Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

EcoMotors International, developer of the opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder opoc engine ( earlier post ), has completed its Series C round with a new investment totaling US$32.5 million, led by Braemar Energy Ventures. Existing investors Bill Gates and Khosla Ventures also participated in the round. Braemar Managing Director William D.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2015

These include technologies to help autonomous vehicles detect other vehicles at obstructed intersections, technologies to alleviate range anxiety in electrified vehicles and to extend range in real-world driving. Another new invention is designed for cyclists—allowing riders to report road obstacles to help other riders.

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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

JULY 7, 2014

Sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will grow more slowly than overall market at a CAGR of 1.9%, resulting in a decline in the share of MHDVs in use with conventional engines from 94.9% ICE vehicles: Vehicles powered by either gasoline or diesel with no secondary drivetrain, such as an electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Ltd will stage the European premiere of two electric vehicles at the upcoming 2011 Geneva International Motor Show in March: the updated pure-electric vehicle 2012 e6-Eco and the independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV S6DM. gasoline engine. China-based BYD Co., It takes 40 minutes to fully charge the e6 using a 100 kW quick charger.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2015

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. kWh lithium-ion battery, rated at a combined 106 MPGe, or gasoline equivalent. Earlier post.). The next-generation Volt’s new 1.5L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2009

FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. Wankel-based APU for range-extended electric vehicle. The 295cc Wankel genset, fueled by gasoline or LPG, delivers 18 kW of electric power output. Vehicle build.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2013

Metro will also initiate a new solicitation to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards. A Lancaster, California plant, which opened in May, is the international firm’s first manufacturing facility in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Their paper was presented at the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division 2012 Fall Technical Conference by Marcello Canova, assistant professor at OSU; lead author was Philipp Skarke, from the University of Stuttgart Institute for Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering. —Skarke et al. —Skarke et al.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 21, 2023

The program refers to passenger vehicles as gasoline, diesel, gas, hybrid or battery-powered small and micro vehicles registered in Beijing for more than one year, and NEVs as purely electric small and micro passenger vehicles, including extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Methanol-powered vehicles are one pillar of Geely Auto’s diversified new-energy strategy, which also encompasses ethanol, CNG, gasoline-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-electric, and extended-range solutions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The BMW Group already offers a range of models with electrified drive systems, including the battery-electric BMW i3 and the line-up of five plug-in hybrids models. Equally, though, conventional diesel and gasoline engines will play a major role for a long time to come, Fröhlich said.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

the i-MiEV) and extended range electric vehicles; and full electric vehicles—Anderman sees the greatest market opportunity (in terms of the value of batteries sold) in the mini EV and extended range electric vehicle market, with $134 million in battery sales and 8,000 units. By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. V-6 Direct Injection gasoline engine paired with a plug-in two-mode hybrid system. GM did not announce any plans to produce the two-mode plug-in Cadillac sedan. Earlier post.).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 11, 2010

Detroit — It’s official: the Cadillac Converj will be the second extended-range electric vehicle that General Motors Co. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz made the announcement Sunday at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ford spokespersons at the drive program assured us that it will be producing a full range of models from Pro to Platinum rather than just concentrating on the high-end, more profitable models. Extended-Range. Performance numbers are about the same, with 0-60 in 4.5-5 5 seconds thanks to that humongous torque. inches long, 50.6

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. Many of the most recent energy-savings initiatives have been within GM International Operations (GMIO) in China, India, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Thailand.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The researchers suggest that there are engine architectures that can provide higher thermodynamic efficiencies than available from modern internal combustion engines; however, new fuels are required to maximize efficiency and operability across a wide speed/load range. Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

This prototype extended range EV is being used by the company for technology valuation and testing. EnerFuel is concentrating its development on range-extending power systems with 3-15 kW. The total fuel cell system weighs 176 pounds (80 kg), including the hydrogen tank, power electronics and fuel cell stack.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Newer EVs have larger battery capacities, allowing for longer ranges and protecting against performance losses. Plug-in hybrids can mitigate cold weather concerns as they are also gas-powered for extended range. This may be an important feature for drivers in rural areas who routinely drive long distances.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The control module commands operations of the reciprocating free-piston internal combustion engines to generate electric power responsive to the electrical power demands. Fuels can include gasoline blends, and alcohol blended hydrocarbon fuel grades. Patent Drawing of an FPLA. Click to enlarge. E80, E85), and neat ethanol (E99).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

At the North American International Autoshow in January, Mercedes-Benz presented the Concept BlueZERO for electric vehicles. Mercedes has now provided some additional details on the extended range electric vehicle, BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS. range extender is installed in the area of the rear axle. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid earned an acceptable rating in this test, while the battery-electric Nissan LEAF earned a poor rating. The gasoline-powered Mazda 5 small four-door wagon is rated poor. Two battery- electric models and a hybrid also are in the mix, with varied results.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Starting well-equipped from $68,575, which is in line with prices for loaded, gasoline-powered light-duty pickups, the Rivian is a relative powerhouse of design, innovation and all-around capability. An optional 180-kilowatt-hour battery (for $10,000) extends range past 400 miles. foot cargo bed.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Within its compact 4.464m length, the two-seater EMERG-E contains a pair of electric motors, a lithium-ion battery pack, four inverters, a three-cylinder range-extending internal combustion engine and a gasoline tank. liter 35kW engine has been purpose-designed for its range-extending role. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The Renault gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid system supports 60 km of electric range plus extended range due to the gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Renault said that the system, which can be carried over to entry-level vehicles, will be incorporated in the range by 2020. Hybrid system.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

We’ve taken a vehicle known for being both a gas guzzler and an environmental polluter and turned into a clean, green machine that outperforms its gasoline powered equivalent,” said West. The Hummer H3E is a plug-in electric vehicle with an onboard range extender.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Ltd (BYD) will reveal plans for the launch of US-ready electric drive vehicles and clean energy products at the upcoming 2011 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Traveling more than 60 km (38 miles) in all-electric mode and more than 310 miles extended range when engaging the 2.0L liter gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2015

The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. Typical mode selection during extended range operation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Though the PHEV combines the two types of energy and power, it is not merely a temporary “transition” between gasoline and diesel cars to pure electric cars.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 4:40 Battery power for Chrysler The Circuit will be a purely plug-in car - there will be no gas tank or gasoline engine at all - with an expected range of 150 to 200 miles on a full charge. A few electric cars added to the mix will really boost that average, making things easier on the gasoline-powered side of the ledger.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Lux Research argues that while it will be possible to make a competent self-driving car using older internal combustion engine (ICE) technology as the power source that drives the wheels, there are six reasons why it is most likely that self-driving cars will be overwhelmingly electric—i.e, More efficient self-driving extends range.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) : Read Series Hybrid. A combination of Gasoline and electricity combination is widely used in hybrid electric vehicles. Electric motor supports the internal combustion engine in the vehicle. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSC) : Read Charging Station.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2015

Chevrolet unveiled the second-generation Volt extended range EV at the North American International Auto Show. Volt owners complete more than 80 percent of their trips without using a drop of gasoline and they tell us they love the electric driving experience. Click to enlarge.

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