Remove Grid Remove MPH Remove Store
article thumbnail

Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

Green Car Congress

The e-gas project consists of two main components: Audi is contributing to the construction of offshore North Sea wind turbines which will generate clean power,that is then fed into the public power grid. If necessary, this energy can flow from the gas network back to the power grid at any time.

Gas 370
article thumbnail

Three Battery-Electric Opel Merivas to Participate in MeRegioMobil Research Project; Vehicle-to-Grid Integration

Green Car Congress

The research project has the goal of integrating electrical vehicles as mobile energy storage units in the future intelligent power grid (smart grid). The demonstration will also explore the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability of the car via the bi-directional charging system when the car is not in use and the driver permits it.

Grid 186
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz introduces battery-electric Vito E-CELL crewbus

Green Car Congress

The speed is electronically limited to 89 km/h (55 mph) in the interests of a range of 130 km (New European Driving Cycle, NEDC). The Vito E-CELL’s batteries are charged from the 380/400 V grid in a maximum of five hours. Charging from the 230 V grid is subsequently possible as necessary. 11 seconds.

Mercedes 231
article thumbnail

More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

Green Car Congress

Through the new and upcoming digital Kia Connect Store accessed via the Kia Access app or through the Kia Owner Portal, a number of exciting Digital Features and Services can unlock the ability to upgrade performance, entertainment, and more remotely. second 0-60 mph time in certain trim levels.

Kia 370
article thumbnail

GE demonstrates dual battery system for electric buses; pairing high-energy density sodium battery with high-power lithium battery optimizes performance and lowers cost

Green Car Congress

Currently, the bus has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and about a 60-80 mile (97-129 km) range under idealized conditions. Lithium-ion batteries can provide a lot of power for acceleration, but are not optimized to store energy for extended driving range. They store large amounts of energy, but are less optimized for power.

Sodium 256
article thumbnail

Elon Musk unveils Hyperloop preliminary design study

Green Car Congress

Linear accelerator concept for capsule acceleration and deceleration between 300 and 760 mph (480 and 1,220 km/h). This air is stored in onboard composite overwrap pressure vessels. The stored air is eventually consumed by the air bearings to maintain distance between the capsule and tube walls. Click to enlarge. Up to 0.44

Design 255
article thumbnail

Lotus Evora 414E series plug-in hybrid in testing; 1,000 Nm of torque

Green Car Congress

The Evora 414E is powered by two EVO Electric motor packs driving the rear wheels through an Xtrac transmission with a 17 kWh battery pack that can be charged by the Lotus range extender engine or directly from the grid. In normal driving, Evora 414E will run purely on electricity stored in the battery pack for up to 30 miles (48 km).

Plug-in 316