Charged EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5 ” Faster charging is typically more expensive because it requires an electrical system to operate at peak power, for which utilities levy higher demand charges, since it puts more stress on the electric grid. hours, while a 250 kW unit can cut that to 1.5

Volvo 131

Volvo Fleet Electric Electrical 131

Charged EVs

AUGUST 2, 2023

But that’s also where the battery pack sits, so that battery pack has to be mounted in such a way that when that truck backs up and hits the kingpin and grabs the trailer, it doesn’t jar it and cause shorting issues or whatever else over the long-term life of the battery. Most commercial trucks are engineered for 1.2 million miles.

Fleet 52

Fleet Portland Charging Building 52

Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

When engineers specify components that aren’t automotive-rated, they are then forced to spend time in extensive testing to make sure their vehicles don’t catch fire. There’s a new greenhouse gas requirement on large vehicles for 2027 engines, and California’s adopting that next year. Garbage trucks. It’s capable of up to 2.2

Standards 73

Standards Market Volt Vehicles 73

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 13, 2009

At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. Same truth of engineers who have actually talked to real drivers is in evidence with the BMW Mini-E. They even had a real plug connected to their toy car on the exhibit hall.

i-MiEV 170

i-MiEV 2009 Plug-in Volt 170