Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Institute of Vehicle Concepts in Stuttgart have developed a demonstrator multi-fuel free-piston linear generator (FPLG, or Freikolbenlineargenerator, FKLG in German) as a range extender for electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2021

seconds and delivers an extended range of 700 km (435 miles). The rear seat space can transform into a dedicated mobile office, with personal mobile devices seamlessly connected to the passenger car, enabling a series of smart applications such as face recognition door opening, smart windows and vehicle and environment interfaces.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2020

has introduced 4Sight, a new sensor family built on its (Intelligent Detection and Ranging (iDAR) platform. Countering previous assumptions that high-performing long-range 1550nm LiDAR could not achieve both solid state reliability and lower cost, 4Sight delivers performance, reliability and price. Advanced Vision Capabilities.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

Meritor supplies high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. These included 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2019

With a range of up to 300 miles (483 km), the bus can be refueled in 6-20 minutes depending on the model and operating conditions, and requires no overnight plug-in electrical re-charging. The only tailpipe output is clean water vapor.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project is scheduled to run until mid-2022 and will involve the design and manufacture of two heavy duty, extended range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks that will move freight year-round between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. —Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2018

The projects are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Three-hundred-sixty degrees of data is collected from the battery pack, individual driver behavior, and the external environment and ingested by Electra’s , EVE-Ai™ 360 Adaptive Controls.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2018

On World Environment Day, General Motors mapped out its electrification path in China. The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, Buick VELITE 5 extended-range electric vehicle and Baojun E100 electric vehicle are among the models that have already been launched in the domestic market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. The effect is full-visibility of the virtual environment, creating a near-identical driving experience complete with tactile sensations reflecting curb and roadside jostling.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. If a longer trip is required, the gasoline-fueled engine can extend the total driving range to more than 500 kilometers (311 miles) on a full tank.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2015

Center for Transportation and the Environment; Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Delivery Van Project. Center for Transportation and the Environment; AC Transit Fuel Cell Bus Power Plant Retrofit. Center for Transportation and the Environment; Battery-Electric Mucker Demonstration Project.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. The company’s structures will be lean and adapted to global market requirements and the international competitive environment.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2014

Three Volvo plug-in-hybrid buses are already in operation in Gothenburg (project Hyper Bus—Hybrid and Plug-in Extended Range Bus), which charge their batteries at the end stations of line 60. We are working on both a broad and a deep basis to develop the technology of tomorrow. —Niklas Gustavsson.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2017

Ford plans to introduce a Transit Custom PHEV van on the market in 2019; the Transit Custom PHEV vans in the London trial are an advanced prototype design that allows them to be charged with mains electricity for zero-emission journeys, while featuring an efficient on-board combustion engine for extended range when longer trips are required.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

Altair gave a great description of the vehicle’s capabilities, highlighting its impressive statistics considering it is Ford’s first crack at an electric pickup: “The 2022 Ford F-150 Lighting with an extended range battery delivers up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. ” Credit: Ford. .

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

From Chevrolet will come 15 new models and upgrades, which will range from affordable small cars to midsize sedans. Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Its two mainstream brands, Buick and Chevrolet, will account for nearly half.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The ongoing project is expected to create enough plastic under-hood parts to supply the first year production of the extended-range electric vehicle. —Mike Robinson, GM vice president of Environment, Energy and Safety policy. We reuse and recycle material by-products at our 76 landfill-free facilities every day.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2012

sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations ( earlier post ) for the HyperBus (Hybrid and Plug-in Extended Range) demonstration project in Gothenburg City. sbaar extends the all-electric range of the hybrid bus to a predicted 75% or more of the route. sbaar ultra-fast charging station. Use of the B?sbaar

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2009

General Motors Company is investing more than $230 million in four GM plants in the greater Flint, Michigan area to support the production of the fuel-efficient 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt extended range electric vehicle. The four manufacturing plants have also made significant progress in reducing their impact on the environment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2014

bigelovii is a leafless, C3, succulent annual salt marsh plant that produces an oilseed on seawater irrigation in coastal desert environments; the oil from the seeds is suitable for biofuel production. Yields on seawater are similar to conventional oilseeds under ideal conditions. SBRC research also found that the entire shrublike plant (i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ low-emission capabilities. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Main power comes from a 200 kW (peak) Lithium-ion battery pack that offers an emission-free range of 80.5 Total range is 482 km (300 mi).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Regenerative braking extends the driving range. Behr-Getz was chosen to participate in Project Driveway because she would likely purchase a fuel cell vehicle out of concern for the environment and to reduce the nation’s use of petroleum. The Fuel Cell Equinox carries about 4.2

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Accessory loads contribute to the overall range capability, as more than 50% of “system on” time is spent at a speed of 0 mph where lighting and HVAC loads are still required. The first two will be fast-charge buses, followed by 13 of the Catalyst XR extended range model BEBs. The average runtime per day is 13.2

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

The only incentive that TDI vehicles receive—and it isn’t doled out by the US government—is almost consistently best-in-class fuel economy, reduced CO 2 emissions and clean diesel drivers knowing that they are doing their part to reduce the impact on the environment. marketshare in 2012 to 1.25 million units and 7.4%

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Project partners are Oahu Transit Services, Gillig, Hawaiian Electric Company and the Center for Transportation and the Environment. The City of Seneca and Oconee County will purchase 35' Proterra Catalyst zero-emission extended-range battery electric buses to the nation's first all-electric transit bus system. 500,000.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

High gas prices or not, neither the industry nor the environment nor consumers can wait for "next time.". Tags: Ford electric ford focus plug-in hybrid bmw mini e extended range electric car battery electric car plug-in car. We decided we need to be ready the next time this comes around."

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Instead of using the sustainably generated electricity for extending the vehicle’s range, it can also be used for the pre-entry climate control or to operate energy-intensive systems such as the air-conditioning and load compartment cooling systems, or for charging battery-powered tools, smartphones and laptops.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Introduced early in 2021, the Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus incorporates three distinct technological advancements, including high-energy batteries that extend range up to 13%; advanced protective battery packaging for easy installation and simpler serviceability; and a new lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90% energy recovery.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 31, 2022

They absorb the excess heat created by the electric vehicle’s battery and powertrain, enhancing the vehicle’s efficiency, range, and driving enjoyment. Electronics, such as batteries, motors, and computer chips, have the disadvantage of performing optimally within a relatively restricted temperature range.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

One learning from the process to date is that the pack internal environment conditions are somewhat different than initially expected. The Volt and its Li-ion battery pack have proceeded in parallel through GM’s development and manufacturing process. The in-use evaluations, however, have shown that the cells are performing as expected.

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MAY 4, 2015

a developer of range-extended electric vehicle powertrains for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ( earlier post ), has unveiled the Fulcrum, a new proprietary turbine generator for use in its Route family of electric powertrains (Route for Class 3-6, Route HD for Class 7-8). Wrightspeed Inc., Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

has a range of around 160 kilometers (99 miles) and can accommodate two people with luggage. To achieve the relatively long range from the relatively small battery pack, the partners used weight reduction, low aerodynamic resistance, an efficient drivetrain, low rolling resistance tires and energy-saving air-conditioning. —Prof.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

plug-in hybrids, extended range electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles) are smart loads, and so fall into the third element. No communications connectivity between PEV and utility in Non-AMI utility environments. A network of smart loads with communications to report their current state and act on smart grid commands.

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