Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

Two new assembly lines will enable the advanced lithium-ion batteries that help power all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, all-new Kuga Hybrid, and new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid to be produced alongside the vehicles for greater manufacturing efficiency and sustainability. Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6

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Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. “Range anxiety” has been a headline concern for electric vehicles.

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Volt Range Charging Hummer 109

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2019

The Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid will feature a mild-hybrid architecture with a belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) replacing the standard alternator, enabling recovery and storage of energy usually lost during braking and coasting to charge a 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack.

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Ford Europe Hybrid Lithium Ion 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. The small electric motor and lithium ion battery provide more power and give the car a little “boost”, under heavy accelerating.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal safety defect investigation (NHTSA Action Number PE11037 ) to assess the risk of a battery-related fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash. Chevy Volt owners whose vehicles have not been in a serious crash do not have reason for concern.

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Volt Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2017

For the four-cylinder engines they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. The six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines, as well as the W12 cylinder units, will receive a new 48-volt system generally serving as the main vehicle electric system. Audi offers the MHEV drives in two variants. liters per 100 kilometers (0.2

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Hybrid Volt Audi Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. The DB team attributed the reduction to less concern about gasoline prices, and therefore fuel efficiency, as well as fewer government subsidies for hybrids. gallon gasoline. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 250

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

The Volt MPV5. GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Cadillac Chevrolet Plug-in 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

A newly designed battery system features an overall storage capacity of 19 kWh and uses 192 lithium ion cells. The Spark EV battery is built on a dedicated production line at Brownstown, which also manufactures complete battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera and Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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2015 Chevrolet Batteries Battery 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link]. A third package for the Volt—an E85 package—is also under development.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 28, 2009

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. General Motors will invest $336m in a Detroit-area assembly plant, bringing to $700m total investment in eight Michigan facilities to begin mass production of the rechargeable Chevrolet Volt electric car in late 2010.

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Volt Detroit GM Recharge 124

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the modular hybrid system requires little installation space and weighs around 100 kg. Earlier post.).

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

The new 'Coasting - Engine off' micro hybrid system represents a low-cost level of electric-powered motoring on a 12-volt basis. This new Volkswagen system adds a compact lithium-ion battery to the 12-volt vehicle electrics, with the battery supplying the electric consumer units with power when coasting. liters/100 km.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

OnStar’s Mobile Application will use a real-time data connection to interact with the Volt and perform tasks from setting the charge time to unlocking the doors. OnStar’s Mobile Application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt from Droid by Motorola; Apple iPhone; and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Click to enlarge.

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Volt Chevrolet Connect Connected 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2019

g/mi), with a diesel V6 TDI under the hood for the first time, a 48-volt main electrical system and an electric powered compressor (EPC). For the market launch three engine variants will feature a mild-hybrid system (MHEV) based on 12 volts, which reduces fuel consumption while improving comfort. l/100 km (37.3 - 37.9 Earlier post.)

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Audi Diesel Hybrid Volt 236

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion (li-ion) battery system (with cells from LG Chem/Compact Power) with an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system to precondition and regulate the temperature. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs are produced in Ulsan, Korea and will arrive in the spring. The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. Gasoline powertrains. 2022 Kona Electric.

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SUV Hyundai Gasoline-Electric Electric 243

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2016

Following the company’s recent introduction of the new OM 654 diesel family ( earlier post ), Daimler will introduce a new family of gasoline engines in 2017, which will again set efficiency standards and will be the first ever to be equipped with a particulate filter ( earlier post ). 48-Volt Battery. We will invest 14.5

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 BMW i3.

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2015 EPA Miles Range 239

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2019

Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. Shortly after the market introduction in September, a gasoline unit, followed also by a plug-in hybrid model, will join the lineup. liters per 100 kilometers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2011

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gasoline-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference. liter inline-four gasoline engine, working in tandem with a belt-driven, liquid-cooled 15-kW motor/generator unit tied to a 115-volt, 0.5

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New York Suzuki Concept Lithium Ion 207

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2018

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine that charges the on-board compact liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack as required to offer a total range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles). The front bumper offers a connection facility to fully charge the battery within three hours via a 240-volt power supply with 16 or 32 amperes.

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Plug-in Ford Plug Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

The new “EcoDynamics+” powertrain supplements acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extends combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery and a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator (MHSG).

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Kia 2018 Diesel Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2017

The 48 volt system establishes a third on-board power network. It fills the gap between the 12 volt network already established for decades and the high-voltage network required by electric vehicles. It is however not being replaced, but rather supplemented by the 48 volt network.

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Mercedes Volt Gasoline-Electric Engine 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

(CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. The lithium-ion cells for the packs will initially be sourced from Korea through LG Chem.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The NEXO can be refueled in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. The battery system is liquid cooled and operates at 356 volts. NEXO hydrogen storage uses three separate hydrogen tanks in the rear of the vehicle. kVA per liter.

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2019

Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Using a 240-volt Level 2 charge, charge time drops to roughly 3.5 Final EPA-estimated ratings will be available later in this year.).

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Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

Audi has launched the new Audi A6 Avant station wagon equipped with a standard 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) for the four- and six-cylinder TDI (diesel) and TFSI (gasoline) engines. For the four-cylinder engines, they are based on the familiar 12-volt electrical system. Earlier post.). Audi offers two variants of MHEV drive systems.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

liter EcoBoost gasoline engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. EV Later – system aims to maintain current level of battery charge.

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PHEV Commercial Ford Production 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The 48 V on-board electric subsystem uses a lithium-ion battery as its energy store. When braking, the electric machines act as a generator and recharge the lithium-ion battery. An additional belt-driven starter generator is connected to the engine which also operates at 48 V.

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Audi Hybrid Lithium Ion North America 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. Further production ramp-ups are soon to be set in motion on the basis of a modular system for 48-volt drives.

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Diesel Hybrid Volt Production 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

kW, 32A on-board charger and a 240-volt circuit. The Fit EV is a part of Honda’s portfolio approach, which includes the development of battery-electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and gasoline-electric powered vehicles, to improve fuel-efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2013 Honda 339

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, teamed with a 124 kW electric motor. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery pack, and total system output is 196 hp (146 kW). Electric driving is supported by a 6.7 Earlier post.).

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Honda Japan 2015 Hybrid 268

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2019

The Cayenne E-Hybrid, which now features a gasoline particulate filter, is available to order again. The lithium-ion battery is installed underneath the loadspace floor and has a capacity of 14.1 kW onboard AC charger when using a 400-volt connection with a 16-amp fuse. l/100 km, electricity consumption 18.7–17.7

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

liter V6 gasoline engine featured in the LC 500h’s full hybrid powertrain, including a reduction in the diameter of the cylinder intake port to increase flow speed and efficiency. Lithium-ion hybrid battery. The LC 500h is the first production Lexus to use a compact, lightweight, lithium-ion hybrid battery.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

The yet-to-be-named Buick crossover will launch in late 2010, offering a family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gasoline engines, followed in 2011 by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model. GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said.

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