Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

SAE International’s anticipated new revised technical standard for the combo coupler for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) has been approved and published. SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2024

General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. Overall, the report highlighted the company’s focus on ICE vehicles, as much of the EV industry struggles. billion to $11.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2017

EDI is currently offering Class-3 through 6 utility solutions with optional exportable power available on Ford, GM, Peterbilt, and now Freightliner platforms. Another industry-differentiator on EDI’s utility vehicles is the optional exportable power capacity, ranging from 75-160kW.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The Electric Power Research Institute, 8 automakers and 15 utilities are working to develop and to demonstrate an open platform that would integrate plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) with smart grid technologies enabling utilities to support PEV charging regardless of location. Automakers and V2G. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2022

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance presented top vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, GM, Daimler and Toyota, with a roadmap for developing the types of electric vehicles that companies plan to acquire in the US over the next five years. million on-road vehicles in the United States. LDV ZEV Preferences by Vehicle Type.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 12, 2023

It’s a common knock on GM that the company has a tendency to kill its darlings just as they get them right; look no further into history than the Pontiac Fiero and Cadillac Allanté as two good examples*. Naturally, the podcast host asked why The General was pulling the plug on it. Image: GM] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

General Motors is working with communities such as San Francisco to develop a plan of action to establish the supporting technical and policy infrastructure required for broad commercialization of plug-in electric vehicles such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show. Required Stakeholder.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

EY’s findings support what we’re seeing in the industry. Automakers are returning to hybrids and plug-in hybrids to satisfy buyers’ desire for more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles. Images: Kia, Ford, GM/Chevrolet] Become a TTAC insider. The study did find some bright spots in the EV market. The consumer needs to be educated.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

GM is embracing the use of communications standards that operate with optional data transports to enable smart charging and integration with the emerging smart grid. Source: GM. Plug-in electric vehicles (i.e., EVSE=Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. PLC=Power Line Communications. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2018

Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. Teams also spent several days presenting to judges and proving how they have developed into the next generation of engineers and business leaders who are prepared to enter the auto industry and related careers. Horiba; DENSO; Champlain Cable Corp.;

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

With today’s announcement, we are transforming the LA region into the capital of the electric car and we will prime our region to be plug-in ready by the fall of 2010. Off-peak electrical charging rate of 8.5 cents per kWh (6pm to 2am).

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As GM looks to deliver on its promise of EVs for everyone, the automaker is recruiting talent from the best. GM announced Thursday that it has hired Kurt Kelty, former Tesla executive and recognized battery expert, as it aims to launch low-cost EVs. GM said the hire will help it accelerate toward its vision of an all-electric future.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2017

Once again, it's the first day of the month following a weekday sales close, when the auto industry turns its eyes to the sales charts emerging from all automakers (except Tesla). For plug-in electric cars, the question this month remains the same as last month: how many Chevrolet Bolt EVs did GM deliver?

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2024

Tesla has added an additional company to the list of electric vehicle (EV) brands that will soon gain access to its Superchargers, after every major automaker in the industry last year gradually adopted the company’s North American Charging Standard (NACS).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. Honda held a press briefing in Tokyo on its hydrogen business initiatives.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2017

The products are expected to build on GM’s 2016 sales record of 3.87 This year, GM will bring to the market more new energy vehicles. The company introduced the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid and Cadillac CT6 Plug-In in 2016. GM will also continue to enhance its local manufacturing capability.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment. Is NACS going to die?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2016

Between now and 2020, GM and its joint ventures plan to roll out more than 60 new and refreshed models in China, including 13 this year, with a strong focus on SUVs, MPVs and luxury vehicles. During the period, GM and its joint ventures will roll out more than 10 new energy vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 18, 2022

Starting this year, thousands of battery-powered electric drive Volkswagen vehicles capable of both loading and offloading current—bidirectional charging, as industry calls it—have been rolling off production lines in eastern Germany. A side benefit could be plugging in appliances to the car while camping rough.

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Blink Charging

JUNE 30, 2023

There have been some innovative changes in the EV industry. This newly renamed plug has been making headlines, but what should we know about the connector that is rapidly getting OEM approval? This newly renamed plug has been making headlines, but what should we know about the connector that is rapidly getting OEM approval?

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Baua Electric

JULY 10, 2023

China’s auto marketplace, the arena’s biggest, is on target for total expansion of about 3 %, with the proportion of EVs and plug-ins emerging speedy. The ones adjustments have created intensifying pageant over value and lines that experience each pushed EV gross sales and threatened industry-wide profitability, analysts say.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2018

The vehicle combines the benefits of a CNG Fuel system and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) technology and is geared to help agriculture fleets switch from petroleum-based liquid fuels to domestically available, cleaner burning natural gas and electricity. The EDI PowerDrive has been durability tested over 3.8

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. I wish I knew what’s holding Gore back from full-throated support for plug-in cars. Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C.,

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Blink Charging

JUNE 30, 2023

There have been some innovative changes in the EV industry. This newly renamed plug has been making headlines, but what should we know about the connector that is rapidly getting OEM approval? This newly renamed plug has been making headlines, but what should we know about the connector that is rapidly getting OEM approval?

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Plug-in cars are inevitable. GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The other carmakers domestic and foreign have less firm but well press-released plans for plug-ins. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. Will we get our money’s worth?

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 23, 2007

"GM tries to unplug Volt hype" is not the headline I've been hoping to see out of Motor City this spring. Just weeks after announcing production, perhaps, in 2010, the industry's hometown paper lets us know this is no done deal. GM continues to spread the gospel of the Volt. Is GM just looking for its halo or a future?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2017

In separate presentations at the 2017 SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit, R&D executives from GM and Ford each stressed the importance of improved, advanced fuels—among other technology developments—for their future engine efficiency gains and for long-term CO 2 emissions goals. An enabler is more reactive fuels.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Students were encouraged to explore a variety of solutions including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and extended range electric vehicles. While each of the 17 EcoCAR designs is unique, there are common attributes including: All of the vehicles have plug-in capability. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 21, 2023

GM announced that its new EVs would move to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), and American Honda Motor Company’s CEO recently confirmed that the Japanese automaker would follow suit. Honda joins several other automakers in the transition to NACS, including Ford, Rivian, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Polestar.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

There is a large drop-off after the three category leaders, with GM and the European-based manufacturers completing the category, Baum said. —Alan Baum, a Michigan-based automotive industry analyst. The light-duty diesel segment is led by three models: the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, and Ford F-150.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2014

For EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future, GM donated Chevrolet Malibus; for EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, GM donated Saturn Vues; and for Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility, the company donated Chevrolet Equinoxes.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 26, 2024

Most other EVs come with a CCS plug, but Tesla’s plug is now called NACS, after it opened its charge standard in 2022. So far, Ford and Rivian have Supercharger access, with GM, Polestar and Volvo coming this spring , and others coming later. We saw the Rivian adapter design leaked in February.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 27, 2009

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key. Like Paul MacCready’s original design for the Impact that established the world’s lowest drag coefficient of.195,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Leading companies in the Australian automotive manufacturing industry are collaborating on the design and engineering of electric vehicles with the launch of EV Engineering Ltd. plug-in and battery switching infrastructure. represents the first industry collaboration on large, powerful, zero-emissions vehicles.

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