel. kWh of usable energy at 380 volts and weighs 300 kilograms (661 lb). It stores 26.5 Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. Companies could decide that conversions void some or part of your car orhybrid system warranty—unless they worry that will tarnish its green image.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. is likely to unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as part of its company-wide focus on "electrifying" the car, GM officials said Thursday.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

↓ ↑ report 6 jzj 3:24PM (4/15/2009) Polo, First, there will indeed be need for such fast charging at home because the future of a renewable energy grid will depend upon V2G energy storage, and that will require fast in-out charging. Second, the statement "the rest of your claims" are unanswerably indistinct.

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