Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Equipped with a Li-ion battery pack from Deutsche Accumotive (a joint venture of Daimler and Evonik), the E-CELL PLUS has a battery-only range of up to 100 km (62 miles).

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Extended Range Concept Mercedes Electric Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. the Prius) will represent the top Li-ion business opportunity from a dollar value perspective, followed by moderate hybrids and light electric vehicles (bikes and scooters), particularly in Asia.

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Li-ion 2011 Market Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc., Boston-Power is bringing to the transportation industry a game-changing lithium-ion battery that delivers unmatched levels of high energy density, safety, low cost, fast charge and environmental sustainability. Click to enlarge. announced that former GM executive Robert C. Purcell, Jr.

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Boston Li-ion GM PHEV 210

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. China-based BYD Co., It takes 40 minutes to fully charge the e6 using a 100 kW quick charger. gasoline engine.

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E6 BYD Li-ion Extended Range 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The Volt and its Li-ion battery pack have proceeded in parallel through GM’s development and manufacturing process. On the pack and cell side, GM has made minor adjustments in the chemistry (LG Chem’s Li-ion manganese spinel) in collaboration with LG Chem for improved life. GM Battery Technology Evaluation.

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2010 Volt Li-ion Production 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

By the end of 2008, EnerFuel had successfully integrated a prototype high-temperature PEM fuel cell range extender into an EV, Betts said. The system incorporates a compact, lightweight, 3 kW fuel cell power system supporting the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery system.

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Range Electric Vehicles Fuel Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2010

During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extended range electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.

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Extended Range Volt Motor Motors 344

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

GM Global Technology Operations LLC and the Regents of the University of Michigan recently were awarded a US patent (Nº 8,261,860) for a plug-in series hybrid or range-extended electric vehicle powertrain using multiple free piston linear alternator (FPLA) engines. Patent Drawing of an FPLA. Click to enlarge.

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Extended Range Plug-in Engine GM 400

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

These included buses powered by fuel cells or hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines, as well as a variety of fueling and related technologies. Diesel buses typically operate for 18 to 20 hours per day, over a range of about 186-217 miles (300-350 km), using one tank of fuel. Fuel Cell Durability. The role of HICE buses.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Hydrogen 2002 Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

GM will focus its vehicle electrification efforts on three main technologies: light electrification, currently manifested in the eAssist systems; extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) such as the Chevrolet Volt; and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), such as the soon-to-be-introduced Spark EV. Source: Larry Nitz, GM. Earlier post.)

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Extended Range GM Light Plug 286

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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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

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BYD E6 PHEV Extended Range 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

A 24 kWh liquid-cooled/heated Li-ion battery powers an 83 kW permanent-magnet, three-phase synchronous drive motor with 147 lb-ft (200 N·m) of torque. With its e-Drive, the 500e offers more than 80 miles of estimated range, with city driving range typically greater than 100 miles. 2013 Fiat 500e. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

While other national and international organizations have been supportive at government hearings, they havent yet begun to advocate for PHEVs. 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. What about battery safety?

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