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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive

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A recent preliminary road test of the Raser Hummer H3E, an H3 converted with a range-extended electric powertrain ( earlier post ), demonstrated more than 50 miles of all-electric range. The electric Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle powered by Raser’s proprietary E-REV (extended range electric vehicle) powertrain. Jim Spellman.

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

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The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. The new GMC Hummer EV I drove last week manages to illustrate both sides of the size-versus-speed conundrum. The GMC Hummer EV. That Hummer can range for 530 km (329 miles), not bad for a 4.5-tonne

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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage.

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FEV, Inc. to Unveil Dodge Caliber-Based Range Extended Electric Concept Vehicle at SAE World Congress

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The energy storage system consists of a 20 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter. At the World Congress, FEV will also showcase a Hummer H3 extended range electric vehicle concept developed in partnership with Raser Technologies. Earlier post.).

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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HUMMER H3 ReEV. 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. HUMMER HUT or Chevy Silverado), and expects to have 2,000 units in utility fleets by the end of next year. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Manganese Could Be the Secret Behind Truly Mass-Market EVs

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—Venkat Srinivisan, Argonne Laboratories “The higher number of minerals that go into a battery is a good thing,” said Venkat Srinivisan, director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS). But it has never approached the energy density or life cycle of nickel-rich batteries, Srinivisan cautions.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. A123Systems will manufacture Nanophosphate Lithium ion prismatic battery cells, modules and battery packs for Chrysler LLC.

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